Occasional constipation is not uncommon. A little over 10% of adults experience symptoms of constipation during some time.

Oftentimes, OTC medications are needed for relief ... Dulcolax is considered a stimulant laxative, while Colace is a stool softener. If laxatives don't help your symptoms, or you experience ...

However, once you're actually constipated—whether it's constipation due to celiac disease or some other cause—you have several alternatives of OTC remedies: Phillips Milk of Magnesia, stool softener ...