During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the laxative choice should be based on ensuring the safety of the mother and the foetus¹²

Onligol is neither absorbed nor metabolised by the intestine and does not affect the absorption of electrolytes, fat-soluble vitamins and other nutrients¹²

When lifestyle and dietary changes fail in relieving symptoms, laxatives are required to manage constipation¹³

Macrogol formulations are effective in treating constipation¹³

However, formulations with electrolytes could cause hypernatraemia and hyperkalaemia. Therefore, they should be avoided in the elderly¹⁴

Onligol is flavourless, which can improve adherence and hence efficacy, especially in the elderly¹⁵

Some laxatives contain sodium and thus they can increase the risk of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease¹⁶

This must be considered when choosing the right laxative for your hypertensive patient¹⁶

Chronic constipation is the most commonly reported gastrointestinal symptom observed in patients with diabetes mellitus¹⁴

In diabetic patients, the use of flavoured preparations is not advised, due to potential content of sorbitol and/or sucrose, which is known to significantly increase blood glucose levels^15,16

In constipated children, laxative therapy to achieve comfortable defaecation
is often required¹⁸

In treating children, features such as tolerability, palatability and ease of administration can influence adherence and, in turn, constipation management¹⁸

Onligol can be dissolved in any drink of choice without altering its taste⁸

Psyllum seeds contribute to the regularity of intestinal transit and the formation of stools with normal consistency and volume⁷

α-galactosidase promotes the absorption of complex carbohydrates from foods, reducing fermentation processes and counteracting the formation of gas⁷

Supplementing the diet with a natural source of fibre such as Onligol Fibre can be effective without resorting to the use of laxatives⁷

Phosphate enemas have been used in the community for over 30 years to relieve constipation and can be considered as a fast solution for acute constipation^9,10

Clisma Lax is an osmotic laxative that contains:

• Monobasic sodium phosphate
• Dibasic sodium phosphate⁹

Rapidity of action limits the risk of electrolyte imbalance¹⁰

Usually effective in 10–15 minutes¹⁰