Linzess (linaclotide) is a prescription medication used to treat specific intestinal conditions in adults. The 290mcg dosage is indicated for the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C).
Linaclotide works by increasing the secretion of fluid into the intestine, promoting faster bowel movements, and helping to relieve symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, and infrequent stools. It acts locally in the gut and is minimally absorbed into the bloodstream.