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Medicine Tool
This tool helps you to explore different medicine options that are suited to your personal needs and preferences.
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How to use the medicine tool
- To begin, complete the required filters on the left-hand side of the tool — you can select your diagnosis, pregnancy preferences and medicine purpose. The medicines shown will be relevant to your needs. These medicines are shown for educational purposes only — always discuss new medicines with your IBD team.
- Select your preferences using the optional filters (in the box beneath the required filters) to narrow down your search. You will be able to select preferences including how the medicine is taken, how often the medicine is taken and the medicine type.
- The medicines that appear in the top section called "Filtered medicine options" are more aligned with your needs and preferences, based on the filters you have selected. In the bottom section, you will also be able to see "Excluded medicine options" that do not meet your selected preferences. Each card contains a snapshot of information about the medicine.
- Click on each medicine to learn more. You can find out more detail about each medicine by clicking on ‘view full information’.
- Compare different medicines. You can compare up to three different medicines by selecting the ‘compare’ tick box. Here you will be able to see how different medicines compare across a range of factors, such as:
- How medicines are taken
- How often they are taken
- How well they work (effectiveness)
- Ongoing checks
- On the comparison tab, you can generate a report to save, e-mail or print. You can then give this report to your IBD team. This report will list all of your selected preferences and your medicine comparison results. There is space on the report for you to note down anything you would like to discuss with your IBD team. You might want to include any relevant medical history, such as cancer or multiple sclerosis.
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Icon key
What do the icons mean?
You can also click on the underlined titles above the icons to find out more about the medication type.
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Step 2 Optional filters
Filtered medicine options
Select up to 3 medicines to compare
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Using the tool
This tool provides information on medicines for people aged 18 and over with Crohn’s or Ulcerative Colitis — it does not include information about surgery. This tool is designed to be used by patients, it is not intended to be used by prescribers. The aim of this tool is to support your conversations with your IBD team. It will help you talk to your IBD team about what matters most to you.
This tool is not designed to replace any advice given by your IBD team. Always discuss new treatment options and any changes to your current treatment with your IBD team.
- This tool is not suitable for those with Indeterminate IBD (also known as IBD unclassified, or IBDU) and Microscopic Colitis.
- There are many factors that you and your IBD team will think about before deciding on the right treatment option for you. Not all of these factors are included in this tool.
- Some of the medicines in this tool may not be suitable for people who have a history of other conditions including certain types of cancers or multiple sclerosis (MS).
- This tool contains medicines licenced in the UK for the treatment of Crohn’s and Colitis. The medicines included were agreed based on feedback from healthcare professionals and people living with Crohn’s and Colitis. The tool does not include all licenced medicines.
- Some medicines may not be offered in certain locations due to licensing or local access.
For information on any of these points, please contact your IBD team.
Helpline Service
We know it can be difficult to live with, or support someone living with these conditions. But you’re not alone. We provide up-to-date, evidence-based information and can support you to live well with Crohn’s or Colitis.
Our helpline team can help by:
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Providing information about Crohn’s and Colitis.
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Listening and talking through your situation.
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Helping you to find support from others in the Crohn’s and Colitis community.
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Providing details of other specialist organisations.
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Please contact us via telephone, email or LiveChat - 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (except English bank holidays).
If you need specific medical advice about your condition, your GP or IBD team will be best placed to help.
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