Based on 26 studies conducted between 2005 and 2013, the panel said that there wasnât enough evidence to conclude that most multivitamins could curb heart disease or cancer, but that taking Vitamin E could actually contribute to higher lung cancer risk in smokers.
One study presented October 22 found that mesalamine granules, an anti-inflammatory drug used to treat ulcerative colitis, improved abdominal pain and stool consistency in diarrhea-predominant IBS.
Flagyl (metronidazole) is an antibacterial drug that is classified as a broad-spectrum antibiotic. It is used to kill any bacteria in the body that are causing infection. In some cases, Flagyl may be used to treat infections or other complications of IBD.