Bloating is a common problem that almost everyone has experienced. It appears due to malnutrition, overeating, low physical activity, as well as various diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. There are many drugs that help quickly get rid of this problem. What effective pills for bloating and gas formation can be bought at a pharmacy? How to take them correctly? Below in the article you can see an overview of inexpensive and effective drugs for flatulence.
What to take for flatulence and bloating?
After a heavy lunch or dinner, there is often an unpleasant feeling of heaviness in the stomach. It greatly affects well-being, makes a person lethargic and prevents him from working. Bloating also negatively affects motor activity. It is simply difficult for a person to make any body movements. Fortunately, pharmacies today sella lot of drugs for bloating and flatulence. They help to quickly stop an unpleasant symptom and remove gases from the body. But it is worth thinking about the reason that causes swelling. If it is not eliminated, flatulence will torment you constantly. As a rule, it appears with malnutrition or overeating. Sometimes bloating is one of the symptoms of a developing pathology of the stomach or intestines. Therefore, if you have it too often, it is best to be examined by a doctor.
Which drugs for bloating and flatulence are considered the most effective? Conventionally, all drugs can be divided into several groups. They differ in their principle of action and composition. Let's talk about them in more detail:
- Enterosorbents. These are the most popular remedies for bloating. They are able to quickly absorb excess gases and remove them from the body. These drugs include activated charcoal, Polysorb, Enterosgel and Smekta. But they cannot be used for a long time, because together with gases they also remove useful microelements from the body.
- Defoamers. They help to precipitate the mucous foam of the intestine, which is the cause of bloating. This speeds up the removal of gases from the body. Espumizan and Meteospasmil are effective defoamers.
- Enzymes. These drugs are prescribed when bloating appears due to a violation of the process of digesting food. It occurs, as a rule, due to a lack of pancreatic enzymes. The same drugs restore them. To this grouprefers to "Pancreatin" and "Creon".
- Probiotics. These are preparations, which include beneficial microorganisms that restore the intestinal microflora. They are useful if swelling appeared after taking antibiotics. Probiotics include Bifidumbacterin, Bifiform, Maxilak and Linex.
Also, with bloating, the normalization of nutrition and the intake of herbal remedies help. For example, dill water can effectively cope with flatulence.
Let's consider below the most popular remedies against increased gas formation.
Activated carbon
If you are looking for an inexpensive and effective drug for bloating and flatulence, then pay attention to activated charcoal. It belongs to the group of enterosorbents, therefore it quickly absorbs excess gas in the intestines, and then removes it from the body. Coal is also recommended for poisoning. It is effective if bloating is accompanied by diarrhea. Its main advantage is its low price. A pack of these tablets can be bought at any pharmacy. Their cost can vary from 20 to 100 rubles. The active ingredient is activated charcoal. One tablet contains 250 mg. The composition also includes an auxiliary component - potato starch.
Activated charcoal is prescribed for both adults and young children. Its dosage will depend on the weight of the patient. The drug has practically no contraindications. It is not recommended to take it only to patients with individualintolerance, as well as exacerbation of gastric ulcer or bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract. Like any other enterosorbent, coal should not be taken for a long time. Together with gases, it will also remove useful trace elements. With swelling, do not take activated charcoal for more than two weeks. This can impair the absorption of vitamins and calcium by the intestinal walls. With prolonged use and overdose, patients often suffer from constipation.
Polysorb
This is an effective, affordable and safe drug for bloating and flatulence, which also helps with food poisoning. Belongs to the group of enterosorbents. Polysorb is produced in the form of a white powder, from which a suspension must be prepared before administration. It contains only one substance - colloidal silicon hydroxide. The drug is completely safe for pregnant women and young children. Therefore, if you want to quickly get rid of bloating without consulting a doctor, you can safely use Polysorb. It also does not cause side effects. But the powder is more suitable for single use. With prolonged use, this enterosorbent can adversely affect the absorption of beneficial trace elements by the intestinal walls.
The drug is used orally only as an aqueous suspension. Before use, the right amount of powder should be diluted with warm water. The dosage is selected individually. The daily dose for adults should not exceed 12 g of powder. Before each dose, it is best to prepare a fresh suspension. It is taken 30-60 minutes beforefood intake.
