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LUBIPROSTONE

Chloride Channel Activators
Gastrointestinal Approved 2021-11-30

LUBIPROSTONE is indicated for the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation; Opioid-Induced Constipation; Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation.

Source: FDA Label • ASCENT PHARMS INC
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Indications
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Phase 3 Trials
4
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2021-11-30
Routes
ORAL
Dosage Forms
CAPSULE

LUBIPROSTONE Approval History

2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Original
New Indication
New Form
Label Update
14 FDA actions from 2021 to 2025
Jan 2025 ORIGINAL
Update
Mar 2023 ORIGINAL
Update
Jun 2022 ORIGINAL
Update

What LUBIPROSTONE Treats

3 indications

LUBIPROSTONE is approved for 3 conditions since its original approval in 2021. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
  • Opioid-Induced Constipation
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation
Source: FDA Label

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Clinical Trial Registry

27 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT07277907 STOPS 03 LB20250919 82370547 Ph 3 recruiting Efficacy and Safety of Lubiprostone in the Treatment of Slow Transit Constipation
NCT01839734 LAMBCHOP results posted 13-071 Ph 2 completed Lubiprostone as a Modulator of Gut Microbial Translocation in HIV With Incomplete CD4 Recovery on Antiretroviral Therapy
NCT00908076 AMITIZA results posted H-21192 Ph 4 completed Amitiza in Constipation Associated With PD (Parkinson's Disease)
NCT01096290 results posted 09-250 Ph 4 terminated Comparison of Lubiprostone and Placebo for the Relief of Constipation From Constipating Medications
NCT00746395 results posted 07-096 Ph 4 completed Randomized, Placebo-controlled Trial of Lubiprostone as a Preparation for Capsule Endoscopy
NCT02481947 results posted BLI400-301 Ph 3 completed A Safety and Efficacy Evaluation of BLI400 Laxative in Constipated Adults
NCT02042183 results posted SAG/0211PFC-1131 2013-004384-31, EMEA-000245-PIP01-08 Ph 3 completed Lubiprostone in Children With Functional Constipation
NCT02766777 results posted SCMP-0211-303 Ph 3 completed Evaluation of the Safety of Lubiprostone in Pediatric Participants Aged ≥ 6 Years to < 18 Years With Functional Constipation
NCT01298219 results posted OBD1033 Ph 3 completed Opioid-induced Bowel Dysfunction (OBD) Pivotal Assessment of Lubiprostone (OPAL)
NCT02138136 results posted SAG-0211PFC-11S1 2013-004384-31 Ph 3 completed Lubiprostone for Children With Constipation
NCT03097861 results posted SCMP-0211-302 Ph 3 completed Evaluation of the Bioequivalence of Sprinkle and Capsule Formulations of Lubiprostone, as Compared to Placebo
NCT02544152 results posted SCMP-0211-201 Ph 2 terminated Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of Lubiprostone in Adults With Mixed or Unsubtyped Irritable Bowel Syndrome
NCT01993875 results posted SCMP-0211-301 Ph 3 completed Pharmacodynamic, Pharmacokinetic, and Tolerability Study of a Liquid Form of Lubiprostone in Adult Subjects With Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
NCT02729909 results posted Lubiprostone-3003 U1111-1168-6358, 153300410A0196 Ph 3 completed Lubiprostone for Chronic Idiopathic Constipation Treatment
NCT01190020 results posted MS-LUB-106 Ph 1 completed Effect of Lubiprostone on Methanogenesis and Bowel Function in Chronic Constipation.
NCT02695719 results posted Lubiprostone-3002 U1111-1168-6272 Ph 3 completed Lubiprostone for Treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
NCT02651155 results posted Lubiprostone-3001 U1111-1170-0417 Ph 3 completed Lubiprostone for the Treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
NCT00844831 results posted 285.09 Ph 4 completed Effects of Lubiprostone on Small Bowel and Colonic Bacteria: A Correlation Study With Segmental and Whole Gut Transit
NCT01469819 results posted LUB-119 Ph 2, Ph 3 completed Lubiprostone Effect on Gastrointestinal Tract Transit Times Measured by Smartpill in Patients With Chronic Constipation
NCT01447849 results posted MSA-LUB-125 MSA-NC-LUB-125 Ph 2, Ph 3 completed Lubiprostone and Mucus Secretion in Patients With Chronic Constipation
NCT01170039 results posted IRB00014592 Ph 4 completed The Effectiveness of Lubiprostone in Constipated Diabetics
NCT01236534 results posted URMC08-022LUB Ph 4 completed Lubiprostone in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis Associated Constipation
NCT01674530 DRL-USG01-L/2012 Ph 3 completed Evaluation of Clinical Equivalence Between Two Lubiprostone Products in the Treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
NCT00934479 09-001281 Ph 1 completed Intestinal Microecology in Chronic Constipation
NCT01324284 Lubiprostone AIG-GI2011-01 Ph 3 completed Comparative Study of Lubiprostone and PEG Preparation Versus Conventional PEG Preparation for Colonoscopy
NCT01372423 CS-01-2011 71060001 Ph 3 completed Evaluation of Clinical Equivalence Between Two Lubiprostone Products
NCT01166789 07-004L Ph 1 completed Lubiprostone Effects on Visceral Pain Sensitivity
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Trial Timeline

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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.

LUBIPROSTONE FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

LUBIPROSTONE is indicated for the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation; Opioid-Induced Constipation; Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation.

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Data Sources

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