Acetaminophen or ibuprofen can be used for pain control. Depending upon the cause of the colitis, medication may be prescribed to control or cure symptoms. Antibiotics may be helpful in colitis caused by some infections.Anti-inflammatory and immune suppression drugs can be used to control the symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease.cetaminophen or ibuprofen can be used for pain control. Depending upon the cause of the colitis, medication may be prescribed to control or cure symptoms. Antibiotics may be helpful in colitis caused by some infections.