LINZESS is available in a once-daily dose for the following indications1
For adults with IBS-C | 290 mcg
For adults with CIC |
2 dosing options
For functional constipation (FC) in pediatric patients 6 to 17 years of age | 72 mcg
For adults with IBS-C | 290 mcg
For adults with CIC | 2 dosing options
For functional constipation (FC) in pediatric patients 6 to 17 years of age | 72 mcg
ICD-10 diagnosis codes2
For IBS-C*
290 mcg
K58.1
For CIC*
145 mcg | 72 mcg
K59.04
For FC†
72 mcg
K59.04
For informational purposes only. It is the responsibility of the healthcare provider to determine the appropriate code(s) for services provided to his or her patient. Nothing in this website is intended to serve as reimbursement advice, a guarantee of coverage, or a guarantee of payment for LINZESS.
*For adult patients.
†For pediatric patients 6 to 17 years of age.
CIC, chronic idiopathic constipation; FC, functional constipation; IBS-C, irritable bowel syndrome with constipation.
LINZESS should be taken1:
Every day
Once a day
On an empty stomach and at least 30 minutes prior to a meal
At approximately the same time each day
For patients who are unable to swallow the capsule whole,
LINZESS capsules can be opened and administered orally either in applesauce or with water.
Clinical considerations1
- Duration of use is not limited
- No drug-drug interactions are anticipated
- Negligible systemic availability