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Plecanatide Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 13, 2024.

Applies to the following strengths: 3 mg

Usual Adult Dose for Chronic Idiopathic Constipation

3 mg orally once a day

Use: Treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC)

Usual Pediatric Dose for Chronic Idiopathic Constipation

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available.

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available.

Precautions

US BOXED WARNING: RISK OF SERIOUS DEHYDRATION IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS. This drug is contraindicated in patients less than 6 years of age due to animal studies that revealed a single oral dose of this drug caused deaths from dehydration in young juvenile mice. Use of this drug should be avoided in patients age 6 years to less than 18 years.

Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 18 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available.

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