Which is used to treat moderate to severe inflammatory bowel disease?

A) Antacids
B) Antibiotics
C) Corticosteroids
D) Antidiarrheal medications

Corticosteroids, such as prednisone and prednisolone, are used in short bursts to suppress the inflammatory response in inflammatory bowel disease. Antacids and antidiarrheal medications are not drugs of choice in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. Antibiotics may be used as an adjunctive therapy to treat complications.