Starting IBSRELA
How to take IBSRELA
For continued results, take IBSRELA 2x daily.*
Take one 50 mg tablet just before your first meal and one just before your last.
Just before breakfast
&
Just before dinner
*Individual dosing may vary. Always take IBSRELA as directed by your healthcare provider.
Things to keep in mind when taking IBSRELA:
- If you miss a dose, skip the missed dose, and take the next dose at the regular time
- Do not take 2 doses of IBSRELA at the same time
- Talk to your healthcare provider if you have questions about taking IBSRELA
Resources to get you started with IBSRELA
Here are some key things to know as you start IBSRELA.
Consistency is key, and it’s important to keep taking IBSRELA as directed by your healthcare provider. Use this tracker to help stay on top of your daily doses.
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Frequently asked questions
How many times a day do I need to take IBSRELA?
IBSRELA is a 50-mg tablet taken twice a day, just before breakfast and just before dinner.
When should I take IBSRELA if I do not eat breakfast?
If you don’t eat breakfast, take IBSRELA immediately before your first meal of the day and immediately prior to dinner.
What if I forget to take my IBSRELA?
If you miss a dose, skip the missed dose, and take the next dose at the regular time. Do not take 2 doses of IBSRELA at the same time.
IMPORTANT RISK INFORMATION
- Do not give IBSRELA to children who are less than 6 years of age. It may harm them.
- You should not give IBSRELA to children 6 years to less than 18 years of age. It may harm them. IBSRELA can cause severe diarrhea and your child could get severe dehydration (loss of a large amount of body water and salt).
- Do not take IBSRELA if a doctor has told you that you have a bowel blockage (intestinal obstruction).
Before you take IBSRELA, tell your doctor about your medical conditions, including if you are:
- Pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if IBSRELA will harm your unborn baby.
- Breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed, although IBSRELA is not expected to pass into your breast milk and to harm your baby. Talk with your doctor about the best way to feed your baby if you take IBSRELA.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements.
Side Effects
Diarrhea is the most common side effect of IBSRELA, and it can sometimes be severe. Stop taking IBSRELA and call your doctor if you develop severe diarrhea.
Other common side effects of IBSRELA include swelling, or a feeling of fullness or pressure in your abdomen (distension), gas (flatulence), or dizziness.
These are not all the possible side effects of IBSRELA. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects to www.fda.gov/medwatch.
What is IBSRELA?
IBSRELA (tenapanor) is a prescription medicine used in adults to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C). It is not known if IBSRELA is safe and effective in children less than 18 years of age.
Please see full Prescribing Information and Medication Guide, including Boxed Warning.
What is IBSRELA?
IBSRELA (tenapanor) is a prescription medicine used in adults to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C). It is not known if IBSRELA is safe and effective in children less than 18 years of age.
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IMPORTANT RISK INFORMATION
- Do not give IBSRELA to children who are less than 6 years of age. It may harm them.
- You should not give IBSRELA to children 6 years to less than 18 years of age. It may harm them. IBSRELA can cause severe diarrhea and your child could get severe dehydration (loss of a large amount of body water and salt).
- Do not take IBSRELA if a doctor has told you that you have a bowel blockage (intestinal obstruction).
Before you take IBSRELA, tell your doctor about your medical conditions, including if you are:
- Pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if IBSRELA will harm your unborn baby.
- Breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed, although IBSRELA is not expected to pass into your breast milk and to harm your baby. Talk with your doctor about the best way to feed your baby if you take IBSRELA.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements.
Side Effects
Diarrhea is the most common side effect of IBSRELA, and it can sometimes be severe. Stop taking IBSRELA and call your doctor if you develop severe diarrhea.
Other common side effects of IBSRELA include swelling, or a feeling of fullness or pressure in your abdomen (distension), gas (flatulence), or dizziness.
These are not all the possible side effects of IBSRELA. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects to www.fda.gov/medwatch.
What is IBSRELA?
IBSRELA (tenapanor) is a prescription medicine used in adults to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C). It is not known if IBSRELA is safe and effective in children less than 18 years of age.
Please see full Prescribing Information and Medication Guide, including Boxed Warning.
What is IBSRELA?
IBSRELA (tenapanor) is a prescription medicine used in adults to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C). It is not known if IBSRELA is safe and effective in children less than 18 years of age.