Supporting your digestive health

Your digestive system plays a really important role in your overall health. Gastroenterology covers any condition that affects the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract) from the esophagus to the stomach to the intestines and all the other organs of the digestive system.

Listen to your gut

Gastro-related conditions are common, ranging from indigestion and constipation to more serious long-term conditions such as liver disease.^1,3

Many gastro-related diseases, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and liver disease, are on the rise in emerging countries.^1,2 With emerging countries shouldering a considerable burden of gastro-related diseases,³ there is an urgent need for improved access to care in this area.

Conditions we help treat

At Abbott, we offer medicines for a range of gastro-related conditions including:

• Indigestion / delayed gastric emptying (dyspepsia and gastroparesis): Dyspepsia is another name for indigestion, which can lead to stomach pain, feeling fullness and bloating during and after eating.⁴ Gastroparesis is delayed gastric emptying, which slows or stops the movement of food from your stomach to your small intestine.^4,10
• Liver disease: Liver disease is any disease that directly affects your liver, including hepatitis, cirrhosis of the liver, fatty liver, alcohol damage and more.⁵
• Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency (PEI): A condition where the pancreas doesn’t release enough digestive enzymes to break down food properly. Some of the causes are cystic fibrosis, chronic pancreatitis and pancreatectomy (surgical removal of all or part of the pancreas). Treatment helps to replenish the missing enzymes, which are essential for digesting food and absorbing nutrients.⁶
• Constipation: A common condition resulting in problems with passing stools. It can mean that you’re not passing stools regularly or you’re unable to completely empty your bowel.⁷
• Diarrhea: While for many people diarrhea strikes once or twice each year, for some, especially those with certain conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), it happens more often. Treatments exist that can help relieve diarrhea and replace the fluid and vital minerals lost.⁸
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): IBS is a common condition that affects the large intestine (colon). IBS commonly causes cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea or constipation. It is a chronic condition that you will need to manage long term.⁹

PRODUCTS

Our gastroenterology medicines include:

• Adomet® (S-adenosyl-L-methionine)
• Creon® (pancreatin)
• Duphalac® (lactulose)
• Dicetel® (pinaverium bromide)
• Ganaton® (itopride hydrochloride)
• Hidrasec® (racecadotril)

This page contains information about prescription-only medicines. These products may not be available in all countries, and prescribing information may vary by country. The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as medical advice or an encouragement to use these medicines without a doctor’s prescription. For specific guidance, please consult your healthcare provider.