Constipation Treatment Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Constipation Treatment Market Report is Segmented by Therapeutics (Laxatives, Chloride Channel Activators, Peripherally Acting Mu-Opioid Receptor Antagonists, GC-C Agonists, and Other Therapeutics), Disease Type (Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Constipation (IBS-C), and Opioid-Induced Constipation (OIC)), Distribution Channel (Hospital, Pharmacies, Retail Pharmacies, and Online Pharmacies), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Middle East and Africa, and South America). The Report Offers the Value (in USD) for the Above Segments.

Constipation Treatment Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Constipation Treatment Market Size

Constipation Treatment Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 13.17 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 17.98 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 6.42 %
Fastest Growing Market North America
Largest Market Asia Pacific
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

Constipation Treatment Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Constipation Treatment Market Analysis

The Global Constipation Treatment Market size is estimated at USD 13.17 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 17.98 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.42% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

The major factor attributing to the growth of the market is the increasing number of geriatric patients and changing dietary habits, the high prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C), opioid-induced constipation (OIC), and chronic constipation, and the development of the latest drugs and treatment procedures.

These patients use analgesics, such as morphine, hydromorphone, and codeine, as a prescription for chronic non-cancer pain, which has severe adverse effects on the digestive system, resulting in a huge demand for constipation drugs. For instance, as per a cohort study published by the American College of Gastroenterology in November 2023, the prevalence of chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) is common at 6.0%, while opioid-induced constipation (OIC) was 1.7% in the United States. Moreover, individuals with OIC reported a higher burden of illness concerning symptom severity and prescription constipation medication use. Thus, the huge volume of patient pools with opioid users demands efficient medication for opioid-induced constipation (OIC) ailments, which is likely to fuel the constipation treatment market during the forecast period.

The geriatric population is expected to have a significant impact on the market as people aged above 65 are more prone to chronic diseases. Geriatric people are more prone than younger adults to experience constipation-related issues. A poor diet causes this, as does a lack of sufficient fluids, a lack of exercise, the use of specific medications to treat other medical disorders, and unfavorable bowel habits, which are a few causes of this inclination. In 2022, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) reported 771 million people aged 65 or over. This number is projected to increase to 994 million by 2030 and 1.6 billion by 2050. Thus, the growing geriatric population is expected to boost the target market growth over the forecast period due to the increased adoption of constipation treatments.

Furthermore, the rising initiatives from the key market players, such as the launch of innovative products, are anticipated to drive market growth. For instance, in May 2022, EA Pharma and Mochida Pharmaceutical launched MOVICOL HD, a chronic constipation treatment in Japan. MOVICAL enhances water retention in the digestive system. It also increases stool moisture, softens stool volume, physiologically activates colonic peristalsis, and encourages defecation. Therefore, the launch of products increases the availability of new products in the market, thereby contributing to market growth.

However, increasing dependence on the majority of over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and lack of awareness and reluctance among patients due to adverse effects of opioid-induced constipation (OIC) drugs are expected to hamper the target market during the forecast period.

Constipation Treatment Industry Overview

The constipation treatment market is semi-consolidated and consists of a few major players. The factors owing to the competition include the rising initiatives from the key market players, such as launches and partnerships. Some of the companies that are operating in the market are Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Inc., Bausch Health Companies Inc. (Salix Pharmaceuticals), Abbott Laboratories, AstraZeneca PLC, Sanofi SA, Bayer AG, Pfizer Inc., and Synergy Pharmaceuticals.

Constipation Treatment Market Leaders

  1. Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd

  2. Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

  3. AstraZeneca Plc

  4. Sanofi S.A.

  5. Bausch Health Companies Inc. (Salix Pharmaceuticals)

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Constipation Treatment Market Overview
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Constipation Treatment Market News

  • March 2024: Sanofi Consumer Health partnered with Alliance Healthcare and Phoenix Healthcare Distribution to supply its products to pharmacies across the United Kingdom. The collaboration allows Sanofi Consumer Healthcare to enhance efficiency, develop its solutions, and increase stock availability of Allevia, Buscopan, Dulcolax, and Phenergan across the United Kingdom.
  • January 2024: The consumer health division of Bayer AG launched “The Gut Gap” campaign in the United States to increase awareness about the high frequency of stress and constipation in American women. The brand commission survey was conducted to increase product outreach for MiraLax for constipation in the United States.

