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Laxatives Companies

ID: MRFR/Pharma/2055-HCR
85 Pages
Rahul Gotadki
October 2025

Laxatives are medications or substances that help promote bowel movements and relieve constipation. Several pharmaceutical companies produce a variety of laxative products to address different aspects of gastrointestinal health.

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Top Industry Leaders in the Laxatives Market

Laxatives Market

 


Latest Laxatives Companies Updates:


Sanofi Reported a surge in demand for its Dulcolax products, attributing it to new, younger consumers entering the market and focusing on gut health.


Haleon Observed a rise in demand for its Benefiber brand, a dietary fiber supplement that can be used as a laxative.


Bayer While the company hasn't confirmed, reports suggest an increased demand for MiraLax, leading to potential shortages in some drugstores.


Pfizer Introduced its new over-the-counter (OTC) laxative, Colace®, in a chewable tablet form, catering to individuals who prefer not to swallow large pills.


GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Launched Ex-Lax® Gentle Strength Gummies, offering a sugar-free and gentler option for adults seeking relief from occasional constipation.


Procter & Gamble Expanded its Metamucil® product line with the launch of Metamucil® Fiber Gummies, providing a convenient and tasty way to increase fiber intake for digestive health.


List of Laxatives Key companies in the market:



  • Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. (Switzerland)

  • Mylan N.V. (U.S.)

  • Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (Ireland)

  • Sanofi (France)

  • Pfizer Inc. (U.S.)

  • GlaxoSmithKline plc (U.K.)

  • Novartis AG (Switzerland)

  • Merck & Co., Inc. (U.S.)

  • AstraZeneca (U.K.)

  • Johnson & Johnson Private Limited (U.S.)

  • Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (U.K.)