Place |
Name |
Characteristic in the rating |
1 | Fitomucil Norm | The best drug for treating constipation, not just a one-time get rid of it |
2 | Senade | Natural composition based on plant extract |
3 | Bisacodyl | Best price |
4 | Phytolax | The most delicious laxative with fruit |
5 | Weak | Convenient form of release in the form of drops without taste and smell |
1 | Glycelax | One of the most inexpensive candles for constipation |
2 | Microlax | The fastest action in 5-15 minutes. Allowed for children from birth |
3 | Glycerol | Effective for pregnant women and in the first days after childbirth |
4 | Bisacodyl | The best ratio of price, quality and speed of action |
5 | Guttalax Express | The best solution for quick and painless relief of constipation |
Constipation is not only unpleasant, but in some cases extremely dangerous. Ideally, you need to monitor your diet, regimen and lifestyle in general, so that bowel movements occur gently, naturally and regularly. But if it so happened that it was not possible to avoid constipation, it is necessary to take steps to eliminate it as soon as possible. Fast-acting laxatives will help in this, working in different ways, but always allowing you to get the desired result in a short time. These can be rectal suppositories, which many simply call suppositories, microclysters, tablets for drinking with water or chewing, drops.
We present a rating of the best laxatives, the action of which develops in the interval from several minutes to several hours, based on an analysis of the characteristics of the drugs and reviews about them.
The Best Oral Remedies
5 Weak
Country: Russia
Average price: 167 rub. (15 ml)
Rating (2022): 4.2
Drops of Slabilen based on sodium picosulfate have a laxative effect due to the effect directly on the intestinal microflora. The drug is not absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and does not undergo hepato-intestinal circulation, which increases its safety and efficacy. During pregnancy and lactation, it is better to choose another remedy. Also, the drug is contraindicated in children under 4 years of age and in a number of other cases.
Although the manufacturer claims that after taking a laxative in the evening, bowel movements will occur only in the morning, that is, after 8-10 hours, people's reviews say otherwise. For some, this happened earlier, while for others later than the designated time. From this it must be concluded that the effect of the drug is very individual and caution must be exercised when taking it.
4 Phytolax
Country: Russia
Average price: 204 rub. (20 tab.)
Rating (2022): 4.4
Phytolax constipation tablets promise to relieve constipation gently and naturally. Taking 1-2 tablets before bedtime, you can count on cleansing the intestines in the morning. It contains apricot extract, as well as a large dose of senna extract, which, in combination, provide a laxative effect of the drug.The tool is not a medicine, but a dietary supplement, but this does not affect its effectiveness
Tablets do not require drinking, they are easy to chew. The taste of the drug, many howl pleasant, although in a number of reviews the opposite information sounds. The same applies to the softness of the action. In some people, after taking the remedy, defecation really occurs naturally and without discomfort, while others may experience cramps, flatulence and abdominal pain.
3 Bisacodyl
Country: Russia
Average price: 22 rub. (30 tab.)
Rating (2022): 4.5
Bisacodyl in tablets does not act as quickly as the drug of the same name in the suppository format. If you take the remedy before going to bed, you can count on the chair in the morning or after 8-12 hours, and if you take the pills during the day, the result will appear after 6-8 hours. The action is due to intestinal irritation, increased mucus production and improved peristalsis. The cost of a laxative is one of the lowest on the market, and for many this is a determining factor when choosing.
The effect of the drug in different people develops individually. It helps someone gently, causing a chair after the expected amount of time, while others in their reviews speak of an unpredictable and strong effect ahead of time. For the first time, it is better to try Bisacodyl on a day off, when you are not scheduled to leave the house.
2 Senade
Country: India
Average price: 24 rub. (20 tab.)
Rating (2022): 4.6
Senade constipation tablets are made on the basis of senna leaf extract, which allows them to be classified as herbal preparations.The active substance of the drug acts on the receptors of the large intestine, thereby enhancing its peristalsis. The expected result occurs after 8-10 hours, so it is best to take the drug at night. Side effects in the form of cramps and pain in the abdomen occur individually and not for everyone.
Since the drug belongs to the category of herbal laxatives, it affects people differently, so you need to start taking it with a minimum dose. For some, 1 tablet is enough to get the desired effect, while others may need 2-3. The drug is one of the most inexpensive laxatives on the pharmaceutical market.
