Amitiza
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PATIENT INFORMATION
Dosing Instructions
Patients should take a single 24mcg capsule of AMITIZA twice daily with food or a meal. The capsule should be taken once in the morning and once in the evening daily as prescribed. Physicians and patients should periodically assess the need for continued treatment with AMITIZA.
Nausea and Diarrhea
Patients should take AMITIZA with food or a meal to reduce symptoms of nausea. Patients on treatment who experience severe nausea or diarrhea should inform their physician.
Brand Name: Amitiza
Generic Name: Lubiprostone
Generic Name: Lubiprostone
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