Global Constipation Treatment Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1 Increasing Geriatric Population and Changing Dietary Habits
    • 4.2.2 High Prevalence of Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C) and Opioid-induced Constipation (OIC) and Chronic Constipation
    • 4.2.3 Development of Latest Drugs and Treatment Procedures
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 Increasing Dependence on Majority of Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drugs
    • 4.3.2 Lack of Awareness and Reluctance Among Patients due to Adverse Effects of Opioid-Induced Constipation (OIC) Drugs
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size by Value - USD)

  • 5.1 By Therapeutics
    • 5.1.1 Laxatives
    • 5.1.2 Chloride Channel Activators
    • 5.1.3 Peripherally Acting Mu-Opioid Receptor Antagonists
    • 5.1.4 GC-C Agonists
    • 5.1.5 Other Therapeutics
  • 5.2 By Disease Type
    • 5.2.1 Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    • 5.2.2 Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C)
    • 5.2.3 Opioid-induced Constipation (OIC)
  • 5.3 By Distribution Channel
    • 5.3.1 Hospital Pharmacies
    • 5.3.2 Retail Pharmacies
    • 5.3.3 Online Pharmacies
  • 5.4 Geography
    • 5.4.1 North America
    • 5.4.1.1 United States
    • 5.4.1.2 Canada
    • 5.4.1.3 Mexico
    • 5.4.2 Europe
    • 5.4.2.1 Germany
    • 5.4.2.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.4.2.3 France
    • 5.4.2.4 Italy
    • 5.4.2.5 Spain
    • 5.4.2.6 Rest of Europe
    • 5.4.3 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.4.3.1 China
    • 5.4.3.2 Japan
    • 5.4.3.3 India
    • 5.4.3.4 Australia
    • 5.4.3.5 South Korea
    • 5.4.3.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.4.4 Middle East and Africa
    • 5.4.4.1 GCC
    • 5.4.4.2 South Africa
    • 5.4.4.3 Rest of Middle East and Africa
    • 5.4.5 South America
    • 5.4.5.1 Brazil
    • 5.4.5.2 Argentina
    • 5.4.5.3 Rest of South America

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Company Profiles
    • 6.1.1 Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd
    • 6.1.2 Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    • 6.1.3 Bausch Health Companies Inc.
    • 6.1.4 Abbott Laboratories
    • 6.1.5 AstraZeneca PLC
    • 6.1.6 RedHill Biopharma Ltd
    • 6.1.7 Sanofi SA
    • 6.1.8 Bayer AG
    • 6.1.9 Mallinckrodt PLC
    • 6.1.10 Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    • 6.1.11 Johnson & Johnson (Janssen Global Services LLC)
    • 6.1.12 ARDELYX INC.
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Constipation Treatment Industry Segmentation

As per the scope of the report, constipation is a common medical condition that affects an individual's normal life, and prolonged constipation could be a symptom of more severe diseases and disorders. It is estimated to affect every individual once in a lifetime. Constipation may be occasional, lasting for a few weeks, or chronic, lasting longer and recurrent. Therefore, it may be associated with other conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome or opioid consumption.

The constipation treatment market is segmented by therapeutics, disease type, distribution channel, and geography. By therapeutics, the market is segmented into laxatives, chloride channel activators, peripherally acting mu-opioid receptor antagonists, GC-C agonists, and other therapeutics. By disease type, the market is segmented into chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC), irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C), and opioid-induced constipation (OIC). By distribution channel, the market is segmented into hospitals, pharmacies, retail pharmacies, and online pharmacies. By geography, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South America. The market report also covers the estimated market sizes and trends for 17 different countries across major regions globally. The report offers the value (USD) for the above segments.

By Therapeutics Laxatives
Chloride Channel Activators
Peripherally Acting Mu-Opioid Receptor Antagonists
GC-C Agonists
Other Therapeutics
By Disease Type Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C)
Opioid-induced Constipation (OIC)
By Distribution Channel Hospital Pharmacies
Retail Pharmacies
Online Pharmacies
Geography North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific China
Japan
India
Australia
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Middle East and Africa GCC
South Africa
Rest of Middle East and Africa
South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
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Global Constipation Treatment Market Research Faqs

How big is the Global Constipation Treatment Market?

The Global Constipation Treatment Market size is expected to reach USD 13.17 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 6.42% to reach USD 17.98 billion by 2030.

What is the current Global Constipation Treatment Market size?

In 2025, the Global Constipation Treatment Market size is expected to reach USD 13.17 billion.

Who are the key players in Global Constipation Treatment Market?

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc., AstraZeneca Plc, Sanofi S.A. and Bausch Health Companies Inc. (Salix Pharmaceuticals) are the major companies operating in the Global Constipation Treatment Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Global Constipation Treatment Market?

North America is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Global Constipation Treatment Market?

In 2025, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Global Constipation Treatment Market.

What years does this Global Constipation Treatment Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Global Constipation Treatment Market size was estimated at USD 12.32 billion. The report covers the Global Constipation Treatment Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Global Constipation Treatment Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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