OTC Drug Better for Constipation
An over-the-counter drug for constipation offers superior symptom relief compared with a commonly used prescription agent, results of a systematic review suggest. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) led to greater improvement in stool frequency and form, relief of abdominal pain, and need for additional treatments as compared with lactulose, according to combined data from 10 randomized clinical trials involving more than 850 adults and children. PEG demonstrated superiority in children and adults alike.
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