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Amitiza

Amitiza Dosage

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCPCydnee Ng, PharmD
Reviewed by Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, Cydnee Ng, PharmD
Last reviewed on March 11, 2026

The average cost for 60 capsules of 24mcg of Amitiza is $43.44 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 85.96% off the average retail price of $309.35.

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Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

8mcg

60 capsules

$41.39

$0.69

24mcg

60 capsules

$43.44

$0.72

Typical dosage for Amitiza

  • Chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC): The typical dose is 24 mcg by mouth twice per day with food and water.
  • Constipation from long-term opioid use: The typical dose is 24 mcg by mouth twice per day with food and water.
  • Irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C): The typical dose is 8 mcg by mouth twice per day with food and water.

Your dose might differ if you have liver problems.

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