Over the counter flatulence medicine: Best medications for gas: Definition, alternatives, and FAQs
Best medications for gas: Definition, alternatives, and FAQs
Gas that forms in the stomach can lead to bloating and discomfort. Over-the-counter medications, supplements, and prescription drugs can often counter it, and lifestyle remedies can also help.
Having gas sometimes is not a cause for concern. However, severe, frequent, or persistent gas may be a sign of an underlying condition. In some cases, a person may want to relieve gas with medication.
This article outlines what gas is, medications for gas, and other treatments. It also answers some common questions about gas.
Most people experience a buildup of gas in the stomach at some point in their lives. Swallowing air while eating and drinking usually causes this buildup. It can result in discomfort, bloating, and sometimes pain in the abdomen.
Symptoms
Symptoms of gas include:
- bloating
- flatulence
- belching
- pain or discomfort in the abdomen
Accompanying symptoms may include:
- heartburn
- indigestion
- constipation
- diarrhea
Causes
There are various potential causes of gas.
These include:
Swallowed air
People typically swallow some air while eating or drinking. However, certain behaviors can cause a person to swallow too much air, such as:
- eating or drinking too fast
- sucking candy
- chewing gum
- drinking carbonated drinks
- smoking
Burping can release excess gas and relieve uncomfortable bloating.
Food intolerances
Frequent gas and bloating may be a sign of food intolerance. This occurs when the body is unable to digest and process certain foods properly. Common food intolerances include:
- gluten intolerance
- lactose intolerance
- fructose intolerance
A person with food intolerance may also experience:
- abdominal pain
- diarrhea
- bloating
- skin rash and itching
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
GERD is a condition in which acid and other stomach contents come back up into the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that connects the mouth and stomach.
A person with GERD may also experience:
- nausea
- chest pain
- heartburn
- hiccups
- sore throat
- regurgitation
- difficulty swallowing
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
IBS refers to a group of symptoms that affect bowel movements and cause pain in the abdomen, without visible signs of disease or damage to the digestive tract. As well as gas, symptoms of IBS include:
- repeated abdominal pain
- constipation
- diarrhea
Fermentation in the gut
The process of the intestines breaking down food can release gases, which can build up and cause burping and flatulence. Some foods may cause more gas than others, such as:
- dairy products
- high fiber foods
- vegetables
- beans
- sugar substitutes
Less common causes of gas
Other causes of gas may include:
- bowel obstructions
- celiac disease
- colon cancer
- peptic ulcers
- chronic constipation
- hernia
Below are some common medications a healthcare professional may recommend to relieve gas.
Simethicone
Simethicone is available over the counter (OTC) under a variety of brand names.
Simethicone works by gathering smaller, trapped gas bubbles in the gut into larger bubbles, which helps them pass through the body more easily. The medication typically acts within half an hour.
The medication is safe for pregnant and breastfeeding people and may have some mild side effects.
Alpha-galactosidase
This OTC supplement helps break down complex carbohydrates, such as those in:
- legumes
- vegetables
- whole grains
- sugars
Breaking down complex carbohydrates helps prevent or reduce gas by limiting fermentation. Alpha-galactosidase typically has no side effects.
However, the medication may not relieve gas in all cases. A 2021 study found that alpha-galactosidase had no more effect than a placebo on pain, bloating, or concentrations of gas in people with IBS.
Lactase supplements
Lactase is an enzyme that helps people digest disaccharide lactose, a type of sugar in dairy.
People who are lactose intolerant have low levels of this enzyme.
Taking a lactase supplement may help the digestive system process lactose, which may reduce gas.
Prescription medication
It is not likely that a person will require prescription medication to treat general gas. However, a doctor may treat an underlying condition with prescribed medication.
