Increased gas formation in the stomach and intestines is caused by a variety of factors. Before taking drugs for bloating - a medicine or a folk remedy, you need to establish the cause of the digestive disorder. Most often, this is poor-quality or heavy food for the stomach, individual intolerance to any products. But increased gas formation can be a sign of serious diseases, such as obstruction, worms, insufficient production of liver or pancreatic enzymes, or even bowel cancer. Therefore, with regular bloating for no apparent reason, you should consult a doctor.
In other cases, for bloating, the medicine can be taken based on the general recommendations outlined in the instructions. Drugs that reduce gas formation belong to different pharmacological groups.
Enzyme-based drugs
With insufficient production of enzymes that break down food in the intestines, useful substances willbe fermented by bacteria with the release of gas. This effect can be with overeating or diseases associated with the pancreas or impaired secretion of gastric juice. To replenish the necessary active substances, they take drugs for bloating - a medicine containing the appropriate enzymes:
- "Mezim forte" - contains three enzymes: lipase, protease and amylase, which break down proteins, fats and complex carbohydrates.
- "Pancreatin" also contains a set of enzymes with proteolytic, amylolytic and lipolytic activity.
Enzyme preparations are taken 1-3 tablets immediately after meals with a small amount of warm water. Do not use an enzymatic remedy for bloating during exacerbation of pancreatitis.
Adsorbents
If the increase in gas separation is associated with the use of poorly digested foods (milk, legumes, fresh bread), then the problem is solved with the help of preparations containing adsorbents. These substances absorb harmful metabolic products, poisons, toxins and, together with them, are excreted from the intestines in a natural way. Adsorbents include:
- "Smekta". Preparation based on natural organosilicon compounds. Binds toxins, viruses, microbes, excess gases. Take 1-2 sachets when signs of bloating appear.
- Enterosgel is a wonderful Russian drug in the form of a paste. Contains methylsilicic acid converted into hydrogel form. Take 1 tablespoon in betweenfood.
- White clay (kaolin) has a strong enveloping, light astringent effect, absorbs excess water, adsorbs gases well and prevents decay processes. Take 1-2 tablespoons on an empty stomach.
Activated charcoal is taken in the absence of other drugs. The structure of this substance is such that, along with harmful substances and gases, it removes trace elements and vitamins from the body, which is undesirable with frequent use
All absorbent drugs for bloating are taken separately from other drugs, otherwise their effect will be weakened. It is necessary to take a break for 0.5-1 hour.
Drugs that improve digestion
Increased gas formation can be in case of violation of the normal microbial composition in the intestine. This happens with prolonged use of antibiotics, diarrhea, malnutrition. In such cases, prescribe microbiological preparations for bloating. The medicine can be of two types:
- From the group of probiotics - products containing live cultures of beneficial bacteria or yeast. A characteristic representative is Linex, which includes bifidobacteria, lactobacilli and enterococci.
- Prebiotics do not contain live bacteria, but they include special substances that are an ideal breeding ground for the reproduction of beneficial microbes. For example, "Hilak-forte" is a drug based on fatty and organic acids.
It is necessary to take such medicines in a course for 7-21 days, dependingon the degree of disorder of the intestinal biocenosis.
Medicines that relieve spasms
For severe colic, take an additional remedy for bloating, which relaxes the intestinal muscles. These could be:
- "No-shpa" ("Drotaverine hydrochloride").
- "Papaverine".
These drugs are contraindicated for low blood pressure and severe heart failure.
Separately, we should dwell on the drug "Espumizan". It contains simethicone, which lowers the surface tension of the shell of gas bubbles in the intestine, as a result of which the bubbles disintegrate, and the gases are absorbed by the intestinal wall. Take the drug two capsules 3-4 times a day. Contraindicated in intestinal obstruction.
Folk recipes
Folk remedies for bloating are based on taking foods that absorb gases and improve the movement of food masses through the intestines.
- Dill seeds. Pour two tablespoons of boiling water (200 ml), leave for 15 minutes and drink half a glass before meals.
- Soak millet in a glass of boiling water, then mash until milky water appears. Drink 100 ml 2-3 times a day.
- Chamomile pharmacy. One tablespoon pour a glass of boiling water, leave for 2-3 hours. Drink two tablespoons on an empty stomach.
- Reduce the formation of gases in the intestines cumin, parsley seeds, mint, thyme, yarrow. They can be added to regular green tea when brewing.
Folk remedies for bloating act gently,take them for a long time.
Newborn products
Not all medicines for bloating are suitable for children under one year old. The following drugs are recommended for this group of patients:
- dill water;
- "Espumizan";
- "Smekta".
Do not immediately stuff your baby with medicines, normalize the feeding process, follow a lactation diet. If necessary, start treatment with gentle preparations based on dill, chamomile or fennel.
With increased gas formation in adults, first of all, you need to normalize nutrition: exclude hard-to-digest foods (legumes, cabbage, grapes, beer, milk), switch to the consumption of cereals, boiled or stewed vegetables. In acute cases, to relieve symptoms, they take Espumizan, adsorbents - Smecta, Enterosgel, as well as drugs that normalize bowel function.
