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FDA Approves Sucampo Pharmaceuticals’ Amitiza for Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Category: IBS |

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Amitiza (lubiprostone) for the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C) in adult women aged 18 and over. There is currently no prescription drug therapy for IBS-C. With this approval, Amitiza becomes the only FDA-approved medical treatment for IBS-C available in the United States. FULL STORY »

29th April 2008 | 1 Comment