Preparations for gas formation: list, description, composition, purpose, instructions for use, indications and contraindications for admission

Bloating and gas formation are symptoms that are familiar to every person. Often these processes are also accompanied by belching, heartburn, diarrhea. Symptoms not only bring discomfort and self-doubt, but also are a harbinger of chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Preparations for bloating and gas formation will not only help to quickly get rid of an unpleasant condition, but will also help internal organs - the stomach, intestines, pancreas.

Causes of frequent bloating

If you know the causes of bloating, then you can take preventive measures in time to prevent this pathological condition. Then you do not have to resort to the use of drugs from gas formation. Here are the most common causes:

• microflora disturbance:
• the predominance of pathogenic bacteria in the intestine;
• parasitic infestations;
• gastritis, peptic ulcer of the stomach and intestines;
• chronic cholecystitis;
• pancreatic dysfunction (poor production of enzymes);
• chronic pancreatitis;
• liver disease.

The exact reason why the patient is constantly tormented by bloating can be determined by a gastroenterologist. To do this, you need to carry out a number of diagnostic measures: objective examination, MRI, CT, radiography of the abdominal organs.

Drugs for gassing in the intestines in adults: a list of the most effective means

If for children under 16 years of age the list of drugs is much smaller due to contraindications, then for adults there are no such restrictions. There are dozens of effective drugs for gas formation that can alleviate the condition.

Here is a list of medicines classified by the principle of effects on the body:

• Enterosorbents are most effective for bloating caused by poisoning. Toxins and their decomposition products are rapidly eliminated from the body, with the help of these drugs it is possible to detoxify the body.
• Activated carbon medicines also effectively fight poisoning and bloating, indigestion.
• Carminative preparations consist of chemical compounds of silicon (simethicone, dimethicone) and components of plant origin, sometimes medications based on bromoprid are found.
• Enzyme preparations are a substitute for the substances that the pancreas secretes for digesting food (without them, the digestion process is not carried out at all or is poorly performed).
• Prokinetics restore intestinal motility.
• Probiotics add healthy microflora to the intestines - this helps restore healthy digestion after poisoning or a course of antibiotic drugs.
• Antispasmodics help to relax the muscle walls of the organs of the gastrointestinal tract, in some cases it helps to start the digestion process. They also effectively relieve pain.

Below are lists of the names of drugs of each class. Depending on the patient’s condition, in some cases it is required to take not one, but several drugs. For example, if bloating is accompanied by pain in the abdominal region, in addition to the carminative drug, it is also necessary to take an antispasmodic. Or if the cause of bloating is a deficiency of enzymes, you will have to take a tablet of Festal or Pancreatinum at the same time as eating.

Enterosorbents in the fight against gas formation

Enterosorbents are the most popular preparations for gas formation in everyday life. Despite the fact that they affect the reduction of gas formation only indirectly, patients buy them at a high speed. This approach can turn into health problems for patients, since with frequent use, enterosorbents wash out not only the products of poisoning, but also trace elements, in particular calcium. To avoid this, you need to resort to the help of enterosorbents only in extreme cases. With constant bloating, it is better to opt for carminative drugs.

The list of effective enterosorbents includes the following drugs:

• "Enterosgel" - is sold in the form of a suspension without color and odor. The cost is about four hundred rubles for 225 grams. A drug that reduces gas formation and removes toxins from the body. Consists of a hydrogel of methylsilicic acid and water. If we compare its effect with Espumisan and other carminative drugs, then Enterosgel will lose, because this drug is primarily for the treatment of various kinds of intoxications and poisonings.

• "Polysorb" - is a fine powder, scattered over 3 grams in portioned bags. It is sold both in large packages, and separately for one sachet (portion at a time). Like Enterosgel, this drug passes through the organs of the gastrointestinal tract, without being digested, and "collects" all the waste and waste products of harmful microorganisms. Ideal for poisoning by spoiled food and alcoholic beverages. It has a moderate effect during gas formation, as it is not a carminative.
• "Filtrum-Sti" is a tablet preparation, the main active ingredient of which is lignin. It is used for the treatment of various kinds of intoxications, it has a moderately carminative effect with bloating and gas formation.

Activated carbon and medicines containing it

The list of drugs whose main active ingredient is activated carbon is presented below.

