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Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome is a condition that affects how the digestive system works, often causing stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea or constipation. Tests may be normal because IBS does not damage the bowel.

Bentyl

Dicyclomine

10mg · 20mg

Dicyclomine capsules for irritable bowel syndrome. It calms the muscle contractions in the gut that cause cramping and discomfort.

From$0.56/ capsuleView

Colospa

Mebeverine

135mg · 200mg

Mebeverine tablets for irritable bowel syndrome and gut spasms. It acts directly on the gut muscle without affecting the rest of the body's nervous system.

From$1.80/ capsuleView

Key points

  • Symptoms may change over time and can include altered bowel habits, wind and discomfort after eating.
  • Triggers can include certain foods, stress, alcohol or caffeine for some people.
  • Management may involve diet and lifestyle changes, psychological therapies or medicines chosen for particular symptoms.

Medicines listed for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

The listed products for irritable bowel syndrome contain mebeverine and dicyclomine. Both are antispasmodic medicines, a class used to ease bowel muscle spasms, and the catalogue includes Colospa and Bentyl as capsules.

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