There are a range of medical products readily available from supermarkets and pharmacies that may be helpful in relieving symptoms associated with medically confirmed IBS.
 

Symptom	Medication	Effect
Abdominal pain & cramps	Antispasmodic (e.g. Buscopan® IBS Relief)	Relieves painful abdominal discomfort and cramps
Diarrhoea	Antidiarrhoeal	Encourages formation of firmer stools
Constipation	Laxative (e.g. Dulco-lax® Tablets (contains bisacodyl) and Perles (contains sodium picosulfate). Always read the label.	Stimulates natural movement of bowel
Flatulence and bloating	Anti-flatulent	Reduces pressure of trapped wind

You can learn more about avoiding IBS symptoms in the helpful advice section of this website.

There are a number of practical ways sufferers can minimise their symptoms and help to keep attacks under control. This section offers an overview of
 

 

Stomach Cramps	Digestion & abdominal cramps	Buscopan® Cramps	Helpful advice