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Regulatory · United States
Marketing authorisations
FDA — authorised 6 October 2009
Application: ANDA090685
Marketing authorisation holder: PPI-DAC
Status: supplemented
FDA — authorised 7 October 2009
Application: ANDA090812
Marketing authorisation holder: LGM PHARMA
Status: approved
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FDA — authorised 24 August 2016
Application: ANDA203928
Marketing authorisation holder: STRIDES PHARMA
Status: supplemented
Safety signals — FAERS
Adverse reaction reports describe suspected side effects. A report does not mean the drug caused the event — co-medications, underlying disease and coincidence all contribute.
Window: 20 April 2025 – 20 April 2026
Total reports: 2,692
Most-reported reactions
Constipation — 355 reports (13.19%) Fatigue — 353 reports (13.11%) Nausea — 335 reports (12.44%) Diarrhoea — 298 reports (11.07%) Drug Ineffective — 289 reports (10.74%) Pain — 263 reports (9.77%) Death — 227 reports (8.43%) Headache — 196 reports (7.28%) Vomiting — 190 reports (7.06%) Off Label Use — 186 reports (6.91%)
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Laxative in other countries
Same drug, different regulators. Each page below lists the local marketing authorisation, HTA position, pricing, and adverse-event data.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Laxative approved in United States?
Yes. FDA authorised it on 6 October 2009; FDA authorised it on 7 October 2009; FDA authorised it on 24 August 2016.
Who is the marketing authorisation holder for Laxative in United States?
PPI-DAC holds the US marketing authorisation.