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. 2021 Aug 6;12:373–393. doi: 10.2147/PHMT.S287719

Table 4.

Treatment Options for Constipation-Predominant IBS (IBS-C) and Diarrhea-Predominant IBS (IBS-D)

IBS-C IBS-D
● Soluble fiber supplementation
Lubiprostone
● Probiotics (Bifidobacteria and Lactobacillus)
Tegaserod
● Dietary restriction of fructose, lactose, and sorbitol
● Low FODMAP diet
Probiotics (Bifidobacteria and Lactobacillus)
● Antibiotics (rifaximin or metronidazole)
● Amitriptyline
● Peppermint oil
● Anti-spasmodics