Methods And Kits For The Treatment Inhibition, And Maintenance Of Gastrointestinal Disorders

The present invention comprises methods and kits that are useful treatment, inhibition and or maintenance of gastrointestinal disorders including inflammatory bowel disorder. The methods comprise: commencing treatment by orally administering a first dose of a pharmaceutical composition comprising from about 1 mg to about 8000 mg of an active agent and continuing said treatment, inhibition and or maintenance by orally administering an additional dose on a less than daily schedule of an active agent., either alone or in combination with a probiotic or optionally an antibiotic or optionally a prebiotic.