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The global laxatives market is rising at a significant pace, projected to rise at a CAGR of 5.5% during the estimated period from 2022 to 2030, starting from US$ 6,063.8 Mn in 2021.

Constipation is one of the most common conditions diagnosed in clinical practice, with up to one-fifth of the general population suffering from chronic constipation. Certain studies have reported 24% to 50% prevalence in older adults. It is also observed that between 10% and 18% of geriatrics in community dwellings and 74% of residents in nursing homes regularly use laxatives.

Constipation can have a significant impact on the everyday functions and the quality of life of patients. Severe cases of constipation may also lead to coronary episodes, cerebral ischemia, and syncope. In order to mitigate the complications arising from uncontrolled or un-managed constipation, several types of laxatives are frequently prescribed to such patients, particularly to those belonging to the higher age group.

Constipation can be treated with home remedies such as adding fiber to the diet, regular exercise, and increasing the intake of fluids. Home remedies are effective in the treatment of mild cases of constipation. However, laxatives are the drugs that are utilized to treat severe as well as mild cases of constipation. These laxatives have different mechanisms to cure constipation and have distinct variations from one drug to another.

Drug classes including psyllium and methylcellulose act by increasing the bulk in the stool, creating an outcome that causes the movement of the intestines. Hence, these drug classes are also known as bulk-forming laxatives. Furthermore, a few drugs work by cumulating the volume of water in the stool, creating the stool laxer and easier to pass. Drug compounds such as senna and bisacodyl are known as stimulant laxatives. Stimulant laxatives work by inducing a bowel movement by acting to speed up colonic muscle movement.

In addition, lockdown restrictions and the need to maintain social distancing due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in more people staying at home. Hence, a sedentary lifestyle has resulted in the development of chronic constipation. In addition, increasing demand for junk food drastically alters the bowel peristaltic activity causing hardening of stool, thereby the laxatives market is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period from 2022 to 2030.

Increasing demand for junk food will boost the laxative market in North America

In 2021, North America dominated the regional laxatives market, due to the strong existence of all the major Rx and OTC laxative drugs, higher consciousness about constipation and its rapid treatment are the main factors contributing to the prominent position of not only laxatives but the overall digestive remedies drugs market in North America.

Increasing geriatric pool will spur the market in the Asia Pacific region

The Asia Pacific region is expected to be the fastest-growing region during the forecast period owing to the increasing geriatric pool with altered bowel peristaltic activity. Furthermore, the constant rise in sedentary lifestyle and growing inclination for the consumption of fast food will further fortify the market growth in the Asia Pacific region. This report is a comprehensive research study of the global laxatives market that elaborates the major trends in the market based on quantitative and qualitative research.

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3. Laxatives Market: Business Outlook & Market Dynamics

4. Laxatives Market: By Drug Type, 2020-2030, USD (Million)

5. Laxatives Market: By Availability, 2020-2030, USD (Million)

6. Laxatives Market: By Route of Administration, 2020-2030, USD (Million)

7. North America Laxatives Market, 2020-2030, USD (Million)

8. UK and European Union Laxatives Market, 2020-2030, USD (Million)

9. Asia Pacific Laxatives Market, 2020-2030, USD (Million)

10. Latin America Laxatives Market, 2020-2030, USD (Million)

11. Middle East and Africa Laxatives Market, 2020-2030, USD (Million)

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