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 over-the-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.
Side effects associated with over dose of saline laxative including cathartic colon, intestinal paralysis, lazy or laxative gut, pancreatitis, irritable bowel syndrome can confine the saline laxative market growth during the forecast period. In 2014, the FDA issued a warning about the use of saline laxatives. Saline laxatives that contain the active ingredient sodium phosphate can lead to abnormal levels of electrolytes, dehydration, heart and kidney problems, and death.
Key features of the study:
This report provides in-depth analysis of the saline laxatives market, market size (US$ Mn), and Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR (%)) for the forecast period: 2019 – 2026, considering 2018, as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue opportunity across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrix for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by leading players
It profiles key players in the global saline laxatives market based on the following parameters – company overview, financial performance, product portfolio, geographical presence, distribution strategies, key developments, and strategies
Key players covered as a part of this study include Beutlich Pharmaceuticals LLC, Bayer AG, C.B. Fleet Company, Inc., Salix Pharmaceuticals, Safeway Inc., Supervalu Inc., The Kroger Company, and Walgreen Co.
Insights from this report would allow marketers and management authorities of companies to make informed decision with respect to their future product launch, governmental initiatives, technological up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
The global saline laxatives market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry, including investors, product manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers for saline laxatives market, research and consulting firms, new entrants, and financial analysts
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
Global Saline Laxatives Market, By Region:
North America
By Country:
U.S.
Canada
By Age Group:
Pediatric
Adult
By Route of Administration:
Oral
Rectal
By Distribution Channel:
Hospital Pharmacy
Retail Pharmacy
Online Pharmacy
Europe
By Country:
U.K.
Germany
Italy
Spain
France
Russia
Rest of Europe
By Age Group:
Pediatric
Adult
By Route of Administration:
Oral
Rectal
By Distribution Channel:
Hospital Pharmacy
Retail Pharmacy
Online Pharmacy
Asia Pacific
By Country:
Australia
India
China
Japan
ASEAN
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
By Age Group:
Pediatric
Adult
By Route of Administration:
Oral
Rectal
By Distribution Channel:
Hospital Pharmacy
Retail Pharmacy
Online Pharmacy
Latin America
By Country:
Brazil
Mexico
Argentina
Rest of Latin America
By Age Group:
Pediatric
Adult
By Route of Administration:
Oral
Rectal
By Distribution Channel:
Hospital Pharmacy
Retail Pharmacy
Online Pharmacy
Middle East
By Country:
GCC
Israel
Rest of Middle East
By Age Group:
Pediatric
Adult
By Route of Administration:
Oral
Rectal
By Distribution Channel:
Hospital Pharmacy
Retail Pharmacy
Online Pharmacy
Africa
By Country:
South Africa
Central Africa
North Africa
By Age Group:
Pediatric
Adult
By Route of Administration:
Oral
Rectal
By Distribution Channel:
Hospital Pharmacy
Retail Pharmacy
Online Pharmacy
Company Profiles
Beutlich Pharmaceuticals LLC*
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Recent Highlights
Strategies
Bayer AG
B. Fleet Company, Inc.
Salix Pharmaceuticals
Safeway Inc.
Supervalu Inc.
The Kroger Company
Walgreen Co.
“*” marked represents similar segmentation in other categories in the respective section.
