Some common treatments for constipation include: 1. Lubricants, e.g, mineral oil (Fleet’s enemas). 2. Osmotic agents, e.g, polyethylene glycol or milk of magnesia (MiraLAX). 3. Fiber supplements, e.g, Metamucil or other psyllium-based supplements. 4. Stimulants, e.g, senna tea (Senokot) or bisacodyl (Dulcolax). 5. Stool softeners, e.g, docusate sodium (Colace). The above are over-the-counter constipation relievers. They are used as short-term home-care remedies to relieve constipation. Talk to your doctor if you observers that you can’t have a bowel movement without taking any of the medications above.