Osmotic laxatives are hypertonic agents that holds more water colon and generate an osmotic effect that stimulates a bowel movement and results in softer stools. Osmotic laxatives are considered as the drug of choice for treatment of constipation. Lactulose, Polyethene glycol (PEG) and milk of magnesia are some commonly used osmotic laxatives. In February 2020, LACTITOL manufactured by Braintree laboratories was approved by USFDA as an osmotic laxative for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC).
This report contains market size and forecasts of Osmotic Laxative in Global, including the following market information:
Global Osmotic Laxative Market Revenue, 2017-2022, 2023-2028, ($ millions)
Global top five companies in 2021 (%)
The global Osmotic Laxative market was valued at million in 2021 and is projected to reach US$ million by 2028, at a CAGR of % during the forecast period.
The U.S. Market is Estimated at $ Million in 2021, While China is Forecast to Reach $ Million by 2028.
Lactulose Segment to Reach $ Million by 2028, with a % CAGR in next six years.
The global key manufacturers of Osmotic Laxative include Abbott Laboratories, Bayer AG, Procter & Gamble Company, GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, Purdue Pharma, Sucampo Pharmaceuticals Inc., Salix Pharmaceuticals, Pharmos Corporation and Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, etc. In 2021, the global top five players have a share approximately % in terms of revenue.
MARKET MONITOR GLOBAL, INC (MMG) has surveyed the Osmotic Laxative companies, and industry experts on this industry, involving the revenue, demand, product type, recent developments and plans, industry trends, drivers, challenges, obstacles, and potential risks.
Total Market by Segment:
Global Osmotic Laxative Market, by Type, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ millions)
Global Osmotic Laxative Market Segment Percentages, by Type, 2021 (%)
Lactulose
Sorbitol
Magnesium Citrate
Milk of Magnesia
Polyethylene Glycol
Global Osmotic Laxative Market, by Application, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ millions)
Global Osmotic Laxative Market Segment Percentages, by Application, 2021 (%)
Drug Store
Retail Pharmacies
Hospital Pharmacies
Online Pharmacies
Global Osmotic Laxative Market, By Region and Country, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ Millions)
Global Osmotic Laxative Market Segment Percentages, By Region and Country, 2021 (%)
North America
US
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Nordic Countries
Benelux
Rest of Europe
Asia
China
Japan
South Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Rest of Asia
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Israel
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Rest of Middle East & Africa
Competitor Analysis
The report also provides analysis of leading market participants including:
Key companies Osmotic Laxative revenues in global market, 2017-2022 (estimated), ($ millions)
Key companies Osmotic Laxative revenues share in global market, 2021 (%)
Further, the report presents profiles of competitors in the market, key players include:
Abbott Laboratories
Bayer AG
Procter & Gamble Company
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare
Purdue Pharma
Sucampo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Salix Pharmaceuticals
Pharmos Corporation
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals
Tioga Pharmaceuticals
Alimentary Health Limited
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.