Saline Laxatives Market To Witness Robust Expansion Throughout The Forecast Period 2018 - 2026

Saline Laxatives Market To Witness Robust
Expansion Throughout The Forecast Period 2018 2026
Saline Laxatives Market, by Age Group (Pediatric and Adult), by Route of
Administration (Oral and Rectal), by Distribution Channel (Hospital Pharmacy,
Retail Pharmacy and Online Pharmacy), and by Region (North America, Latin
America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) - Size, Share, Trends, and
Forecast to 2026
The Global Saline Laxatives Market size was valued at US$ 317.7 million in 2018, and is expected to
witness a CAGR of 6.9% over the forecast period (2018 – 2026).
Saline laxatives are used to treat constipation or to cleanse the colon in preparation for a colonoscopy.
Saline laxative work by absorbing water into the intestine, which softens the stool. These drugs rapidly
increase the frequency of complete bowel actions, reduce constipation-associated symptoms and
improve disease-related quality of life. Mild saline laxatives such as milk of magnesia and oral
magnesium hydroxide have been used to treat constipation during pregnancy.
Market Dynamics
Increasing number of constipation incidences coupled with rising geriatric population base worldwide
is the major factor driving the saline laxatives market growth. Low fluid and fibre diet intake may also
play a major role in onset of constipation. According to the AGA Journal 2011 data, constipation affects
12% to 19% of Americans every year; its prevalence increases with age and it affects women more than
men. Constipation causes psychological impairment, social distress, sexual dysfunction, altered
interpersonal relationship, and impairment in quality of life. It has a major impact on social and
economic burden. As per U.S. FDA, Americans spend more than US$ 700 million annually on overthe-counter laxatives.
Constipation during pregnancy is a common problem. According to the BMC journal 2012 data, the
reported prevalence of constipation in pregnant women varies between 11 to 38% and occurs mostly
during the third trimester, although symptoms can be present from 12 weeks gestation. However, most
obstetricians advise avoiding laxatives during pregnancy and prescribe stool softeners instead due to its
potential side effects.
Detailed Segmentation:
•Global Saline Laxatives Market, By Age Group:
•Pediatric
•Adult
•Global Saline Laxatives Market, By Route of Administration:
•Oral
•Rectal
•Global Saline Laxatives Market, By Distribution Channel:
•Hospital Pharmacy
•Retail Pharmacy
•Online Pharmacy
Increasing prevalence of chronic constipation is expected to drive the saline laxatives market
growth
Increasing prevalence of constipation coupled with sedentary lifestyle, consumption of low fluid and
fiber diet and rising geriatric population are major factors expected to drive the global saline laxative
market growth. According to a National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) study 2016,
chronic constipation is a common complaint encountered by both gastroenterologists and primary care
physicians, with prevalence estimates ranging from 1% to 8% among the North American population.
Moreover, constipation occurs more frequently in women, with a female/male ratio ranging from 1.01
to 3.77.
The burden of chronic constipation also affects work productivity, employment, and social activities.
According to the Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology 2007 study, among patients
suffering from chronic constipation, 30% believe that they were less productive at work or at school,
13% missed work or school days, and nearly 10% were late or had to leave work or school due to their
symptoms. Therefore, demand for saline laxatives is significantly boosting with increasing cases of
chronic constipation.
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Competitive Analysis
Key players operating in the global saline laxatives market include Beutlich Pharmaceuticals LLC,
Bayer AG, C.B. Fleet Company, Inc., Salix Pharmaceuticals, Safeway Inc., Supervalu Inc., The Kroger
Company, and Walgreen Co.
Saline Laxatives Market - Regional Insights
On the basis of region, the global saline laxatives market is segmented into North America, Latin
America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa. North America saline laxative market is
expected to foresee increase in revenue share, owing to increasing constipation related emergency in
regional hospitals. For instance, according to a study published in a journal in 2015, national cost of
constipation-related emergency department visits in the U.S. increased by 121.4% from 723,886,977 in
2006 to 1.6 billion in 2011.
Europe saline laxative market is anticipated to grow at significant rate, owing to increasing spending
over the use of laxatives. For instance, according to the Health and Social Care Information Centre, in
2013, in the UK more than 17 million laxative items were prescribed. According to a study published
by a journal, in Norway, a population of around 5.2 million, spent US$ 22.1 million in 2014, on
laxatives.
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The Global Saline Laxatives Market size was valued at US$ 317.7 million in 2018, and is expected to witness a CAGR of 6.9% over the forecast period (2018 – 2026). Saline laxatives are used to treat constipation or to cleanse the colon in preparation for a colonoscopy. Saline laxative work by absorbing water into the intestine, which softens the stool.

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