*Prices reflect U.S. average retail price

Docusate, also known as docusate salts or dioctyl sulfosuccinate, is a laxative of the stool softener type used to treat constipation. It is considered a good choice in children who have hard feces. For constipation that occurs as a side effect of opiate use, it may be used alone or with a stimulant laxative. It may be taken as a capsule by mouth or as a rectal suppository. Usually it works within one to three days... Wikipedia

.

Manufacturer's Website: Unavailable                                                                                                                                Average retail cost: $7/month

PSYLLIUM is a bulk-forming fiber laxative. This medicine is used to treat constipation. Increasing fiber in the diet may also help lower cholesterol and promote heart health for some people.

Manufacturer's Website: Unavailable                                                                                                                                Average retail cost: $8/month

BISACODYL is a laxative. This medicine is used to relieve constipation. It may also be used to empty and prepare the bowel for surgery or examination.

Manufacturer's Website: Unavailable                                                                                                                                Average retail cost: $13/month

Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is used in medicine. PEGs are commonly used as laxatives, i.e. to treat constipation, in both children and adults...Wikipedia

Manufacturer's Website: Unavailable                                                                                                                                Average retail cost: $14/bottle

BISACODYL is a laxative. This medicine is used to relieve constipation. It may also be used to empty and prepare the bowel for surgery or examination.

Manufacturer's Website: Unavailable                                                                                                                                Average retail cost: $18/month

Senna glycoside, also known as sennoside or senna, is a medication used to treat constipation and empty the large intestine before surgery. The medication is taken by mouth or via the rectum. It typically begins working in minutes when given by rectum and within twelve hours when given by mouth. It is a weaker laxative than bisacodyl or castor oil... Wikipedia

Manufacturer's Website: Ex-lax                                                                                                                             Average retail cost: $18/month

BISACODYL is a laxative. This medicine is used to relieve constipation. It may also be used to empty and prepare the bowel for surgery or examination.

Manufacturer's Website: Unavailable                                                                                                                          Average retail cost: $20/month

Lactulose is a non-absorbable sugar used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy. It is used by mouth for constipation and either by mouth or in the rectum for hepatic encephalopathy. It generally begins working after 8-12 hours, but may take up to 2 days to improve constipation.

Manufacturer's Website: Unavailable                                                                                                                          Average retail cost: $21/month

Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is used in medicine. PEGs are commonly used as laxatives, i.e. to treat constipation, in both children and adults...Wikipedia

Manufacturer's Website: Unavailable                                                                                                                          Average retail cost: $21/bottle

Docusate, also known as docusate salts or dioctyl sulfosuccinate, is a laxative of the stool softener type used to treat constipation. It is considered a good choice in children who have hard feces. For constipation that occurs as a side effect of opiate use, it may be used alone or with a stimulant laxative. It may be taken as a capsule by mouth or as a rectal suppository. Usually it works within one to three days... Wikipedia

Manufacturer's Website: Colace                                                                                                                        Average retail cost: $22/bottle

Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is used in medicine. PEGs are commonly used as laxatives, i.e. to treat constipation, in both children and adults...Wikipedia

Manufacturer's Website: Not Available                                                                                                                       Average retail cost: $22/bottle