Medications to manage IBS may include:
- laxatives to relieve constipation
- antispasmodics to relieve abdominal pain and cramps
- antimotility medications to help stop diarrhea
Medications to manage GERD may include:
- proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) to reduce stomach acid production
- antacids to relieve heartburn
- h3 blockers to decrease stomach acid production
Natural products and lifestyle strategies may have an impact on reducing and preventing gas. However, a person should speak with a doctor before using alternative methods to manage gas.
Natural products
Natural products that researchers have found to alleviate gas include:
- Cinnamon: Researchers have found that cinnamon inhibits the secretion of the enzyme pepsin as well as gastric acid. Over time, this may lead to a significant reduction in gas.
- Ginger: Ginger has a carminative effect. This means it may reduce bloating, flatulence, and cramping, and relieve pressure on the lower esophageal sphincter.
- Anise: Research suggests that extracts of anise may be helpful as a laxative, carminative, and antispasmodic treatment, which could help alleviate gas.
Lifestyle strategies
Overeating any food, or eating or drinking too fast, may cause gas. Eating smaller meals more frequently, and eating more slowly, may help reduce gas.
Researchers have found that certain conditions may be linked to gas and bloating, such as:
- obesity
- depression
- anxiety
Maintaining a moderate weight and seeking treatment for mental health conditions may have a positive impact on digestive functioning.
Avoiding or limiting certain types of food may reduce or prevent gas and bloating. Foods that may contribute to gas include:
- beans and peas
- smoked foods
- salty foods
- fatty foods
- fried foods
- fruit with high moisture content, such as watermelon and cucumber
- stale food
- carbonated drinks
Certain activities may also increase the risk of gas, including rigorous exercise soon after a meal.
Below are some of the most common questions about gas.
How can someone get rid of gas quickly?
Most OTC medications for gas work fairly quickly. A person may also try movement and massage to relieve gas.
Learn more about poses to pass gas.
What are the symptoms of trapped gas?
Symptoms of trapped gas include:
- bloating
- burping
- flatulence
- pain or discomfort in the abdomen
What causes excessive gas?
The following may cause gas:
- swallowing too much air
- food intolerances
- GERD
- IBS
- fermentation in the gut
Most people experience gas at some point.
It occurs as a natural byproduct of the digestive system. Gas may sometimes be uncomfortable or even painful.
There are various medications available to relieve gas, including simethicone and alpha-galactosidase. There are also medications a doctor may prescribe for underlying conditions that cause gas, such as IBS.
Some natural remedies may also help relieve gas, such as cinnamon, ginger, and anise.
Avoiding certain foods that contribute to gas can help reduce or prevent gas. Gentle movement may also help alleviate gas.
Best medications for gas: Definition, alternatives, and FAQs
Gas that forms in the stomach can lead to bloating and discomfort. Over-the-counter medications, supplements, and prescription drugs can often counter it, and lifestyle remedies can also help.
Having gas sometimes is not a cause for concern. However, severe, frequent, or persistent gas may be a sign of an underlying condition. In some cases, a person may want to relieve gas with medication.
This article outlines what gas is, medications for gas, and other treatments. It also answers some common questions about gas.
Most people experience a buildup of gas in the stomach at some point in their lives. Swallowing air while eating and drinking usually causes this buildup. It can result in discomfort, bloating, and sometimes pain in the abdomen.
Symptoms
Symptoms of gas include:
- bloating
- flatulence
- belching
- pain or discomfort in the abdomen
Accompanying symptoms may include:
- heartburn
- indigestion
- constipation
- diarrhea
Causes
There are various potential causes of gas. These include:
Swallowed air
People typically swallow some air while eating or drinking. However, certain behaviors can cause a person to swallow too much air, such as:
- eating or drinking too fast
- sucking candy
- chewing gum
- drinking carbonated drinks
- smoking
Burping can release excess gas and relieve uncomfortable bloating.
