Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder of unknown cause. Common symptoms characterized most commonly by cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, and intermittent diarrhoea often alternating with constipation. Patients can experience abdominal distention, the sensation of incomplete evacuation and the passage of mucus. Click a quick link to take you to what you want: • Anti-spasmodics and Pain Relief • Products To Regulate Bowel Movement • Maintaining Bowel Health
Information about Irritable Bowel Syndrome... There is no known cure for IBS but thousands of us who have it, endure the symptoms every day or on a regular basis. If you would like to know about what triggers an IBS flare up and how to gain control over your gut, take a look at this article for help and advice...   More >>>
Anti-spasmodics and Pain Relief In IBS, abdominal pain and discomfort is caused by the irregular and uncontrolled movements of muscles around the large intestine. There are many factors that might trigger the spasms including diet, stress and hormonal changes. Not only can these cramps become agonising, the irregular bowel movements often cause diarrhoea or constipation. If you are suffering with constipation or diarrhoea as a result of IBS, click these links for long term and instant relief. Also, click here for remedies for the associated bloating and flatulence, common in IBS. Please look below at what IBS pain relief products Express Chemist have to offer...
Buscopan IBS Relief Tablets 20x Buscopan helps ease the pain of abdominal cramping by soothing the muscles and allowing the digestive system to return to normal. Buscopan is particularly useful for sufferers of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and the cramps associated with Menstruation.   More >>> Price: £4.30 (incl VAT) (Buy 3 or more for £3.87 each)		Colofac IBS 15x For the effective relief of abdominal pain, cramps and wind associated with irritable bowel syndrome.   More >>> Price: £4.89 (incl VAT) (Buy 3 or more for £4.41 each)
Colpermin 100x Colpermin are peppermint oil capsules that relieve the painful spasm and bloating of irritable bowel syndrome.   More >>> Price: £18.91 (incl VAT) (Buy 3 or more for £17.02 each)		Colpermin 20x Colpermin are peppermint oil capsules that relieve the painful spasm and bloating of irritable bowel syndrome.   More >>> Price: £4.75 (incl VAT) (Buy 3 or more for £4.28 each)
Spasmonal capsules 60mg 100x Spasmonol are tablets containing alverine citrate that relieves the pain and abdominal discomfort of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.   More >>> Price: £20.17 (incl VAT)		Fybogel Mebeverine 10x Fybogel Mebeverine is an anti-spasmodic medicine combined as a tasty orange fibre drink to help ease the symptoms of abdominal pain and the irregular bowel movements diarrhoea and constipation, associated with irritable bowel syndrome.   More >>> Price: £4.85 (incl VAT) (Buy 3 or more for £4.37 each)
Indian Brandee 100ml Traditional herbal remedy to promote warmth, encourages appetite and offers symptomatic relief of minor stomach upsets such as flatulence and digestive spasms and discomfort.   More >>> Price: £1.10 (incl VAT) (Buy 3 or more for £0.97 each)		Jan de Vries Bowel Essence -30ml From Switzerland this is a combination of carefully selected Flower Essences (tinctures)for the relief of IBS and other digestive complaints...   More >>> Price: £4.26 (incl VAT) (Buy any 3 or more Jan de Vries Flower Essences and save 10%)
* Peppermint * Peppermint is soothing, digestive aid that acts locally in the gastro-intestinal tract to help maintain smooth muscle relaxation. It helps settle indigestion, IBS pain & spasms, nausea and where there is an alternation between constipation and diarrhoea.   More >>>		* Heat Therapy for Abdominal Pain * Abdominal pains can be eased through the use of either heat therapy and massage or a combination of both. Take a look at our Hot Bottles and Microwavable Soft Toys...   More >>>
Products To Regulate Bowel Movement Those of you who swing between constipation and diarrhoea, may benefit from taking more Fibre. Most of us do not eat enough fibre (both soluble and in-soluble) which is one reason we suffer with constipation or diarrhoea. Fibre offers little nutritional value but plays an important part in digestive health. Soluble Fibre swells in water which bulks up the stool. This in turn regulates the bowels movements, reducing the likeliness of abdominal discomfort.
Ispagel Ispagel contain 3.5 Ispaghula husk, to help alleviate the discomfort and irregularity of constipation and diarrhoea. Available in packs of 10 & 30.   More >>>		Fybogel Fybogel is an easy and convenient way to increase the fibre in your diet helping your digestive system work more efficiently and gently regulates bowel movement.   More >>>
Lamberts Ibisene 180 Tablets A high potency artichoke extract   More >>> Price: £11.70 (incl VAT) (Buy 3 or more for £10.89 each)		Molkosan Vitality Pre-Biotic Drink 275g • Prebiotic for Digestion & Energy • Vitality is the evolved version of the Original Molkosan, focusing on digestive health. It works in 2 ways - it is a pre-biotic and a fibre drink, high in lactic acid to support the good bacteria in your gut, improving digestion and increasing energy.   More >>> Price: £10.76 (incl VAT)
Maintaining Bowel Health There are many natural products and remedies that can help keep your gut in check. Although you can take medicines to directly stop pain and other IBS symptoms (products above), it is worth trying to prevent the symptoms in the first place. First try finding out what triggers your IBS (such as stress or diet) and see what factors you can cut out to make things easier on your digestion. (For full advice on IBS triggers and possible solutions, click here for more info...) Listed below are various ways to maintain a healthy gut. Recognised favourites are Soluble Fibre which help to regulate bowel movement, and Pre/Pro-Biotics that can balance out micro-flora in the gut. Other recommended remedies include Silicea Liquid, Peppermint and Tormentil Essence.
Silicea Gastrointestinal Gel (200ml & 500ml) Silicea provides an anti-inflammatory action that can calm down gut irritation, from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) to Stomach Ulcers and Hiatus Hernia. Taken over time, Silicea Liquid protects the digestive tract and helps with the healing process.   More >>>		Soluble Fibre (Large Range) Fibre is important for bowel health. Most of the time we are not getting enough, on average, we need to consume arond 50% more per day   More >>>
Friendly Bacteria - Probiotics Friendly bacteria such as Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum help to keep in check the growth of gas-producing bacteria. A good starting point is Molkosan-Vitality Pre-Biotic Drink. Why not take a look?   More >>>		Aloe Vera Digestive Aid Juice 500ml Fresh, unfiltered, natural Aloe Vera Juice, with Peppermint Oil, Papaya, Chamomile and Slippery Elm. A great tasting way to settle and soothe painful stomach symptoms...   More >>>
Tormentil Products that can help with diarrhoea, and IBS where diarroea is present.   More >>>		Turmeric Turmeric has positive benefits for our digestive system. 2-3 grams of turmeric extract daily can help prevent the frequent/looser motions and flatulence-type symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.   More >>>
Vega Digestive Enzymes Formula x30 This formula provides a source of enzymes that help in the breakdown of foods such as protein, fats, starches and fibre and in turn help improve the absorption of key nutrients.   More >>> Price: £4.30 (incl VAT) (Buy 3 or more for £4.09 each)		Bioforce Frangula Complex 40 tablets Helps maintain intestinal peristalsis, ensuring wastes do not stagnate in the colon. Those who suffer with constipation, bloating and IBS may benefit from this complex. Also helpful for those with skin problems such as acne and who want to detox.   More >>> Price: £4.75 (incl VAT) (Buy 3 or more for £4.28 each)

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