Treating occasional constipation with a rectally delivered microenema provides appreciable benefits for the user, such as reliability of relief, ease of use, and comfort, which may be superior to those found with the use of oral laxatives or rectal suppositories.

Occasional constipation is experienced by nearly all people. The results of this study show that people with occasional constipation experience concerns and negative quality of life impact. This is in line with published scientific literature on patients with chronic constipation.

These results equip healthcare practitioners and consumers with information about quality of life issues in the nonchronic constipation population and Microlax microenema as a favorable option to manage occasional constipation.