Food intolerances
Frequent gas and bloating may be a sign of food intolerance. This occurs when the body is unable to digest and process certain foods properly. Common food intolerances include:
- gluten intolerance
- lactose intolerance
- fructose intolerance
A person with food intolerance may also experience:
- abdominal pain
- diarrhea
- bloating
- skin rash and itching
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
GERD is a condition in which acid and other stomach contents come back up into the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that connects the mouth and stomach. A person with GERD may also experience:
- nausea
- chest pain
- heartburn
- hiccups
- sore throat
- regurgitation
- difficulty swallowing
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
IBS refers to a group of symptoms that affect bowel movements and cause pain in the abdomen, without visible signs of disease or damage to the digestive tract.
As well as gas, symptoms of IBS include:
- repeated abdominal pain
- constipation
- diarrhea
Fermentation in the gut
The process of the intestines breaking down food can release gases, which can build up and cause burping and flatulence. Some foods may cause more gas than others, such as:
- dairy products
- high fiber foods
- vegetables
- beans
- sugar substitutes
Less common causes of gas
Other causes of gas may include:
- bowel obstructions
- celiac disease
- colon cancer
- peptic ulcers
- chronic constipation
- hernia
Below are some common medications a healthcare professional may recommend to relieve gas.
Simethicone
Simethicone is available over the counter (OTC) under a variety of brand names.
Simethicone works by gathering smaller, trapped gas bubbles in the gut into larger bubbles, which helps them pass through the body more easily.
The medication typically acts within half an hour.
The medication is safe for pregnant and breastfeeding people and may have some mild side effects.
Alpha-galactosidase
This OTC supplement helps break down complex carbohydrates, such as those in:
- legumes
- vegetables
- whole grains
- sugars
Breaking down complex carbohydrates helps prevent or reduce gas by limiting fermentation. Alpha-galactosidase typically has no side effects.
However, the medication may not relieve gas in all cases. A 2021 study found that alpha-galactosidase had no more effect than a placebo on pain, bloating, or concentrations of gas in people with IBS.
Lactase supplements
Lactase is an enzyme that helps people digest disaccharide lactose, a type of sugar in dairy. People who are lactose intolerant have low levels of this enzyme.
Taking a lactase supplement may help the digestive system process lactose, which may reduce gas.
Prescription medication
It is not likely that a person will require prescription medication to treat general gas.
However, a doctor may treat an underlying condition with prescribed medication.
Medications to manage IBS may include:
- laxatives to relieve constipation
- antispasmodics to relieve abdominal pain and cramps
- antimotility medications to help stop diarrhea
Medications to manage GERD may include:
- proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) to reduce stomach acid production
- antacids to relieve heartburn
- h3 blockers to decrease stomach acid production
Natural products and lifestyle strategies may have an impact on reducing and preventing gas. However, a person should speak with a doctor before using alternative methods to manage gas.
Natural products
Natural products that researchers have found to alleviate gas include:
- Cinnamon: Researchers have found that cinnamon inhibits the secretion of the enzyme pepsin as well as gastric acid. Over time, this may lead to a significant reduction in gas.
- Ginger: Ginger has a carminative effect. This means it may reduce bloating, flatulence, and cramping, and relieve pressure on the lower esophageal sphincter.
- Anise: Research suggests that extracts of anise may be helpful as a laxative, carminative, and antispasmodic treatment, which could help alleviate gas.
Lifestyle strategies
Overeating any food, or eating or drinking too fast, may cause gas. Eating smaller meals more frequently, and eating more slowly, may help reduce gas.
Researchers have found that certain conditions may be linked to gas and bloating, such as:
- obesity
- depression
- anxiety
Maintaining a moderate weight and seeking treatment for mental health conditions may have a positive impact on digestive functioning.
Avoiding or limiting certain types of food may reduce or prevent gas and bloating. Foods that may contribute to gas include:
- beans and peas
- smoked foods
- salty foods
- fatty foods
- fried foods
- fruit with high moisture content, such as watermelon and cucumber
- stale food
- carbonated drinks
Certain activities may also increase the risk of gas, including rigorous exercise soon after a meal.
Below are some of the most common questions about gas.
How can someone get rid of gas quickly?
