Irritable bowel syndrome
This can present with pain, constipation or diarrhoea.
Laxatives may be used to relieve constipation, motility drugs to control diarrhoea and antispasmodics to relieve pain.
NICE guidance
CG61: Irritable bowel syndrome in adults: diagnosis and management, February 2008 (updated April 2017)
- On Formulary Preferred
- On Formulary Second Line
- On Formulary Third Line
- Specialist Initiation
- Secondary Care Only
- Not Approved for Formulary