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Treatments

Treatment for Crohn’s and Colitis depends on how severe your symptoms are, and how much of your gut is affected. 

Our information covers some of the most commonly used medicines used to treat Crohn's and Colitis.

We have separate information about surgery. We also have information about talking therapies for the mental health effects of Crohn's and Colitis, and information on food.

Medicine Tool

Use this tool to understand more about potential treatment options that suit your needs. The tool is designed to help you:

  • Understand the differences between types of medicines
  • Explore different treatment options based on your personal preferences
  • Feel empowered to discuss medicine options with your IBD team
Use our Medicine Tool
Use our Medicine Tool

Taking medicines

This information looks at some of the most common questions asked about Crohn's and Colitis medicines and how to take them.

Adalimumab

Information about adalimumab, a treatment option for people with Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis.

Azathioprine & mercaptopurine

This information provides an overview of azathioprine and mercaptopurine treatment for Crohn’s or Colitis.

Biologics and other targeted medicines

Information about biologic medicines and other targeted medicines used to treat Crohn’s and Colitis.

Etrasimod

Information about etrasimod (also called Velsipity), a medicine sometimes used to treat Colitis.

Filgotinib

This information is for you if you are considering or have been prescribed treatment with filgotinib (Jyseleca) for Ulcerative Colitis.

Golimumab

Information about golimubab, a form of treatment for Colitis.

Infliximab

Information about infliximab, a form of treatment for Crohn’s and Colitis.

Methotrexate

Information about methotrexate, a medicine sometimes used to treat Crohn’s.

Mirikizumab

Information about mirikizumab (also called Omvoh), a biologic medicine sometimes used to treat Colitis.

Ozanimod

This information is for you if you are considering or have been prescribed treatment with ozanimod (Zeposia) for Ulcerative Colitis.

Risankizumab

Information about risankizumab (also called Skyrizi), a medicine sometimes used to treat Crohn’s

Steroids

Information about steroids (corticosteroids), a common medicine used to treat a flare-up of Crohn’s and Colitis.

Tofacitinib

Information about tofacitinib (also called Xeljanz), a medicine sometimes used to treat Colitis.

Upadacitinib

Information about upadacitinib (also called Rinvoq), a medicine sometimes used to treat Crohn's or Colitis.

Ustekinumab

Information about ustekinumab, a biologic medicine sometimes used to treat Crohn’s or Colitis.

Vedolizumab

Information about vedolizumab (also called Entyvio), a medicine sometimes used to treat Crohn's or Colitis.

5-ASAs (aminosalicylates)

Information about 5-ASAs, also known as aminosalicylates, which are used to treat mild to moderate Colitis, and occasionally Crohn’s.

Other treatments

This information gives details on other treatments you may come across besides immunosuppressants, biological drugs and surgery.

Immunosuppressant precautions

This information will help you understand some of the risks and complications of taking immunosuppressants and some of the practical things that you can do to reduce your risk

Medicines on the horizon

Find out about new medicines being developed to treat Crohn’s and Colitis.

Medicine Tool Introduction

Use this tool to understand more about potential treatment options that suit your needs.

All information about Crohn's and Colitis

Visit all our information to find out more about Crohn's and Colitis, including symptoms, surgery and practical tips for living with Crohn's and Colitis.

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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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