Most OTC medications for gas work fairly quickly. A person may also try movement and massage to relieve gas.
Learn more about poses to pass gas.
What are the symptoms of trapped gas?
Symptoms of trapped gas include:
- bloating
- burping
- flatulence
- pain or discomfort in the abdomen
What causes excessive gas?
The following may cause gas:
- swallowing too much air
- food intolerances
- GERD
- IBS
- fermentation in the gut
Most people experience gas at some point. It occurs as a natural byproduct of the digestive system. Gas may sometimes be uncomfortable or even painful.
There are various medications available to relieve gas, including simethicone and alpha-galactosidase. There are also medications a doctor may prescribe for underlying conditions that cause gas, such as IBS.
Some natural remedies may also help relieve gas, such as cinnamon, ginger, and anise.
Avoiding certain foods that contribute to gas can help reduce or prevent gas. Gentle movement may also help alleviate gas.
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Separate nutrition is also important when you eat foods that are incompatible with each other, gas formation begins
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Yes, you most likely have IBS, nervous regulation of the intestine is disturbed.
This is where the head needs to be treated. But this is quite difficult, you need to completely change your attitude to life. October 16, 2016 I have been suffering from this problem for several years now. Constantly I point out, excuse me for being frank. And everything would be fine, but there will never be just a personal life, because this attack intensifies at night, in a dream. Sometimes I wake up from the “automatic burst”, it seems to me that even the neighbors hear. Advise something, please. In addition to espumizan – it does not help.
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Advise a good remedy for increased gas formation! I have been suffering from this problem for several years now. Constantly I point out, excuse me for being frank.
And everything would be fine, but there will never be just a personal life, because this attack intensifies at night, in a dream. Sometimes I wake up from the “automatic burst”, it seems to me that even the neighbors hear. Advise something, please. In addition to espumizan – it does not help.
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If espumizan did not help you, try meteospasmil, I jumped on it just from espumizan. But not because it didn’t help, but because the problem constantly returned, that is, I drink Espumizan, everything is fine, I stop drinking – again, as you put it, I fart)) Meteospasm in this regard is better, because after I stop taking the capsules for a very long time I live in peace.
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The situation was the same, but with a different drug. To be honest, it was a pity to spend money on meteospasmil when I was disappointed in most of the well-known drugs for flatulence.
I thought: now I’ll buy garbage in boxes again and I’ll have to throw it away. As a result, I decided and did not regret it … now I often turn to meteospazmil when I have gas …
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Drink meteorological spasm from gases, believe me, you will drink it for 2-3 days and stop farting)) Itself suffered from this problem, it’s good when you live alone, but if with somebody? It’s a total horror.
But I didn’t suffer for a long time)) Meteospazmil was immediately advised to me by a friend when I somehow complained to her about gases. He helped her well too)
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Dissatisfaction overwhelms him from the inside and, so that a person does not tear, naturally comes out. Even my grandmother said that by the smell of gases one can understand what kind of soul a person has.
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Drink weather spasm from gases, believe me, you will drink it for 2-3 days and stop farting)) Itself suffered from this problem, it’s good when you live alone, but if with someone? It’s a total horror. But I didn’t suffer for a long time)) Meteospazmil was immediately advised to me by a friend when I somehow complained to her about gases. He helped her well too)
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Well, I don’t know… such a drug For such a price – it’s still cheap, believe me. Meteospasmil is not only for flatulence, but also for spasms-pain in the abdomen, so consider that you bought 2 drugs for this price, since trimedat, for example, is more expensive, but it does not contain a carminative, and meteospasmil has both an antispasmodic and a carminative ) In short, a profitable drug))
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What are the best and cheapest pills for bloating to take? The development of flatulence is accompanied by an increase in the volume of gas by 10-20 times, compared with its normal amount in the intestine. Taking a carminative and other medicines is the best way out of an unpleasant situation.
