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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Learning Center
Prescribed Medications
| 1. | tegaserod(Zelnorm ) | ||
| 2. | hyoscyamine(Levsin , others...) | ||
| 3. | propantheline(Pro-Banthine ) | ||
| 4. | amitriptyline(Elavil , others...) | ||
| 5. | imipramine(Tofranil , Tofranil-PM) | ||
| 6. | alosetron(Lotronex ) | ||
| 7. | loperamide(Imodium ) | ||
| 8. | dicyclomine(Bentyl , Dicyclocot) | ||
| 9. | methylcellulose | ||
| 10. | atropine/hyoscyamine/PB/scopolamine(Donnatal , others...) | ||
| 11. | belladonna alkaloids(Belladonna Tincture ) | ||
| 12. | chlordiazepoxide-clidinium(Clindex , Chlordinium) | ||
| 13. | lubiprostone(Amitiza ) | ||
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Over the Counter Medications
| 1. | psyllium(Metamucil , others...) | ||
| 2. | loperamide(Maalox Anti-Diarrheal , others...) | ||
| 3. | methylcellulose(Citrucel , others...) | ||
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Medications affect each child differently, and no one medication works for every child with IBS. The child and parent will need to work with the doctor to find the best combination of medicine, diet, counseling and support to manage symptoms. Stoo...
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PSYLLIUM (SIL i yum) is a bulk-forming fiber laxative. This medicine is used to treat constipation.
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PSYLLIUM (SIL i yum) is a bulk-forming fiber laxative. This medicine is used to treat constipation.
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PSYLLIUM (SIL i yum) is a bulk-forming fiber laxative. This medicine is used to treat constipation.
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Psyllium is a seed used for medicinal purposes taken from the common fleawort, Plantago psyllium . There are about 250 species of the genus Plantago found worldwide; they belong to the Plantaginaceae family. The most common species producing seed ...
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ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE; MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE; SIMETHICONE (a LOO mi num hye DROX ide; mag NEE zhum hye DROX ide; sye METH i kone) is an antacid and antigas medicine. It is used to relieve the symptoms of indigestion, heartburn, sour stomach, and the di...
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ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE; MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE; SIMETHICONE (a LOO mi num hye DROX ide; mag NEE zhum hye DROX ide; sye METH i kone) is an antacid and antigas medicine. It is used to relieve the symptoms of indigestion, heartburn, sour stomach, and the di...
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Antiflatulent; antifoaming agent.
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Antiflatulent; antifoaming agent.
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Antiflatulent; antifoaming agent.
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Antiflatulent; antifoaming agent.
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TEGASEROD (te GAS a rod) is used to treat women who have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with constipation as their main problem. It may also be used for relief of chronic constipation in patients (men and women) less than 65 years of age.
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Partial type 4 serotonergic (5-HT 4 ) receptor agonist; modulates serotonin-sensitive GI processes.
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Antimuscarinic; a naturally occurring tertiary amine; one of the optical isomers (the l -isomer) constituting atropine ( d , l -hyoscyamine).
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HYOSCYAMINE (hye oh SYE a meen) is used to treat stomach and bladder problems. It is also used as an antidote for certain drug overdoses, to help diagnose certain problems of the gastrointestinal tract, to reduce pain and secretions caused by panc...
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HYOSCYAMINE (hye oh SYE a meen) is used to treat stomach and bladder problems. It is also used as an antidote for certain drug overdoses, to help diagnose certain problems of the gastrointestinal tract, to reduce pain and secretions caused by panc...
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HYOSCYAMINE (hye oh SYE a meen) is used to treat stomach and bladder problems. It is also used as an antidote for certain drug overdoses, to help diagnose certain problems of the gastrointestinal tract, to reduce pain and secretions caused by panc...
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HYOSCYAMINE (hye oh SYE a meen) is used to treat stomach and bladder problems. It is also used as an antidote for certain drug overdoses, to help diagnose certain problems of the gastrointestinal tract, to reduce pain and secretions caused by panc...
