Ulcerative Colitis Medications

At this time, there is no medication that can cure ulcerative colitis (UC). However, your gastroenterologist may recommend medication to help you manage your symptoms. The goals of medical treatment for ulcerative colitis are the following:

To achieve relief of symptoms like diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and abdominal pain
To control symptoms by reducing inflammation and healing intestinal damage
To reduce the need for surgery
To improve quality of life

Below is a list of several types of medications that your doctor may prescribe for your ulcerative colitis. You should discuss this information with your gastroenterologist.

Antidiarrheal Medications
Anti-inflammatory agents
Biologics
Immunomodulators
Steroids