Article content
- 1 Why bloating occurs – an overview of the causes
- 2 What to take with bloating to quickly get rid of gas
- 2.1 Carminatives
- 2.2 Antispasmodics
- 2.3 Antisecretory drugs
- 2.4 Intestinal sorbents
- 3 Bloating is a symptom of gastrointestinal diseases
- 4 What helps with bloating and gas in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract
- 5 Adsorbents
- 6 Antacids
- 7 Enzymes and cholagogues
- 8 Prokinetics
- 9 Herbal preparations for the treatment of functional disorders and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract
- 10 Treatment with synbiotics
Why Bloating Occurs – An Overview of Causes
During conversations, poor chewing and quick swallowing of food, frequent chewing of gum, more air enters the digestive tract than usual.
Bacteria in the intestines constantly release gaseous waste products. Gases come out during belching, through the rectum and anus. There is another way of excretion – penetration from the intestines into the blood, the path through the systemic circulation and removal during exhalation.
The total volume of gas in the intestine during the day can increase 20 times (from 150 to 3000 ml). The intensity of gas formation largely depends on how much food is digested, how long it is exposed to enzymes. With flatulence, too fast or slow passage of the food bolus is observed.
Important! Increased gas formation is associated with the consistency and composition of the products used, the features of the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract of a particular person.
Bloating is often caused by digestive disorders and dysbacteriosis. In the intestine, a nutrient medium is created for microbes that produce hydrogen, methane, and hydrogen sulfide.
Bloating often occurs in people with a certain mental warehouse (emotional, suspicious, shy). Everything is interconnected, and a person suffering from bloating and gas becomes irritable, more withdrawn.
Flatulence in children and adults can be caused by food allergens, intolerance to wheat, rye and barley protein, lactose milk sugar. Bloating occurs with malabsorption syndrome, when some of the nutrients are not absorbed in the intestines. Another group of causes is food poisoning and parasitic diseases.
If only increased discharge of gases periodically worries, there is no pain in the abdomen, the stool is normal, then this may be the result of a temporary indigestion. To eliminate the discomfort that has arisen, carminatives are used, for example, Espumizan syrup and tablets from gas formation. It is recommended to be more careful in choosing food products, choosing the most favorable combinations, avoiding foods that cause flatulence.
What to take for bloated stomach to get rid of gas quickly
It happens that the patient experiences abdominal pain, increased gas formation in the intestines, diarrhea or constipation, but the exact cause of the discomfort cannot be recognized.
Then doctors diagnose a functional disorder of the gastrointestinal tract. This is a large group of disorders in the digestive system. Drugs belonging to several therapeutic groups will help to cope with bloating.
Carminatives
This group includes tablets for bloating and gas formation Espumizan, Meteospasmil and Disflatil. The preparations contain simethicone (silicon oil and silicon dioxide). The active substance weakens the surface tension of gas bubbles in the gastrointestinal tract, promotes their rupture and absorption in the intestine.
Effective defoamers Espumizan, Bobotic, Pepfiz and Meteospasmil do not irritate the mucosa of the digestive tract, do not adversely affect bowel function. On the contrary, they create a protective film on the walls of the organ.
Children in infancy often suffer from an excessive accumulation of air in the intestines. During the first three months of a child’s life, colic in the abdomen disturbs. The baby’s intestines must adapt to new food, so new milk formulas and complementary foods are introduced gradually.
A woman who is breastfeeding a child should avoid products that cause fermentation processes in the digestive tract.
Antispasmodics
Preparations of this group reduce smooth muscle tone and intestinal peristalsis. Take these pills for flatulence and gases with spasms, colic, abdominal pain and to prevent the appearance of discomfort. The combined remedy Meteospasmil, in addition to simethicone, additionally contains the antispasmodic alverin. The active substance of No-Shpa and Spazmonet preparations is drotaverine. The active ingredient in Duspatolin, Sparex and Niaspam capsules is mebeverine.
