Over-the-Counter (OTC) Treatments
There is no single plan for treating irritable bowel syndrome. IBS is different for everyone. With your physician's help, you can find an individual approach that works best for your symptoms. The treatment is focused on controlling, rather than curing, the symptoms of IBS.
Over-the-counter products may be useful, but be sure to check with your doctor first before taking them.
Probiotics:
Probiotics are dietary supplements which contain beneficial or friendly bacteria or yeasts which may strengthen or exert health benefits to the body’s natural digestive system. Probiotics offer a way to restore the natural balance of your digestive system especially if you suffer from anyone of constipation, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, urgency or gas and bloating. Numerous research studies have shown benefits for sufferers of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis).
Over-the-counter products may be useful, but be sure to check with your doctor first before taking them.
Probiotics:
Probiotics are dietary supplements which contain beneficial or friendly bacteria or yeasts which may strengthen or exert health benefits to the body’s natural digestive system. Probiotics offer a way to restore the natural balance of your digestive system especially if you suffer from anyone of constipation, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, urgency or gas and bloating. Numerous research studies have shown benefits for sufferers of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis).
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Common ProbioticsStarted by Jeffrey Roberts , 28 Dec 2007 |
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Please read before choosing an IBS product!Started by The Community Managers , 25 Mar 2006 |
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peppermint oil - does it matter if the enteric coating dissolves?Started by grizzzlybear , 16 Jan 2020 |
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Atrantil anyone?Started by lsgv100 , 19 Dec 2019 |
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Anyone tried IBSolution supplements?Started by mb83 , 29 Jul 2019 ![]() |
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What about ibgaStarted by richard vizper , 23 Nov 2018 |
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Do not take Symbioflor 2Started by ibsveteran1972 , 25 Aug 2018 |
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HCL Acid SupplementationStarted by pi-ibs-d , 23 Aug 2018 |
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Cheap loperamide/indium UK/ onlineStarted by adamalali , 21 Jul 2018 |
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Waking up in the middle of the nightStarted by Ylba , 14 Apr 2018 |
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FODMAPStarted by momzybaby , 07 Jan 2018 ![]() |
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Weird Symptoms Questions regarding new Probiotic'sStarted by goodband34 , 12 Oct 2017 |
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enteric coated peppermint - it workedStarted by bygones , 24 Sep 2017 |
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Saccharomyces Boulardii “live and active cultures”?Started by CCinPA , 16 Sep 2017 |
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Enteric coated peppermint: how often?Started by blackrose86 , 20 Jun 2017 |
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Kijimea™ IBSStarted by frazzled , 10 Jun 2017 |
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Fibre/Supplements/Vitamins - AustraliaStarted by Gas Bag , 06 May 2017 ![]() |
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Tormentavena dr. VogelStarted by Sara88 , 06 Jan 2017 ![]() |
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When to take fiber supplementsStarted by AA01 , 30 Oct 2016 |
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Iberogast/STW5Started by jza , 11 Oct 2016 |
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Metamucil and fiber. Any success?Started by EJ Marie , 04 Oct 2016 |
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Extreme Bloating OTC products?Started by lindse_ys , 01 Sep 2016 ![]() |
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Magnesium Citrate for constipationStarted by Fenly , 26 Aug 2016 ![]() |
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peppermintoil capsulesStarted by Vero , 23 Aug 2016 |
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Supplement regimens?Started by Anneekins , 16 Aug 2016 |
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simethicone for gas?Started by tessamess67 , 09 Aug 2016 |
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Mutaflor works but with weird side effectsStarted by irritable bitch syndrome , 24 Jul 2016 ![]() |
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Low-dose Naltrexone (LDN) for IBS and other chronic digestive diseasesStarted by Arths , 24 Jul 2016 ![]() |
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