use of bicyclic compound in the manufacture of a composition for relieving or preventing constipation in a constipated human patient and cleaning bowels

摘要

"cathartic composition". It is an object of the present invention to provide an anti-constipation composition containing a halogenated bicyclic compound as an active ingredient in a bicyclic / monocyclic structure ratio of at least 1: 1. The halogenated bicyclic compound is represented by formula (I): where x1- and x2- are preferably both fluorine atoms. The composition can be used to treat constipation without substantive side effects, such as an upset stomach.