Herbal remedies suppress spasm of muscle cells in the intestinal walls: peppermint tincture, madder extract in tablets, Plantex granules with fruits and fennel essential oil.
Antisecretory drugs
Proton pump blockers act on the movement of H+ and K+ ions across cell membranes. The preparations contain omeprazole and active substances similar in properties.
The advantage of Omez DSR tablets is a combination of domperidone and omeprazole. The drug has a complex effect on the causes of dyspepsia, pain in the upper abdomen and increased gas formation. Take the tablets 30 minutes before meals without chewing. Can be combined with adsorbents for maximum effect on bloating.
Intestinal sorbents
Preparations of this group have the ability to absorb and retain bubbles due to the porous structure. Find the most widely used in functional disorders of the gastrointestinal tract cheap tablets Activated charcoal. White carboactive Dill is also an inexpensive medicine from the group of adsorbents. It will cost more to purchase Laktofiltrum tablets, Smecta powder or Enterosgel paste in a pharmacy.
Dietary supplements and tablets against gas formation (active substances in the composition):
- White carboactive, Polysorb MP, White carbon (silicon dioxide).
- Activated carbon, Extrasorb (activated carbon).
- Enterosgel (hydrogel with polymethylsiloxane).
- Diosmectite, Neosmectin, Smecta (diosmectite).
- Polyphepan, Lactofiltrum (lignin).
A feature of the treatment of increased gas formation with the help of intestinal sorbents is the use of tablets or hydrogel approximately 1 hour before a meal or 2 hours after a meal, as well as a short course of treatment.
Bloating is a symptom of gastrointestinal diseases
When flatulence, a combination of several symptoms is observed. Discomfort occurs constantly, even small errors in nutrition cause bloating, seething in the intestines. The patient is looking for the most effective fart pills, but this symptom is just the tip of the iceberg of problems. The cause may be infectious diseases, an inflammatory process in the gastrointestinal tract, anatomical defects in the intestine or neoplasms.
Main complaints in adults with flatulence:
- Feeling of heaviness, pressure and fullness in the upper abdomen.
- Passing flatus or flatulence more than 15 to 20 times a day.
- Excessive belching.
- Cramps and pain in the abdomen.
- Nausea.
- Constipation or diarrhoea.
- Rumbling in the intestines.
- Depressed mood.
- Dull pain in the region of the heart.
- Offensive odor of exhaust gases.
- Spasm and pain in the abdomen disappear after passing flatus.
The presence of most of these problems is characteristic of inflammatory processes in one or more parts of the digestive system, dysbacteriosis and irritable bowel syndrome. Any one medicine and gas pills will provide only short-term relief. After another violation of the diet, the stress problem returns. Comprehensive treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract is necessary.
Laboratory studies of gastric and intestinal motility can help determine the causes of bloating. The patient needs to undergo electrogastroenterography, manometry, ultrasound.
Parasites in the intestines can be detected through a coprogram. This type of study of feces also allows you to evaluate the work of the enzymatic system, to establish the presence of inflammation in the intestine. After finding out the cause of flatulence, the doctor prescribes drugs in the form of tablets, capsules, suspensions and drops.
What helps with bloating and gas in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract
If you are worried about increased gas formation, then doctors recommend taking medications that belong to several therapeutic groups. Among them are many over-the-counter drugs. There are remedies designed to quickly get rid of abdominal discomfort, but do not cure the underlying disease. Other medicines improve digestion, eliminate the conditions under which excess gas accumulates in the intestines.
Important! Carminative drugs and adsorbents will help to quickly get rid of bloating. For excessive flatulence, doctors often prescribe antacids, digestive enzymes, prokinetics, and symbiotics.
It is not necessary to seek medical attention for every case of bloating. You should visit the doctor when flatulence becomes permanent, severe cramps and pain in the abdomen, persistent diarrhea or constipation are disturbing. Unreasonable weight loss, the appearance of blood in the stool are also alarming. It is necessary to pay a visit to the clinic or call a doctor at home if there are signs of an infectious disease of the gastrointestinal tract: vomiting, chills, diarrhea, high fever.