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HYOSCYAMINE (hye oh SYE a meen) is used to treat stomach and bladder problems. It is also used as an antidote for certain drug overdoses, to help diagnose certain problems of the gastrointestinal tract, to reduce pain and secretions caused by panc...
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HYOSCYAMINE (hye oh SYE a meen) is used to treat stomach and bladder problems. It is also used as an antidote for certain drug overdoses, to help diagnose certain problems of the gastrointestinal tract, to reduce pain and secretions caused by panc...
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HYOSCYAMINE (hye oh SYE a meen) is used to treat stomach and bladder problems. It is also used as an antidote for certain drug overdoses, to help diagnose certain problems of the gastrointestinal tract, to reduce pain and secretions caused by panc...
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PROPANTHELINE (proe PAN the leen) is used in combination with other medicines to treat peptic ulcer disease.
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Synthetic quaternary ammonium antimuscarinic.
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA).
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Amitriptyline is a medication used to treat various forms of depression, pain associated with the nerves (neuropathic pain), and to prevent migraine headaches. It is sold in the United States under the brand names Elavil and Endep.
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Amitriptyline is a medication used to treat various forms of depression , pain associated with the nerves (neuropathic pain), and to prevent migraine headaches. It is sold in the United States under the brand name Elavil.
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IMIPRAMINE (im IP ra meen) is used to treat depression. This medicine can also help children who have a nighttime bed wetting problem.
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IMIPRAMINE (im IP ra meen) is used to treat depression. This medicine can also help children who have a nighttime bed wetting problem.
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Dibenzazapine-derivative tricyclic antidepressant (TCA).
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Imipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant. It is sold under the brand name Tofranil in the United States.
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ALOSETRON (al OH se tron) is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in women. It is reserved for those women who have severe diarrhea as the main symptom and who have not had success with other treatments. This medicine has not been shown to...
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Selective serotonergic type 3 (5-HT 3 ) receptor inhibitor; may modulate serotonin-sensitive GI processes.
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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DICYCLOMINE (dye SYE kloe meen) is used to treat bowel problems including irritable bowel syndrome.
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DICYCLOMINE (dye SYE kloe meen) is used to treat bowel problems including irritable bowel syndrome.
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DICYCLOMINE (dye SYE kloe meen) is used to treat bowel problems including irritable bowel syndrome.
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Dicyclomine hydrochloride is a synthetic tertiary amine antispasmodic.
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METHYLCELLULOSE (meth ill SELL yoo lose) is a bulk-forming laxative. This medicine is used to treat constipation.
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METHYLCELLULOSE (meth ill SELL yoo lose) is a bulk-forming laxative. This medicine is used to treat constipation.
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ATROPINE; HYOSCYAMINE; PHENOBARBITAL; SCOPOLAMINE (A troe peen; hye oh SYE a meen; fee noe BAR bi tal; skoe POL a meen) is used to treat different bowel problems including irritable bowel syndrome, acute enterocolitis, or duodenal ulcer.
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ATROPINE; HYOSCYAMINE; PHENOBARBITAL; SCOPOLAMINE (A troe peen; hye oh SYE a meen; fee noe BAR bi tal; skoe POL a meen) is used to treat different bowel problems including irritable bowel syndrome, acute enterocolitis, or duodenal ulcer.
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LUBIPROSTONE (loo bi PROS tone) is a laxative. It is used to treat chronic constipation.
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Bicyclic fatty acid; selectively activates intestinal ClC-2 chloride channels and increases intestinal fluid secretion.
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CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE; CLIDINIUM (klor dye az e POX ide; kli DI nee um) is a stomach relaxant and a benzodiazepine. It is used to lower stomach acid in peptic ulcer disease. It is also used to treat problems of the intestines, like irritable bowel synd...
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Antimuscarinic; naturally occurring mixture of tertiary amine alkaloids.
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Belladonna, more commonly known as deadly night-shade, Atropa belladonna , devil's cherries, devil's herb, divale, dwale, dwayberry, great morel, naughty man's cherries, and poison black cherry, is a perennial herb that has been valued for its med...
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