Constipation

PEG3350 in the treatment of childhood constipation: a multicenter, double-blinded, placebo-controlle
OBJECTIVE: To establish the efficacy and best starting dose of polyethylene glycol (PEG)3350 in the short-term treatment of children with functional constipation.

Boston, MA 02115
USA
Methylnaltrexone for opioid-induced constipation in advanced illness
BACKGROUND: Constipation is a distressing side effect of opioid treatment.

San Diego, CA 92103
USA
A placebo-controlled trial of prucalopride for severe chronic constipation
BACKGROUND: In this 12-week trial, we aimed to determine the efficacy of prucalopride, a selective, high-affinity 5-hydroxytryptamine4 receptor agonist, in patients with severe chronic constipation.

Rochester, Mn 55905
USA
Cutoff volume of dietary fiber to ameliorate constipation in children
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the proper ingested volume of dietary fiber for relieving constipation in children.

Taoyuan, Taiwan
China
OTC laxative use of sodium picosulfate â results of a pharmacy-based patient survey (cohort study)
Objectives: Constipation is one of the most frequent gastrointestinal symptoms.

DÃsseldorf-Kaiserswerth, Germany
Germany
Constipation in cancer patients on morphine
GOALS OF WORK: Constipation is a significant problem in patients taking morphine for cancer pain.

London, UK
UK
Constipation during pregnancy: a longitudinal survey based on self-reported symptoms and the Rome II
An increase in the prevalence of constipation during pregnancy has been suggested to occur.

Valencia, Spain
Spain