• "Carbactin" - is produced in the form of granules for the preparation of a suspension. Removes toxins, reduces bloating. It is contraindicated for use in children under ten years of age and pregnant women, since with frequent admission, calcium is washed out and can become a catalyst for bone tissue diseases.
• "Microsorb P" - is available in the form of a paste and powder for the preparation of a suspension. The main active ingredient is activated carbon. The cost of the drug is about two hundred rubles. "Microsorb P" passes through the organs of the gastrointestinal tract, while not being digested, and "collects" all the waste and waste products of harmful microorganisms.
• "Ultra-adsorb" - is produced in the form of capsules, pastes and granules for the preparation of a suspension. It has a similar effect and contraindications, like all other drugs, the main component of which is activated carbon.

Carminative drugs

This class of medications is also called "antifoam agents." These drugs from bloating and gas production have a quick effect: the stomach decreases already after twenty to forty minutes from the moment of taking the medicine. Many antifoam agents are approved for children. The main active ingredients of these drugs are simethicone or dimethicone, in rare cases, bromoprid.

• "Meteospasmil" is an effective drug against gas formation. Release form - tablets. It has a minimum of contraindications (individual intolerance of the active components and liver failure). One capsule contains 300 mg of simethicone and 60 mg of alverin. Promotes rapid ablation of the abdomen and the release of gases. The action begins already ten to twenty minutes after taking the pill.
• "Pepsan" - has a pronounced anti-inflammatory and cytoprotective effect. The cost of packaging with 30 capsules is about three hundred rubles. Gastroenterologists often prescribe it for gastritis. The main active ingredient is dimethicone. It is almost completely identical to simethicone, but inferior to it in strength. Therefore, the effect of "Pepsan" reaches its maximum after about an hour and a half from the time of taking the pill.
• Fennel and caraway fruits also belong to the class of "defoamers". On the pharmacological market, there are many drugs for bloating and gas production, the main active ingredient of which is fennel and caraway seeds. Such drugs are allowed to be taken even by children, since they practically do not have side effects (with the exception of individual intolerance to the active components).

Espumisan for bloating and heaviness in the stomach

This is one of the most effective and cheapest drugs for gas in the intestines in adults. There is a release form for Espumisan Children, which contains less simethicone and is approved for use by babies from birth. The drug for the treatment of adults contains 40 mg of simethicone in one capsule - this is enough to calm gas formation in a person weighing about one hundred kilograms.

The cost of packaging with 25 capsules is about one hundred and fifty rubles. Espumisan can be purchased at any pharmacy without a doctor’s prescription. Instructions for use informs that Espumisan is indicated for use under the following conditions:

• flatulence of any etiology;
• aerophagia;
• intoxication with surfactants.

In some cases, Espumisan is prescribed to patients before examinations such as radiography or MRI. This is done so that the gases in the intestines do not spoil the visibility of the organs in the picture. For this purpose, an anti-gassing drug is prescribed two days before the study. A reception is also necessary on the day of the radiography (the exact dosage and instructions are explained by the attending physician).

Enzyme Medicines

Often the cause of increased gas formation is chronic pancreatitis. This is a fairly common disease, the main reason for which is malnutrition and alcohol abuse. Iron stops the production of a sufficient number of enzymes, as a result of which food is not digested. Enzyme preparations for bloating and gas formation have as their goal the entry of enzymes from the outside. This helps to digest food and reduce the abdomen in volume, as well as the passage of air from the gastrointestinal tract.

The list of enzyme preparations that reduce gas formation is as follows:

• "Creon" is an inexpensive (about two hundred rubles) domestic product designed to make up for the deficiency of pancreatic enzymes. It normalizes digestion and makes the stomach "work" even with long stagnation of food and the appearance of belching with the smell of hydrogen sulfide (which indicates a complete stop of digestion).
• "Cholenzym" is a complex drug, which consists of several effective components. This is bile, powder of the pancreas and small intestine of cattle. It has quite a few contraindications. Before use, consult a doctor.
• Pancreatin is a cheap analogue of Mezim. The main active ingredient in both drugs is pancreatin. If Mezim costs about three hundred rubles, then Pancreatin costs only about fifty. Both of these drugs make up for pancreatic enzyme deficiency and help reduce bloating.

