Amitiza Dosage: An Introduction
The dose of
Amitiza® (
lubiprostone) your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:
- The medical condition being treated
- Other medical conditions you may have.
As is always the case, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
The recommended Amitiza dose for treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with
constipation in women is Amitiza 8 mcg twice daily with food and water. This medication is not approved for treating irritable bowel syndrome in men, as it has not yet been shown to be effective.
Amitiza Dosing for Constipation
The recommended Amitiza dose for treating chronic idiopathic constipation (long-term constipation with no known cause) is Amitiza 24 mcg twice daily with food and water. The medication is approved for both men and women for this use.
General Information on Your Amitiza Dosage
Some considerations for people taking Amitiza include the following:
- The medication comes in capsule form. It is usually taken by mouth twice daily with food and water.
- Make sure to swallow the capsules whole. Do not chew or open them.
- For the medication to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. Amitiza will not continue to work if you stop taking it.
- If you are unsure about anything related to your dosage or Amitiza dosing in general, please talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
