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XPHOZAH (tenapanor hydrochloride)

Gastrointestinal Approved 2023-10-17

Xphozah helps adults who struggle with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C). This medication is used to improve bowel movements by softening stool consistency and speeding up the time it takes for waste to pass through the intestines. It also helps reduce the abdominal pain often associated with this condition by decreasing the sensitivity of the nerves in the gut.

Source: FDA Label • ARDELYX INC

How XPHOZAH Works

This drug works by blocking the sodium/hydrogen exchanger 3 (NHE3) found on the surface of the small intestine and colon. By preventing the body from absorbing dietary sodium, it causes more water to flow into the intestinal tract, which softens the stool and speeds up transit. Additionally, it helps lower abdominal pain by reducing visceral hypersensitivity and intestinal permeability.

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Phase 3 Trials
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Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2023-10-17
Patent Cliff
2042

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Routes
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TABLET

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Active Ingredient: TENAPANOR HYDROCHLORIDE

XPHOZAH Approval History

2024
2025
2026
Original
New Indication
New Form
Label Update
9 FDA actions from 2023 to 2025 · 1 indication expansions
Jun 2025 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
Mar 2025 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
Oct 2023 ORIGINAL
New Indication · Type 10 - New Indication Submitted as Distinct NDA - Not Consolidated

What XPHOZAH Treats

1 indications

XPHOZAH is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2023. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation
Source: FDA Label

XPHOZAH Boxed Warning

RISK OF SERIOUS DEHYDRATION IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS IBSRELA is contraindicated in patients less than 6 years of age; in nonclinical studies in young juvenile rats administration of tenapanor caused deaths presumed to be due to dehydration [see Contraindications (4) , Use in Specific Populations (8.4) ]. Avoid use of IBSRELA in patients 6 years to less than 12 years of age [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) , Use in Specific Populations (8.4) ]. The safety and effectiveness of IBSRELA have not bee...

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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)

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XPHOZAH FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

XPHOZAH is indicated for the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation.

⚠️ BOXED WARNING

WARNING: RISK OF SERIOUS DEHYDRATION IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS IBSRELA is contraindicated in patients less than 6 years of age; in nonclinical studies in young juvenile rats administration of tenapanor caused deaths presumed to be due to dehydration [see Contraindications (4) , Use in Specific Populatio...

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XPHOZAH Patents & Exclusivity

Latest Patent: Nov 2042
Exclusivity: Oct 2026

Patents (6 active)

US12539299 Expires Nov 26, 2042
US10940146 Expires Apr 10, 2034
US10272079 Expires Apr 10, 2034
US8541448 Expires Aug 1, 2033
US8969377 Expires Dec 30, 2029
US12016856 Expires Dec 30, 2029

Exclusivity

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Source: FDA Orange Book

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