Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) Consultation

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) disrupts your daily life with uncomfortable symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, and unpredictable bowel habits. At Click2Pharmacy, our online clinic offers effective medicines to help you manage IBS symptoms and regain control of your digestive health.

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IBS Prescription Medication

Alverine Citrate

  • 60mg
  • Relieves symptoms of IBS
  • Contains alverine citrate
£19.99
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Mebeverine

  • 135mg
  • Relieves symptoms of IBS
  • Contains mebeverine hydrochloride
£19.99
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Over The Counter IBS Medication

Colpermin

  • 20 or 100 capsules
  • Relieves symptoms of IBS
  • Contains peppermint oil & peanut oil
From £6.95
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Fybogel Mebeverine Sachets

Fybogel Mebeverine Sachets

  • 10 sachets per box
  • Eases abdominal pain, bloating & irregular bowel movements
  • Contains ispaghula husk & mebeverine hydrochloride
£12.49
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Apercap Peppermint Oil Capsules

Apercap Peppermint Oil Capsules

  • 20, 30, or 60 capsules
  • Relieves symptoms of IBS
  • Contains peppermint oil
£17.49
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About Irritable Bowel Syndrome

What is IBS?

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common digestive disorder that affects the large intestine. This chronic condition causes symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel habits without showing any visible damage to the digestive tract.

IBS is considered a functional gastrointestinal disorder, meaning the digestive system looks normal but doesn’t function properly. While a normal digestive system processes food without causing discomfort, IBS causes the intestines to be more sensitive and can change how quickly food moves through your digestive system.

IBS Symptoms

Symptoms of IBS will vary from person to person. You might be experiencing IBS if you notice:

  • Abdominal pain or cramping, often relieved after bowel movements
  • Bloating and excess gas
  • Diarrhoea, constipation, or alternating between both
  • Mucus in your stool
  • Changes in how often you pass stools
  • Changes in the appearance of stools
  • Feeling that your bowels haven’t emptied completely
  • Increased urgency to have bowel movements

What causes IBS?

Doctors don’t fully understand exactly what causes IBS, though several factors contribute to its development. These include irregular muscle contractions in the intestine, nervous system issues affecting gut-brain communication, previous intestinal infections, and imbalances in gut bacteria.

Certain triggers often worsen IBS symptoms, including specific foods, stress, hormonal changes, and other health conditions. Many people find their symptoms flare up after eating dairy, wheat, citrus fruits, beans, or carbonated drinks.

Mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression frequently occur alongside IBS, highlighting the strong connection between your brain and digestive system (the gut-brain axis).

IBS Relief & Treatment

While there’s no cure for IBS, several treatment options can effectively manage and reduce symptoms.

Over-the-Counter Treatment

Many IBS sufferers find relief with over-the-counter remedies. Colpermin, which contains peppermint oil capsules, has natural antispasmodic properties that relax intestinal muscles and reduce painful spasms. Peppermint oil works by blocking calcium channels in the gut, helping to soothe irritable bowel muscles.

Fybogel, containing ispaghula husk, provides soluble fibre that can regulate bowel movements and is beneficial for both constipation and diarrhoea-predominant IBS. Probiotics may also help restore healthy gut bacteria balance, though you might need to try different strains to find what works for you.

IBS Tablets

Prescription IBS tablets can provide targeted relief for common symptoms. Alverine citrate relaxes the smooth muscles of the gut, helping to ease stomach cramps associated with IBS. Mebeverine works similarly by directly targeting the muscle spasms in your digestive tract without affecting normal gut motility. These antispasmodic medications are particularly helpful for managing abdominal pain and are typically taken before meals to prevent discomfort.

After a brief online consultation, our pharmacists can determine if these treatments are suitable for your specific symptoms and help you choose the most appropriate option.

Diet and Lifestyle Changes

Simple lifestyle adjustments can help provide symptom relief. Keep a food diary to identify your personal triggers – common culprits include dairy, wheat, certain fruits, caffeine, alcohol, and high-FODMAP foods.

Regular exercise helps regulate bowel movements and reduces stress, and stress management techniques like meditation, deep breathing, or yoga can prevent flare-ups.

Eating regular, smaller meals rather than large ones puts less strain on your digestive system. Staying well-hydrated and getting enough sleep also support gut health and can reduce symptom severity.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome FAQs

In the UK, doctors commonly prescribe treatment for IBS, such as antispasmodic tablets, to help relieve stomach cramps. For diarrhoea-predominant IBS, loperamide may be recommended, while constipation might be treated with laxatives. For people experiencing significant symptoms, low-dose antidepressants might sometimes be prescribed to help calm the gut-brain connection and provide relief from their symptoms.

Not everyone diagnosed with IBS needs medication. Many people manage their symptoms effectively through dietary changes, stress management, and lifestyle adjustments. However, if these approaches don’t provide relief, medication can help control specific symptoms and improve quality of life. Our pharmacists can help determine if IBS treatment online is appropriate for your situation.

IBS medications themselves don’t typically cause weight loss. However, if your symptoms have affected your appetite or food choices, managing these symptoms might indirectly influence your weight. Some people may notice changes as they’re able to eat a more balanced diet once their digestive symptoms improve.

Some medications for diarrhoea-predominant IBS can lead to constipation as a side effect. Antispasmodics occasionally slow gut motility too much, and some antidepressants may also cause constipation. If you experience this side effect, speak with your pharmacist about adjusting your dosage or trying different tablets.

Several effective IBS treatments are available without prescription, including peppermint oil capsules like Colpermin and fibre supplements like Fybogel. These can help manage common symptoms. However, stronger medications like Mebeverine and Alverine require a prescription, which you can get through our online UK pharmacy after a consultation with our pharmacists.

If you’re pregnant, always consult with your doctor before taking any medication. Some IBS treatments aren’t recommended during pregnancy, while others may be safe under medical supervision. Your doctor can help distinguish between IBS symptoms and normal pregnancy discomfort, making sure you don’t confuse IBS with inflammatory bowel disease, which requires different management.

Weight gain isn’t a common direct side effect of most IBS medications. However, if your symptoms improve, you might find your appetite increases or you can tolerate a wider variety of foods, which could potentially lead to weight changes. If you’re concerned about weight, discuss this with your GP.

This will depend on the medication. Some IBS treatments are designed for daily use, while others should only be taken when symptoms occur. Antispasmodics like Mebeverine are taken regularly before meals, while anti-diarrheal medications should generally only be used as needed. Always follow the specific directions provided with your treatment online.

While most IBS medications aim to reduce diarrhoea, some treatments, particularly certain laxatives used for constipation-predominant IBS, can cause diarrhoea if the dosage isn’t properly adjusted. Fibre supplements may also initially worsen diarrhoea if not introduced gradually. If a medication seems to make your symptoms worse rather than provide relief, speak to your healthcare provider about alternatives.

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Page content authored by Amjad Khan, last reviewed by Dr Hussain Ahmad on 2nd May 2025.

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