Various brands are available ... stool softeners, and osmotic laxatives. Bulk-forming laxatives, which often are a form of fiber, add bulk and water to stools to make them easier to pass.

Constipation medication for pregnant women must be considered before consumption so as not to have a negative impact on the fetus in the womb.

Osmotic laxatives draw water into the bowel because they are hypertonic, essentially flushing the colon. Examples of osmotic laxatives include milk of magnesia (which also softens stools), sodium ...