Linzess 145 ug/1
linaclotide · CAPSULE, GELATIN COATED · Allergan, Inc.
Linzess is a capsule, gelatin coated containing linaclotide at 145 ug/1, taken oral. Manufactured by Allergan, Inc..
Key Facts
- Brand Name
- Linzess
- Generic Name
- linaclotide
- NDC Code (Product)
0456-1201- Manufacturer
- Allergan, Inc.
- Strength
- 145 ug/1
- Dosage Form
- CAPSULE, GELATIN COATED
- Route
- ORAL
- Marketing Status
- Application #
- NDA202811
- Drug Class
- Guanylate Cyclase-C Agonist [EPC]
- Marketing Start
- 09/08/2012
Recall History
Cardinal Health Inc.
CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage.
Side Effects Reported to FDA
FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects
Full Prescribing Information
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE LINZESS is indicated for the treatment of: • irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) in adults and pediatric patients 7 years of age and older • chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) in adults • functional constipation (FC) in pediatric patients 2 years of age and older LINZESS is a guanylate cyclase-C agonist indicated for treatment of: Irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) in adults and pediatric patients 7 years of age and older. ( 1 ) Chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) in adults. ( 1 ) Functional constipation (FC) in pediatric patients 2 years of age and older. ( 1 )
Dosage & Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The recommended dosage in adults is: IBS-C : 290 mcg orally once daily. ( 2.1 ) CIC : 145 mcg orally once daily or 72 mcg orally once daily based on individual presentation or tolerability. ( 2.1 ) The recommended dosage in pediatric patients: 7 years of age and older with IBS-C : 145 mcg orally once daily. ( 2.1 ) 2 years of age and older with FC : 72 mcg orally once daily. ( 2.1 ) Administration Instructions ( 2.2 ): Take on empty stomach at least 30 minutes prior to a meal at approximately the same time each day. Do not crush or chew LINZESS capsule or capsule contents. For patients who have difficulty swallowing capsules whole or those with a nasogastric or gastrostomy tube, see full prescribing information for instructions for opening the capsule and administering with applesauce or water. 2.1 Recommended Dosage Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C) : The recommended dosage of LINZESS is: • Adults : 290 mcg orally once daily • Pediatric patients 7 years of age and older : 145 mcg orally once daily Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) in Adults The recommended dosage of LINZESS in adults is 145 mcg orally once daily. A dosage of 72 mcg …
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS LINZESS is contraindicated in: Patients less than 2 years of age due to the risk of serious dehydration [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ), Use in Specific Populations ( 8.4 )] . Patients with known or suspected mechanical gastrointestinal obstruction. Patients less than 2 years of age. ( 4 , 5.1 , 8.4 ) Patients with known or suspected mechanical gastrointestinal obstruction. ( 4 )
Adverse Reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Most common adverse reactions (≥2%) reported in adult patients with IBS-C or CIC are: diarrhea, abdominal pain, flatulence and abdominal distension. ( 6.1 ) Most common adverse reaction (≥2%) reported in pediatric patients 7 to 17 years of age with IBS-C and 6 to 17 years of age with FC is diarrhea. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact AbbVie, Inc. at 1-800-633-9110 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared with rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Demographic characteristics were comparable between treatment groups in all studies [see Clinical Studies ( 14.1 , 14.2 , 14.3 , 14.4 , 14.5 )] . Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C) in Adults Most Common Adverse Reactions The data described below reflect exposure to LINZESS in the two placebo-controlled clinical trials involving 1605 adult patients with IBS-C (Trials 1 and 2) [see Clinical Studies ( 14.1 )] . Patients were rand…
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Linzess used for?
Linzess contains linaclotide. It is a capsule, gelatin coated taken oral. Consult your doctor for specific uses.
Is Linzess a controlled substance?
Linzess is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.
What is the generic name for Linzess?
The generic name for Linzess is linaclotide. There are no other listed brand versions of linaclotide.
What is the NDC code for Linzess 145 ug/1?
The NDC (National Drug Code) for Linzess 145 ug/1 is 0456-1201, listed by Allergan, Inc..
Other Linzess Dosages
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