Amitiza Capsule: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Amitiza Capsule
| Generic name | lubiprostone |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Chloride channel activator |
| Forms | Oval soft gelatin capsule, 8 mcg (pink, printed with "SPI"), Oval soft gelatin capsule, 24 mcg (orange, printed with "SPI") |
Amitiza is a prescription capsule medicine used to treat certain types of constipation in adults. It is not a traditional laxative, stool softener, or fiber supplement, but it produces similar effects by increasing fluid in the intestines.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.