Medications associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ingredients whose current FDA labeling lists an association with irritable bowel syndrome, extracted from manufacturer submissions via NIH DailyMed.
Label-linked ingredients
Alosetron
Alosetron tablets are indicated only for women with severe diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)...
Clidinium
Based on a review of this drug by the National Academy of Sciences – National Research Council and/or other in...
Dicyclomine
Dicyclomine hydrochloride is indicated for the treatment of patients with functional bowel/irritable bowel syn...
Eluxadoline
VIBERZI is indicated in adults for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D)....
Hyoscyamine
Hyoscyamine sulfate Injection, USP is effective as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of peptic ulcer. In acu...
Linaclotide
LINZESS is indicated for the treatment of: • irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) in adults and ...
Lubiprostone
1.1 Chronic Idiopathic Constipation in Adults Lubiprostone capsules are indicated for the treatment of chronic...
Plecanatide
TRULANCE is indicated in adults for the treatment of: chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC). irritable bowel s...
Scopolamine
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Based on a review of this drug by the National Academy of Sciences-National Research Cou...
Tegaserod
ZELNORM is indicated for the treatment of adult women less than 65 years of age with irritable bowel syndrome ...
Lab tests that investigate irritable bowel syndrome
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
Measures inflammation in the body....
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Celiac Disease Antibody Test
Our Celiac Disease Antibody Screening Test screens for the presence of Tissue Transglutaminase antibody (IgG, ...
Celiac Disease Panel
Screens for markers of celiac disease including tTG-IgA....
Fecal Calprotectin
Helps distinguish inflammatory bowel disease from irritable bowel syndrome....
Gastrointestinal Health Tests
Fast, easy and affordable gastrointestinal lab tests-- no insurance or a doctor's referral needed. Simply orde...
Frequently Asked Questions
What medications are used for irritable bowel syndrome?
The medications listed above are associated with irritable bowel syndrome in current FDA-approved labeling as reported by manufacturers through NIH DailyMed. Only a qualified prescriber can determine appropriate treatment.
Do these medications cure irritable bowel syndrome?
This site does not provide treatment advice. The list reflects labeled associations, not recommendations. Discuss options, risks, and benefits with your healthcare provider.
Medical disclaimer: Educational content only. Not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.