1 Fitomucil Norm
Country: Great Britain
Average price: 288 rub. (10 sachets)
Rating (2022): 4.8
Dietary supplement Phytomucil Norm is produced on the basis of the shell of psyllium seeds and plum pulp. This remedy is not only able to relieve constipation in the short term, guaranteeing a chair 10 hours after ingestion, but also helps to fight directly with the cause of its occurrence. A large amount of dietary fiber in the composition does not dissolve in the intestines, but actively absorb moisture, softening the stool, and also stimulating peristalsis. Also, the drug normalizes the microflora, favorably affects the mucous membranes, inhibits the growth of pathogenic microorganisms.
Phytomucil Norm is relatively inexpensive, although it is not a cheap drug. In the reviews, many note that even after the end of the course, the intestines continue to work effectively, and the problem of constipation remains in the past.
Best Rectal Products
5 Guttalax Express
Country: Italy
Average price: 223 rub. (6 suppositories)
Rating (2022): 4.4
After the use of Guttalac Express rectal suppositories, bowel movements occur on average within 20 minutes. Their active ingredient bisacodyl has a local stimulating effect on the intestines, provoking defecation. The drug is allowed during pregnancy and lactation, can be used in the elderly. The remedy is exclusively symptomatic, that is, it can relieve constipation now, but cannot eliminate its cause and relieve the problem in the future.
And unlike a cheaper drug with the same active ingredient, Guttalax Express causes less discomfort during use. But like many emergency laxatives, it can be addictive, so it shouldn't be used all the time.
4 Bisacodyl
Country: Russia
Average price: 46 rub. (10 candles)
Rating (2022): 4.4
Bisacodyl in the format of rectal suppositories is designed to relieve constipation caused by sluggish intestinal motility. The drug has proven itself in use in elderly patients, in the postoperative period and in women after childbirth. The active substance of the same name in the composition of the suppositories has a stimulating effect on the intestines, increases the secretion of mucus, which guarantees a quick action that develops within one hour.
The reviews of most people using these suppositories speak of their high efficiency, but they also contain information that the effect of the drug cannot be called mild, since after administration there is a burning sensation, and bowel movement is accompanied by spasms.Given the low cost, the tool can rightly be called the best in terms of combination of price and effectiveness.
3 Glycerol
Country: Russia
Average price: 185 rub. (10 candles)
Rating (2022): 4.5
Glycerin in the format of rectal suppositories has been known for several generations and has gained fame as a fast and effective assistant in the fight against constipation. It has an irritating effect on the intestines, which stimulates its peristalsis. Also, the drug helps to soften the feces, thereby helping them to leave the body faster. Candles with glycerin are relatively inexpensive, approved for use during pregnancy, and help fight constipation in the first days after childbirth.
Reviews about the drug sound different. There are both enthusiastically positive and not the most flattering ones. The latter are most often subjective and are associated with discomfort in the first minutes after the use of suppositories and their excessive effectiveness, as a result of which the action occurs within 10-20 minutes.
2 Microlax
Country: France
Average price: 331 rub. (4 microclysters)
Rating (2022): 4.6
Microlax is a combined laxative drug, which includes sodium citrate, sodium lauryl sulfoacetate and sorbitol. The combination of these components allows a comprehensive approach to solving the problem of constipation and guarantees an easy and effective bowel movement after 5-15 minutes. The drug is available in the format of microclysters, which are convenient to use both at home and in other places.Microlax is approved for use in children from birth, can be used by women during pregnancy and breastfeeding, used before proctological examinations and surgical interventions.
Both doctors and ordinary people call the remedy one of the best and most effective. In some cases, after its use, discomfort and burning sensation may appear. The cost of the drug can hardly be called budgetary.
1 Glycelax
Country: Russia
Average price: 163 rub. (10 suppositories)
Rating (2022): 4.7
Candles (rectal suppositories) Glitselaks contain glycerol as the main active ingredient. Many consider them to be an analogue of Glycerin suppositories, but this is only partly true. Glycelax contains magnesium carbonate as excipients, which improves the absorption of glycerol, as well as polysorbate 80, which moisturizes the mucous membranes and additionally helps to thin the stool. Candles are produced in the format for adults and separately for children from 3 months of age.
In their reviews, many who used these candles say that they act more delicately than simple glycerin ones and do not cause discomfort. We must not forget that this is only emergency help in case of constipation, which will not solve the problem as a whole, but will only alleviate the symptoms at the moment.