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Lubiprostone

Strength: 24mcg Count: 60

NDC

42291-476-60

Class

Rx

Brand Name

Amitiza

Imprint Code

A42

Color(s)

orange

Shape

oval

Score

no score

Case Count

NA

Inactive Ingredients

black iron oxide, gelatin, iron oxide red, medium-chain triglycerides, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution, and titanium dioxide. Orange capsules contain 24 mcg of lubiprostone and the following inactive ingredients: D&C Yellow #10, FD&C Red #40, gelatin, medium-chain triglycerides, purified water and sorbitol sorbitan solution.

Indications and Usage

1.1 Chronic Idiopathic Constipation in Adults Lubiprostone capsules are indicated for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) in adults. 1.2 Opioid-Induced Constipation in Adult Patients with Chronic Non-Cancer Pain Lubiprostone capsules are indicated for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation (OIC) in adult patients with chronic non-cancer pain, including patients with chronic pain related to prior cancer or its treatment who do not require frequent (e.g., weekly) opioid dosage escalation.

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