CIC refers to Chronic Idiopathic Constipation, which is a condition, not a drug. However, medication can be used to treat CIC.
Linaclotide, sold under the brand name LINZESS®, is a prescription medication used to treat chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) in adults and functional constipation (FC) in children and adolescents.
In simpler terms, CIC is a type of constipation with no known underlying cause. While CIC isn't a drug itself, medications like linaclotide (LINZESS®) can be prescribed to manage the symptoms and improve bowel function.
