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Medicines linaclotideQuestion & answer

linaclotide · Medicine question

Does the capsule shell of Constella (linaclotide) contain gelatin?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Yes, the capsule shell of Constella (linaclotide) contains gelatin.

Sources for this answer

Constella 290 micrograms hard capsulesAbbVie Ltd · emc · SmPC §6.1 List of excipients · Version 14Document updated 28 January 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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