Digestion Prokinetics

This is a class of drugs for gas and bloating in adults, which act by restoring intestinal motility. A digestion sequence is established: the food lump does not linger in the stomach longer than necessary, it evenly enters and passes through the intestines. Thanks to this action, air is released from the intestines and the abdomen decreases in volume within two to three hours.

Before using prokinetics, it is necessary to consult a gastroenterologist, since frequent use can provoke the appearance of a lazy stomach syndrome.

The most popular and inexpensive (about three hundred rubles per package) prokinetics: Motilium, Ganaton. These funds are always sold in pharmacies, and a prescription for their purchase is not required. They act more slowly than antifoam agents, but are softer and prevent the development of stagnant processes in the digestive tract.

Reception of prokinetics can be carried out independently. If the patient takes such medications more than twice a week, it is necessary to undergo a full examination, since it is impossible to suppress the symptoms of developing chronic diseases with pills.

Antispasmodics for bloating

This class of drugs not only promotes the release of air from the intestines, but also relieves pain. It is worth considering that if the cause of gas formation is a violation of the production of enzymes, antispasmodics will not have the expected effect.

Preparations for increased gas formation from the group of antispasmodics are such as:

• "Duspatalin" quickly helps with irritable bowel syndrome, accompanied by bloating. It has a minimum of side effects, as it has a selective effect on the abdominal organs.
• No-Shpa, like its cheap counterpart Drotaverin, relaxes the intestinal muscular walls, which helps to improve digestion and the release of air from the intestines.

If bloating and heaviness are accompanied by pain, do not rush to swallow antispasmodics. It is worth evaluating the nature of the pain and consult a doctor. This may be a sign of toxic hepatitis, pancreatitis (if the pain is localized on the right), the passage of stones from the gallbladder, peptic ulcer disease or erosion.

Gassing probiotics

Pathogenic microflora leads to diarrhea, constipation, bloating, a feeling of heaviness after eating. This problem will help to solve drugs with bloating and gas formation, which include lactic acid bacteria that have undergone lyophilization. Such drugs quickly restore normal bowel function. They do not contribute to bloating as quickly as defoamers, but they can heal the body and are effective in the long run.

The list of the best drugs from gas formation that normalize the intestinal microflora can be given as follows:

• Linex - available in capsule form. Depending on the number of them in the package, the price varies from three hundred to eight hundred rubles. The active substance, falling into an acidic environment, contributes to the destruction of pathogenic microflora and the propagation of beneficial lactic acid bacteria.

• "Hilak Forte" - is produced in the form of a suspension. This drug from gas formation in the intestine has one interesting peculiarity: when it is taken two hours before and after, you should not eat dairy products. This can trigger even more bloating.
• "Bifidumbacterin" - contains dried bifidobacteria as the main active agent. Release form - candles, vials with suspension and capsules. The cost of the drug is low, regardless of the form of release - about one hundred and fifty rubles per package. The drug gains effect for a long time, but after about a week of regular intake, digestion is fully established.

This type of drug is widely used in medicine. With a minimum of side effects, probiotics effectively normalize digestion. These drugs from gas formation in adults do not just give short-term relief, but really benefit the body in the long run. They can be purchased at any pharmacy, either on prescription or without it.

Prevention of bloating and flatulence

It is always easier to prevent the development of pathology than to treat it. The pharmacological market offers many effective and safe drugs to reduce gas formation, but if you follow the following simple rules, then you will not have to resort to their help:

• normalize your diet: reduce the share of eaten bakery products, factory sweets, sugar, fatty meat;
• for problems and pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract, gastroenterologists recommend a complete rejection of alcohol;
• physical activity improves intestinal motility;
• once a year it is necessary to undergo a routine examination for the presence of parasites in the body;
• if there are pets in the house, hygiene must be carefully monitored (handle the tray with disinfectants, always wash your hands before going to the kitchen).

Folk recipes for the treatment of bloating are diverse. But pharmacological agents will bring relief much faster. If the patient for one reason or another refuses to take medication, then it is worth trying a decoction of dill leaves, lemon balm.

These plants (a tablespoon, you can use dry collection) need to be poured with boiling water and let it brew for two hours. The resulting infusion should be taken half a glass on an empty stomach two to three times a day. After a day, bloating should go completely. In some cases, the patient feels relief only three hours after the first intake of therapeutic infusion from dill or lemon balm.