What is an osmotic laxative?

Osmotic Laxative is an FDA established pharmacologic class (EPC). Drugs in the same class work in a similar way, but they can differ in uses, dosing and side effects.

How many osmotic laxative drugs are there?

Our data lists 66 FDA-labeled products in this class, counting brand and generic versions separately.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

Osmotic Laxative drugs

66 drugs in this FDA established pharmacologic class, sorted by active ingredient

Osmotic Laxative list

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What is an osmotic laxative?: Osmotic Laxative is an FDA established pharmacologic class (EPC). Drugs in the same class work in a similar way, but they can differ in uses, dosing and side effects.
How many osmotic laxative drugs are there?: Our data lists 66 FDA-labeled products in this class, counting brand and generic versions separately.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA drug labels · Last updated 10/26/2026

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