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AMITIZA 24 mcg twice daily is the only FDA-approved prescription medicine for treating Chronic Idiopathic Constipation in adults including those over 65. It can provide predictable relief* starting the first day. And AMITIZA can give ongoing relief from symptoms of Chronic Constipation, such as abdominal discomfort and bloating. Check in with your doctor regularly to ensure that you continue to get the relief you need.
For your convenience, here are a few things to keep in mind.
Dosing Instructions
* If you are currently taking AMITIZA, take as directed by your doctor.
* Unless your doctor advises otherwise, take your AMITIZA twice a day with food, and swallow the gelcap whole. Do not break apart or chew it.
* Since you?re taking AMITIZA twice a day, set out 1 AMITIZA gelcap for yourself at breakfast and 1 at dinner. Be sure to swallow the gelcap whole. Do not break apart or chew it. Take with food and water.
* If you miss a dose of AMITIZA, just skip that dose. Do not take 2 capsules to make up for the missed dose. Instead, just wait until the next time you are supposed to take it, and then take your normal dose.
* Store AMITIZA at room temperature, in a childproof container that is tightly closed and out of reach of children. Do not use AMITIZA past the expiration date shown on the package.
*In clinical studies, 57% to 63% of patients experienced a bowel movement within 24 hours after taking AMITIZA vs. 32-37% without AMITIZA. Individual results may vary. AMITIZA gave symptom relief of abdominal bloating, abdominal discomfort and constipation severity for 6 months to 12 months as demonstrated in clinical safety studies.
Indication
AMITIZA (24 mcg) twice daily is approved to treat Chronic Idiopathic Constipation in adults. ?Idiopathic? means the cause of the constipation is unknown and not due to an underlying illness or medication. AMITIZA (8 mcg) twice daily is approved to treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C) in women 18 years of age and older.
Important Safety Information
AMITIZA is not for everyone. If you know or suspect you have a bowel blockage, do not take AMITIZA. If you are unsure, your healthcare provider should evaluate your condition before starting AMITIZA. You should not take AMITIZA if you have severe diarrhea.
AMITIZA has not been studied in pregnant women and should only be used during a pregnancy if the potential benefits justify the potential risk to the fetus. Women should have a negative pregnancy test before beginning treatment with AMITIZA and need to practice effective birth control measures. If you are pregnant or become pregnant while being treated with AMITIZA, talk to your healthcare provider to evaluate the risks to the fetus.
Some patients taking AMITIZA may experience nausea or diarrhea. If nausea occurs, take AMITIZA with food. If your nausea or diarrhea becomes severe, tell your healthcare provider.
Within an hour of taking AMITIZA, a sensation of chest tightness and shortness of breath may occur. These symptoms usually go away within three hours, but may recur with repeated use. Tell your healthcare provider if you experience these symptoms.
The most common side effects of taking AMITIZA (24 mcg) twice daily, orange capsules for Chronic Idiopathic Constipation are nausea, diarrhea, and headache. The most common side effects of taking AMITIZA (8 mcg) twice daily, pink capsules for IBS-C are nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. These are not all the side effects associated with AMITIZA.