Adsorbents
Activated charcoal and other tablets from the group of intestinal sorbents irritate the gastrointestinal mucosa with prolonged use. Such funds are not recommended for flatulence, which develops against the background of inflammatory processes in the stomach and pancreas. The intestinal sorbent Enterosgel, dietary supplements with dietary fiber, cereal bran, apple pectin act more gently.
The harm of long-term treatment with adsorbents is to reduce the concentration of vitamins and mineral components in the body.
Sorbent preparations, along with gases and toxins, absorb and remove beneficial substances from the intestines.
Antacids
Doctors prescribe combined drugs Almagel Neo, Maalox and Almagel A for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. These are medicines for bloating and gas formation that have arisen against the background of hypersecretion of hydrochloric acid (malnutrition, reflux gastritis of the stomach, peptic ulcer, pancreatitis). Suspension Almagel Neo contains adsorbing, antacid components and simethicone. The composition of the drug Almagel A also includes the anesthetic benzocaine.
Thanks to the combination of active ingredients, acid in the stomach is neutralized, gas formation is reduced and pain is relieved. However, with prolonged use, there may be metabolic disorders that affect diseases of the bones and joints. The drugs are intended for the treatment of adults and children over 10 years of age.
Enzymes and cholagogues
Preparations of this group will help in case of increased gas formation, which has arisen against the background of a deficiency of pancreatic enzymes.
The components of these medicines are derived from processed pork or beef pancreas. Capsules contain microgranules of amylase, protease and lipase in various concentrations.
Anti-heavy medicines based on enzymes for better digestion of food:
- Pancreolipase
- Mezim forte
- Pancreatin
- Panzinorm
- Micrasim
- Ermital
- Creon
Pancreatin – inexpensive tablets of domestic production. They contain the same components that are included in the composition of imported drugs, but differ in the concentration of active substances. The medicine for flatulence with enzymes provides better digestion of food, more active absorption of nutrients in the intestines. As a result, gas formation decreases, stool normalizes.
Prokinetics
Dyspepsia is a syndrome characterized by bloating and a feeling of fullness in the upper abdomen. The condition is most often caused by diseases of the stomach, inflammation in the pancreas, stones in the gallbladder.
If doctors do not detect gastrointestinal diseases during a thorough examination of the patient, then they diagnose him with functional dyspepsia.
Prescribe drugs for bloating that stimulate the motility of the digestive tract. Motilium tablets contain the active ingredient domperidone, which positively affects the timely emptying of the stomach and intestinal motility. Motilium is preferable to the drug Cerucal, similar in properties, has fewer side effects.
Herbal preparations for the treatment of functional disorders and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract
Hofitol is a choleretic herbal remedy for bloating, used to treat dyspepsia and flatulence. Contains artichoke leaf extract, available in the form of tablets and syrup for oral administration, solution for injection.
More herbs in Iberogast drops (for oral use). The tool has an anti-inflammatory effect, regulates the motility of the gastrointestinal tract. Take Iberogast drops for heaviness, distension and pain in the upper abdomen, flatulence, constipation and diarrhea.
Treatment with synbiotics
Probiotics in combination with prebiotics normalize the intestinal microflora. With dysbacteriosis, enterocolitis, colitis, there is a change in the species composition of microorganisms in the intestine. Probiotics contain cultures of lactobacilli, bifidobacteria and enterococci, which are beneficial for the gastrointestinal tract and the whole organism.
Capsules and tablets against flatulence and gases, for the normalization of intestinal microflora:
- Bactisubtil.
- Florin forte.
- Bifiform.
- Acipol.
- Linex.
Linex capsules are used for dysbacteriosis, flatulence, dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome. The drug has no contraindications and side effects, can be used by patients of all ages.
Hilak forte is intended for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, the growth of beneficial intestinal microflora, and the regeneration of the intestinal wall epithelium.