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Indications

Elobixibat is used to treat chronic idiopathic constipation. It isn't meant for constipation that is linked to organic diseases.

⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.

Pharmacology

Elobixibat blocks the ileal bile acid transporter (IBAT), which sits on the epithelial cells of the terminal ileum and normally takes bile acid back into the body. With reabsorption inhibited, more bile acid passes into the large intestine. There, the bile acid draws water and electrolytes into the lumen and also makes the colon move more. This is how Elobixibat relieves constipation.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

During Pregnancy: Pregnant women, and women who may be pregnant, should use Elobixibat only if the expected benefit of the treatment outweighs the possible risks.

During Lactation: Women who are breastfeeding should avoid Elobixibat. If treatment with Elobixibat is essential, breast feeding must be stopped for the duration of treatment.

⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Dosage Reference

⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.

Adults: Adults usually take Elobixibat 10 mg orally once a day, before a meal. The doctor may adjust the dose depending on the patient's symptoms, but the daily dose must not go above 15 mg. Elderly patients generally have reduced physiological functions, so caution is needed, for example by reducing the dose. In children, safety has not been established. This covers low-birth-weight infants, neonates, nursing infants, infants and pediatric patients, as there is no clinical experience in these groups.

Side Effects & Interactions

Side Effects

No side-effect data recorded yet.