Enterosgel
This is an effective enterosorbent, which is produced in the form of a white paste that does not have a pronounced taste or smell. Its active ingredient is polymethylsiloxane polyhydrate. The composition of the drug also includes purified water. It is used for various disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. "Enterosgel" effectively copes with food intoxication, intestinal infections and allergies to various foods. The drug also helps with bloating and flatulence. It can be used during pregnancy and lactation. It is not contraindicated for small children. It is not recommended to be treated with this remedy only for individual intolerance.
"Enterosgel" should be consumed 1-2 hours before meals on an empty stomach. The required amount of paste must first be diluted in a glass of warm water. The dosage of the drug is prescribed by the doctor, focusing on the age of the patient, his weight and the severity of the disease. As a rule, with swelling, it is recommended to drink 1 spoonful of gel 3 times a day. Do not take pasta for a long time, as it impairs the absorption of beneficial trace elements into the intestinal wall. If bloating does not go away after 2 weeks of taking the drug, it is better to seek medical help.
Espumizan
This drug belongs to the group of antifoam drugs. He is able to cope with bloating and gas formation in a short time. "Espumizan" is available in the form of tablets and emulsions for takinginside. The composition of the drug includes simethicone, glycerin and dyes. Tablets and emulsion do not have a pronounced smell and taste. Flatulence is the main indication for the use of Espumizan. Tablets are also prescribed for aerophagia and dyspepsia. It can be used by pregnant and lactating women, as well as small children. Contraindication is only individual intolerance and intestinal obstruction. There are practically no side effects when taking. In rare cases, allergic reactions may occur.
Emulsion and tablets "Espumizan" should be used at the first sign of heaviness in the stomach and bloating. It is best to do this during or after a meal. Adults are advised to take 1-2 tablets or spoons of the emulsion 3-5 times a day. For small children, the emulsion can be added directly to the feeding bottle.
Meteospasmil
Another effective drug belonging to the group of defoamers. Not as common as "Espumizan", but still effectively copes with bloating. Produced in the form of capsules, which contain 2 active ingredients - simethicone and alverin citrate. The capsule is made from gelatin, glycerin and purified water. The drug helps not only to get rid of bloating, but also saves with pain and spasms. It is prescribed for various functional disorders of the digestive tract. It helps with nausea, flatulence, belching and irritable bowel syndrome.
"Meteospazmil" is notRecommended for pregnant and lactating women. Otherwise, he has practically no contraindications. There are also no side effects when taking it. In extremely rare cases, the patient may experience an allergic reaction. Instructions for use indicate that adults should take 1 capsule 2-3 times a day shortly before meals.
Smekta
This is a popular and inexpensive remedy for bloating, diarrhea and food poisoning. The main advantage of "Smecta" is an absolutely natural composition. It is produced in the form of a powder for the preparation of a suspension. The active substance is dioctahedral smectite. The composition also includes fragrances. You can buy the preparation with vanilla or orange flavor. The indication for use is not only flatulence, but also diarrhea, as well as abdominal discomfort. It is not recommended to be treated with powder for longer than 2 weeks, as it is an enterosorbent.
"Smecta" from bloating and flatulence should be taken immediately when unpleasant symptoms appear. The contents of one sachet should be diluted in a glass of warm water and drunk. "Smecta" can be taken by pregnant women and young children. A contraindication is intolerance to fructose or other components that make up the composition, as well as intestinal obstruction.
Pepsan-R
For ease of use, this drug is available in several forms at once. In pharmacies, you can buy an oral gel or capsules. Instructions for use"Pepsana-R" indicates that it is a complex drug that helps get rid of unpleasant symptoms caused by disruption of the gastrointestinal tract. The medicine has an anti-inflammatory effect, reduces acidity in the stomach and reduces the formation of gases. It is prescribed for functional disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, including flatulence.
Instructions for the use of "Pepsan-R" indicates that its active ingredients are dimethicone and guaiazulene. Both the capsules and the gel have a slight mint flavor. The dosage and duration of the course of treatment are selected by the attending physician individually. The drug has practically no contraindications. It should not be taken by children under 14 years of age, as well as with hypersensitivity to the components that make up its composition.
