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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Updated : September 16, 2022



Background

Epidemiology

Anatomy

Pathophysiology

Etiology

Genetics

Prognostic Factors

Clinical History

Physical Examination

Age group

Associated comorbidity

Associated activity

Acuity of presentation

Differential Diagnoses

Laboratory Studies

Imaging Studies

Procedures

Histologic Findings

Staging

Treatment Paradigm

by Stage

by Modality

Chemotherapy

Radiation Therapy

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Hormone Therapy

Immunotherapy

Hyperthermia

Photodynamic Therapy

Stem Cell Transplant

Targeted Therapy

Palliative Care

Medication

 

eluxadoline 

100

mg

Tablet

Orally 

Twice a day after meal



belladonna alkaloids/phenobarbital 


Indicated for irritable bowel syndrome (mucous colitis, spastic colon, irritable colon), duodenal ulcer, and acute enterocolitis
1-2 tablets orally three-four times a day
1 tablet (Extended release) orally two times a day; may enhance the dose to three times a day if needed
5-10 ml of elixir orally three-four times a day



mebeverine 


Indicated for Irritable bowel syndrome
135 mg of One tablet orally three times in a day, nearly 20 min prior to meal
Take the tablet with 100 ml of water. It should not chew it
It should not exceed three tablets in a day



 

dicyclomine 

For infants of > 6 months of age: 5 mg orally every 6 to 8 hours
Do not exceed the dose of more than 20mg/day
Children: 10 mg orally every 6 to 8 hours
The dose should not exceed 40mg orally per day



belladonna alkaloids/phenobarbital 


Indicated for Irritable Bowel as off-label
Body weight 4.5-9 K.g: 0.5 ml orally six times a day or 0.75 ml four times a day; individualize the dose
Body weight 9-13.5 K.g: 1 ml orally six times a day or 1.5 ml four times a day; individualize the dose
Body weight 13.5-22.6 K.g: 1.5 ml orally six times a day or 2 ml four times a day; individualize the dose
Body weight 22.7-34 K.g: 2.5 ml orally six times a day or 3.75 ml four times a day; individualize the dose
Body weight 34-45.4 K.g: 3.75 ml orally six times a day or 5 ml four times a day; individualize the dose
Body weight >45.4 K.g: 5 ml orally six times a day or 7.5 ml four times a day; individualize the dose



 

dicyclomine 

10-20 mg of the oral dose every 6 hours is recommended for geriatrics
Do not exceed the dose of more than 160 mg/day
Intramuscular injections are not advised for geriatric patients



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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Updated : September 16, 2022


eluxadoline 

100

mg

Tablet

Orally 

Twice a day after meal



belladonna alkaloids/phenobarbital 


Indicated for irritable bowel syndrome (mucous colitis, spastic colon, irritable colon), duodenal ulcer, and acute enterocolitis
1-2 tablets orally three-four times a day
1 tablet (Extended release) orally two times a day; may enhance the dose to three times a day if needed
5-10 ml of elixir orally three-four times a day



mebeverine 


Indicated for Irritable bowel syndrome
135 mg of One tablet orally three times in a day, nearly 20 min prior to meal
Take the tablet with 100 ml of water. It should not chew it
It should not exceed three tablets in a day



dicyclomine 

For infants of > 6 months of age: 5 mg orally every 6 to 8 hours
Do not exceed the dose of more than 20mg/day
Children: 10 mg orally every 6 to 8 hours
The dose should not exceed 40mg orally per day



belladonna alkaloids/phenobarbital 


Indicated for Irritable Bowel as off-label
Body weight 4.5-9 K.g: 0.5 ml orally six times a day or 0.75 ml four times a day; individualize the dose
Body weight 9-13.5 K.g: 1 ml orally six times a day or 1.5 ml four times a day; individualize the dose
Body weight 13.5-22.6 K.g: 1.5 ml orally six times a day or 2 ml four times a day; individualize the dose
Body weight 22.7-34 K.g: 2.5 ml orally six times a day or 3.75 ml four times a day; individualize the dose
Body weight 34-45.4 K.g: 3.75 ml orally six times a day or 5 ml four times a day; individualize the dose
Body weight >45.4 K.g: 5 ml orally six times a day or 7.5 ml four times a day; individualize the dose



dicyclomine 

10-20 mg of the oral dose every 6 hours is recommended for geriatrics
Do not exceed the dose of more than 160 mg/day
Intramuscular injections are not advised for geriatric patients



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