About Saline Laxative
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% in the United States. Saline laxatives fall under the group of hyperosmotic drugs which are used usually as a combination medication. They are used in the treatment of occasional constipation. Various saline laxatives, such as sodium phosphate, are increasingly being demanded in clinical applications for clearing intestines of stool before certain surgical and bowel procedures, such as colonoscopy. Constipation affects multiple aspects of a person’s health, including health-related quality of life. Compared to Males, Female are at higher risk of constipation due to factors including hormonal imbalance, damage to the innervation of the pelvic floor musculature related to childbirth or gynecological surgery, and genital prolapse. Further, factors which include changes in the usual diet, eating a lot of dairy products, stress and not being active is driving the Global Saline laxative market.
Attributes | Details |
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Study Period | 2018-2030 |
Base Year | 2023 |
Unit | Value (USD Million) |
The Global Saline Laxative market is fragmented with several market players. Moreover, the demand for saline laxatives is widely witnessed in senescent population, where immediate and regular voiding of bowel is a prime usage factor. Hence, abuse of saline laxatives is predominantly found in the age group, particularly in the developed markets where awareness about the range of available laxatives is high. Analyst at AMA Research estimates that United States Players will contribute the maximum growth to Global Saline Laxative market throughout the forecasted period. Established and emerging Players should take a closer view at their existing organizations and reinvent traditional business and operating models to adapt to the future.
Bayer AG (Germany), Cardinal Health (United States), Salix Pharmaceuticals (United States), McKesson Corporation (United States), The Kroger Company (United States), Safeway, Inc. (United States), Family Dollar Stores (United States), SuperValu, Inc. (United States) and Beutlich Pharmaceuticals (United States) are some of the key players that are part of study coverage. Additionally, the Players which are also part of the research coverage are Walgreen Company (United States), Holdings C.B. Fleet Company (United States), AmerisourceBergen Corporation (United States) and Others.
Segmentation Overview
AMA Research has segmented the market of Global Saline Laxative market by Type (Over-the-Counter and Prescribed), Application (Drug Store, Hospital Pharmacies, Online and Others) and Region.
On the basis of geography, the market of Saline Laxative has been segmented into South America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Europe (Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Rest of Europe), MEA (Middle East, Africa), North America (United States, Canada, Mexico). If we see Market by Composition, the sub-segment i.e. Fleet Phospho-Soda will boost the Saline Laxative market. Additionally, the rising demand from SMEs and various industry verticals gives enough cushion to market growth. If we see Market by Age Group, the sub-segment i.e. Pediatric will boost the Saline Laxative market. Additionally, the rising demand from SMEs and various industry verticals gives enough cushion to market growth.
Influencing Trend:
Advancement in the Pharmaceutical Industry and Presence of Favorable Reimbursement Policies for Pregnant Women
Market Growth Drivers:
Increased Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Disorders among Patients, Sedentary Lifestyle Leading to Lack of Functional Activities of Nerves & Muscles in the Intestine and Rising Geriatric Population & Owing to High Demand for OTC Laxative Products
Challenges:
Effect of Saline Laxative on Aged People and Potential Side Effects from an Increased dose of Saline Laxative
Restraints:
Availability of Other Substitutes Such as Herbal Drugs
Opportunities:
The Extensive Research Initiatives by the Researchers on Laxatives
Market Leaders and their expansionary development strategies
In March 2024, Cardinal Health announced that it has completed its acquisition of Specialty Networks. Specialty Networks creates clinical and economic value for independent specialty providers and partners across multiple specialty GPOs: UroGPO, Gastrologix and GastroGPO, and United Rheumatology.
In July 2022, Smyrna, TN, Vi-Jon, LLC expands all lots of Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution Lemon Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL), within the consumer level of expiration are now included in the company's voluntary recall. The recall was started after microbiological testing by 3rd Party and Vi-Jon, LLC revealed the presence of Gluconacetobacter liquefaciens.
Key Target Audience
Product Manufacturers, Pharmaceutical Companies, Potential Investors, Downstream Vendors, Industry Associations, Marketing & Consulting firms and Government and Regulatory Bodies
About Approach
To evaluate and validate the market size various sources including primary and secondary analysis is utilized. AMA Research follows regulatory standards such as NAICS/SIC/ICB/TRCB, to have a better understanding of the market. The market study is conducted on basis of more than 200 companies dealing in the market regional as well as global areas with the purpose to understand the companies positioning regarding the market value, volume, and their market share for regional as well as global.
Further to bring relevance specific to any niche market we set and apply a number of criteria like Geographic Footprints, Regional Segments of Revenue, Operational Centres, etc. The next step is to finalize a team (In-House + Data Agencies) who then starts collecting C & D level executives and profiles, Industry experts, Opinion leaders, etc., and work towards appointment generation.
The primary research is performed by taking the interviews of executives of various companies dealing in the market as well as using the survey reports, research institute, and latest research reports. Meanwhile, the analyst team keeps preparing a set of questionnaires, and after getting the appointee list; the target audience is then tapped and segregated with various mediums and channels that are feasible for making connections that including email communication, telephonic, skype, LinkedIn Group & InMail, Community Forums, Community Forums, open Survey, SurveyMonkey, etc.