Initially approved in 2012, linaclotide is already indicated for treating chronic idiopathic constipation and IBS-C in adults. The FDA in 2023 also approved linaclotide capsules for treating ...

The FDA expands use of linaclotide to children as young as age 7 years with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Once-daily linaclotide improved weekly spontaneous bowel movements from 1.16 to 3.41 during the 12-week ...

A newly approved option for pediatric patients with functional constipation significantly increased the frequency of bowel movements and improved other burdensome symptoms as well, according to a ...

The FDA has approved Linzess (linaclotide) for children aged 7 and older with IBS-C, marking the first FDA-approved drug for ...

FDA approves IBS drug for children, Linzess, to treat pediatric IBS-C in patients ages 7 and older with proven safety and efficacy.

Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a chronic disorder of the gastrointestinal system that affects the quality of life in children and adults. Symptoms include varying types of abdominal discomfort ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 10-year-old daughter spends hours in the bathroom daily. Every time I inquire, she tells me she is constipated. We do not eat out a lot, and we incorporate fruits or vegetables at ...

A child may need treatment for constipation if their symptoms persist despite dietary changes. Laxatives, enemas, and some home remedies will help. Constipation treatments aim to promote bowel ...

Many of you suggested treatments for “Pooped Out and Sad in the South,” which was the letter from the grandmother who was concerned about her grandson’s difficulties in having bowel movements. I hope ...

Some toddlers find learning to pass stool without a diaper challenging. They may have had a large or painful bowel movement previously and be afraid to defecate again, so they begin withholding stool, ...