Motilium
This is a complex drug that is taken for many gastrointestinal problems. It effectively copes with nausea and vomiting, heartburn and belching. Apply "Motilium" and from flatulence. The drug is available in the form of a suspension and tablets. Its active ingredient is domperidone. Also, the composition of the drug includes auxiliary components: linseed oil, corn starch, microcrystalline cellulose and others. One tablet contains 10 mg of the active ingredient.
How to take "Motilium"? Tablets must be taken before meals. The dosage is selected individually and depends on the age of the patient and his weight. As a rule, adults with flatulence need to drink one tablet 3 times a day. Maina contraindication to the use of the drug is individual intolerance to the active substance and lactose. Also, "Motilium" can not be used for renal or hepatic insufficiency, bleeding of the gastrointestinal tract. It is contraindicated in pregnant women and children under 12.
Bifidumbacterin
The drug is an effective probiotic that restores the intestinal microflora in a short time, thereby eliminating increased gas formation. It consists of dried, but live microbial cells of bifidobacteria. Once in the intestine, they are activated and restore its microflora. They take Bifidumbacterin for bloating, dysbacteriosis and intestinal dysfunction. Often it is prescribed simultaneously with taking strong antibiotics. There were no side effects even with long-term treatment. The only contraindication is the increased sensitivity of the patient to the bacteria that make up the composition.
The drug is available in powder bags. It must be mixed with liquid food before use. Dairy products are best. Small children can mix the powder with breast milk. Food should be warm, but not hot.
Bifiform
This drug is also a probiotic, which is used to restore disturbed intestinal microflora. Helps "Bifiform" and bloating. The drug is available in the form of capsules, chewable tablets and powder with orange and raspberry flavor. It is usually used to treat flatulence in young children. The composition of the drugincludes not only live bacteria, but also milk sourdough, as well as vitamins B1 and B6. When taking the medicine in a strictly specified dosage, side effects usually do not appear. Contraindication is hypersensitivity, as well as lactose intolerance.
Apply "Bifiform" within 1-3 weeks. In acute poisoning and diarrhea, the course of treatment is only 3 days. Daily adults are recommended to use 2-3 capsules of the drug at any convenient time. Young children should take chewable tablets or powder. Their dosage should be prescribed by the attending physician.
Maxilac
This is a unique drug, which has no analogues in Russia yet. It is the first symbiotic registered in our country. Each capsule of the drug contains 9 beneficial bacteria at once, which are necessary for the proper functioning of the intestines. They help to reduce the reproduction of pathogenic microorganisms that live in it. In addition, the drug helps to normalize digestion and improve metabolic processes. Effective "Maxilac" and bloating. The drug is produced in capsules. It is also used for other unpleasant symptoms, including constipation, diarrhea, nausea, and abdominal pain. Capsules are also prescribed to restore intestinal microflora after prolonged use of antibiotics.
The drug has practically no contraindications. It can be used by both adults and children over 3 years old. But parents should make sure that the child is able to swallow on their own.capsule. "Maxilak" is used in a course lasting at least 10 days. You need to eat one capsule daily. It is best to do this in the evening during dinner.
Dill water
Treatment for flatulence and bloating may include taking natural remedies. These include dill water, which is often recommended for young children. It consists of fennel essential oil diluted with purified water. The drug relieves intestinal spasms, helping gases to leave the body faster. Dill water has no contraindications, so it is prescribed even for newborns. When used in rare cases, allergic reactions may occur due to hypersensitivity to fennel oil. The dosage is prescribed individually, based on the age of the patient. For newborns, dill water is mixed with breast milk.
Linex
Probiotics are effective remedies for flatulence and bloating in adults. They also help to restore the disturbed intestinal microflora, which has a positive effect on the work of all organs of the digestive tract. The drug "Linex", belonging to this group, is available in the form of capsules containing lebenin powder. It includes several million live bacteria that restore the intestinal microflora. It is prescribed for dysbacteriosis, bloating, diarrhea, heaviness and pain in the abdomen. It can be taken by any patient, including pregnant women and children. It is not recommended to be treated with it only for people with dairy intolerance.products.
As a remedy for flatulence and bloating in adults, "Linex" is used orally after a heavy meal. The capsule can be washed down with a small amount of water. Newborns and infants need to open it before taking it. The contents of the capsule are poured into a tablespoon and diluted with water.
