ENT-01 Safe, Improves Constipation in Patients With Parkinson Disease
Improvement seen in weekly complete spontaneous bowel movement rate and in secondary end points
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Study Shows Linaclotide Beneficial for Pediatric Functional Constipation
The phase 3 trial included patients 6 to 17 years of age who fulfilled modified Rome III Criteria for child/adolescent functional constipation.
Vibrant, a Drug-Free Treatment for Chronic Idiopathic Constipation, Gets FDA Clearance
The marketing authorization was supported by data from a pivotal clinical trial in 312 patients with chronic idiopathic constipation.
OTC Laxative Recall Expanded; Vi-Jon Investigating 3 Reports of Adverse Events
Immunocompromised individuals may be at an increased risk for invasive infections if a contaminated product is consumed.
OTC Laxative Recalled Due to Microbial Contamination
At this time, there have been no reports of adverse events related to this recall.
Elobixibat Improves Constipation in Chronic Kidney Disease
Improvement also seen in lipid metabolism, with increase in LDL cholesterol and decrease in HDL cholesterol
Microbial Contamination Prompts Recall of Senna Syrup
The recalled lot of Senna Syrup 8.8mg/5mL; NDC # 50268-731-24; Lot AM1115S; Expiration Date 01/2023, was distributed to the wholesaler, AvKare.
New-Onset SVT Following Colonoscopy Bowel Prep Explored in Case Series
A significant percentage of affected patients were observed to have dilated atria and left ventricular hypertrophy.
Study Suggests Limited Efficacy of OTC Meds for Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
Results showed that the majority of patients expressed dissatisfaction with the effect of the OTC agent on constipation and CIC-specific abdominal symptoms.
Sutab Tablets Now Available for Colonoscopy Prep
The product is administered as a split-dose regimen consisting of 2 doses.