Table of Contents
1. Research Objective and Assumption
o Research Objectives
o Assumptions
o Abbreviations
2. Market Overview
o Report Description
o Market Definition and Scope
o Executive Summary
o Market Snippet, By Age Group
o Market Snippet, By Route of Administration
o Market Snippet, By Distribution Channel
o Market Snippet, By Region
o Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
o Market Dynamics
o Drivers
o Restraints
o Market Opportunities
o Impact Analysis
o Market Trends
o Key Developments
o Regulatory Landscape
o Epidemiology Analysis
o PORTER'S Five Forces
4. Global Saline Laxatives Market, By Age Group, 2018 - 2026, (US$ Million)
o Introduction
o Market Share Analysis, 2018 and 2026 (%)
o Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2017 - 2026
o Segment Trends
o Pediatric
o Introduction
o Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2016 - 2026, (US$ Million)
o Adult
o Introduction
o Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2016 - 2026, (US$ Million)
5. Global Saline Laxatives Market, By Route of Administration, 2018 - 2026, (US$ Million)
o Introduction
o Market Share Analysis, 2018 and 2026 (%)
o Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2017 - 2026
o Segment Trends
o Oral
o Introduction
o Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2016 - 2026, (US$ Million)
o Rectal
o Introduction
o Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2016 - 2026, (US$ Million)
6. Global Saline Laxatives Market, By Distribution Channel, 2018 - 2026, (US$ Million)
o Introduction
o Market Share Analysis, 2018 and 2026 (%)
o Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2017 - 2026
o Segment Trends
o Hospital Pharmacy
o Introduction
o Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2016 - 2026, (US$ Million)
o Retail Pharmacy
o Introduction
o Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2016 - 2026, (US$ Million)
o Online Pharmacy
o Introduction
o Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2016 - 2026, (US$ Million)
7. Global Saline Laxatives Market, By Region, 2018 - 2026, (US$ Million)
o Introduction
o Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2018 and 2026 (%)
o Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, By Region, 2016 - 2026
o Regional Trends
o North America
o Market Size and Forecast, By Age Group, 2016 - 2026, (US$ Million)
o Market Size and Forecast, By Route of Administration, 2016 - 2026, (US$ Million)
o Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2016 - 2026, (US$ Million)
o Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2016 - 2026, (US$ Million)
o U.S.
o Canada
o Europe
o Market Size and Forecast, By Age Group, 2016 - 2026, (US$ Million)
o Market Size and Forecast, By Route of Administration, 2016 - 2026, (US$ Million)
o Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2016 - 2026, (US$ Million)
o Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2016 - 2026, (US$ Million)
o U.K.
o Germany
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Russia
o Rest of Europe
o Asia Pacific
o Market Size and Forecast, By Age Group, 2016 - 2026, (US$ Million)
o Market Size and Forecast, By Route of Administration, 2016 - 2026, (US$ Million)
o Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2016 - 2026, (US$ Million)
o Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2016 - 2026, (US$ Million)
o China
o Japan
o India
o ASEAN
o Australia
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific
o Latin America
o Market Size and Forecast, By Age Group, 2016 - 2026, (US$ Million)
o Market Size and Forecast, By Route of Administration, 2016 - 2026, (US$ Million)
o Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2016 - 2026, (US$ Million)
o Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2016 - 2026, (US$ Million)
o Brazil
o Mexico
o Argentina
o Rest of Latin America
o Africa
o Market Size and Forecast, By Age Group, 2016 - 2026, (US$ Million)
o Market Size and Forecast, By Route of Administration, 2016 - 2026, (US$ Million)
o Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2016 - 2026, (US$ Million)
o Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2016 - 2026, (US$ Million)
o Northern Africa
o Central Africa
o South Africa
o Middle East
o Market Size and Forecast, By Age Group, 2016 - 2026, (US$ Million)
o Market Size and Forecast, By Route of Administration, 2016 - 2026, (US$ Million)
o Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2016 - 2026, (US$ Million)
o Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2016 - 2026, (US$ Million)
o GCC Countries
o Israel
o Rest of Middle East
8. Competitive Landscape
o Heat Map Analysis
o Company Profiles
o Beutlich Pharmaceuticals LLC
o Company Overview
o Product Portfolio
o Financial Performance
o Recent Highlights
o Strategies
o Bayer AG
o Company Overview
o Product Portfolio
o Financial Performance
o Recent Highlights
o Strategies
o C.B. Fleet Company, Inc.
o Company Overview
o Product Portfolio
o Financial Performance
o Recent Highlights
o Strategies
o Salix Pharmaceuticals
o Company Overview
o Product Portfolio
o Financial Performance
o Recent Highlights
o Strategies
o Safeway Inc.
o Company Overview
o Product Portfolio
o Financial Performance
o Recent Highlights
o Strategies
o Supervalu Inc.
o Company Overview
o Product Portfolio
o Financial Performance
o Recent Highlights
o Strategies
o The Kroger Company
o Company Overview
o Product Portfolio
o Financial Performance
o Recent Highlights
o Strategies
o Walgreen Co
o Company Overview
o Product Portfolio
o Financial Performance
o Recent Highlights
o Strategies
o Analyst Views
9. Section
o References
o Research Methodology
o About Us and Sales Contact
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