Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is defined as recurrent abdominal pain or discomfort that occurs in association with altered bowel habits over a period of at least 3 months. The disorder is classified into three main subtypes, according to the predominant bowel habits presented: constipation-predominant IBS (IBS-C), diarrhea-predominant IBS (IBS-D), and mixed-presentation IBS (IBS-M). IBS is among the most common gastrointestinal disorders, with an estimated pooled international IBS prevalence rate of about 11.2%.
Currently, the IBS treatment market is naïve and underpenetrated, with 4 products indicated for IBS in the market. These include the IBS-C therapies, Amitiza (lubiprostone, Sucampo/Takeda) and Linzess (linaclotide, Ironwood/Allergan/Astellas); and the IBS-D therapies, Lotronex (Sebela Pharmaceuticals) and Irribow (ramosetron, Astellas). Antidepressants and antibiotics (mainly Xifaxan [rifaximin], Valeant) are also used off-label to treat IBS.

Market Analysis and Insights: Global Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Market
The global Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) market is valued at US$ 3189 million in 2019. The market size will reach US$ 5179.7 million by the end of 2026, growing at a CAGR of 7.6% during 2021-2026.

Global Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Scope and Market Size
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) market is segmented by Type, and by Application. Players, stakeholders, and other participants in the global Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) market will be able to gain the upper hand as they use the report as a powerful resource. The segmental analysis focuses on sales, revenue and forecast by Type and by Application for the period 2016-2027.

Segment by Type
IBS-D Drug
IBS-C Drug
Other

Segment by Application
Women
Men

By Company
Bausch Health
Allergan
Takeda
Sucampo Pharmaceuticals (Mallinckrodt)
Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc
Astellas Pharmaceuticals

By Region
North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
India
Australia
Taiwan
Indonesia
Thailand
Malaysia
Philippines
Vietnam
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Saudi Arabia