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New Drug Treatment for IBS in Women. NOTE: On March 30, 2007 the FDA notified healthcare professionals and patients that Novartis has agreed to discontinue marketing Zelnorm, a drug used for the short-term treatment of women with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation and for patients younger than 65 years of age with chronic constipation.
These supplements may also help relieve IBS symptoms: 1  Probiotic supplement (containing Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium), 5 to 10 billion CFUs (colony forming units) a day. 2  Flaxseed, ground, 6 to 24 grams per day -- to relieve constipation. 3  Melatonin, 1 to 3 mg one hour before bedtime.