Linzess 290 MCG 30 Caps

Linzess 290 mcg 30 caps is an effective drug for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C), helping to facilitate bowel movement and eliminate constipation and abdominal pain.

Linzess ingredients

Linzess 290 mcg capsule contains Linaclotide, which treats constipation and belongs to Guanylate cyclase-C (GC-C) agonists. GC-C is a protein that works in the intestine. Linzess' mechanism of action is activating this protein, which includes increasing the amount of fluid in the intestine, accelerating the movement of food through it, and then treating constipation and regulating bowel movements.

Linzess Uses

Linzess pill is used to treat:

• Constipation.
• Irritable bowel syndrome with constipation, which some symptoms, such as abdominal pain and bloating may accompany.
• Chronic idiopathic constipation that continues to return or remains for 3 months or more for unknown reasons.
• Treatment of functional constipation in children and adolescents aged 6 - 17 years.

Linzess dosage

• You should follow the doctor's instructions when taking Linzess caps.
• The medication is taken in the morning on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before breakfast.
• It can take two weeks for the patient to see the symptoms improve.
• The dose of the drug varies depending on the patient's health problem.
• Irritable bowel syndrome with constipation dose: 290 ug (2 capsules) once a day.
• Chronic idiopathic constipation dose: 145 micrograms (one capsule) once a day.
• Children's dosage for functional constipation: 72 micrograms once a day.

Linzess side effects

Side effects of Linzess include:

• Diarrhea.
• Abdominal pain.
• Gases.
• Bloating.

Stop taking medication if it causes persistent diarrhea, severe abdominal pain, changes in stool color to black, or blood with it, and consult a doctor immediately.

Linzess contraindications

Linzess is not used in case of:

• Allergy to drug ingredients.
• blockage of the intestine.
• Children under 2 years of age, as it may cause severe diarrhea and fatal tachycardia.

Linzess precautions

The doctor should be consulted before taking Linzess in case:

• Administration of the drug to children under 6 years to treat functional constipation.
• Administration of the drug to those under 18 years to treat IBS with constipation.
• Pregnancy and lactation.

Linzess and pregnancy

The doctor should be consulted before taking the drug during pregnancy.

Linzess and lactation

The doctor should be consulted before taking the drug during the breastfeeding period.

Drug interactions

The doctor should be consulted before taking linzess besides any other medication, to prevent the effect of either on the effectiveness of the other.

Preservation and storage of the drug

• Keep in a cool and dry place.
• Keep away from light and moisture.
• Store away from children's reach.

FAQs

When does Linzess effect start?

According to studies, people who took Linzess noticed an improvement in constipation symptoms about a week after they started taking the drug.

Does the Linzess increase weight?

Linzess doesn't affect weight, but if you're worried it's a reason to put on weight, consult your doctor to find out why.