APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following treats flatulence?
A
Bismuth subsalicylate
B
Simethicone
C
Loperamide
D
Famotidine
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An antiflatulent is a drug that expels gas from the stomach and intestines. Simethicone (contained in products such as Mylicon, Phazyme, GAS-X, Gas Aid, and others) is the only drug approved as antiflatulent by the FDA. The drug reduces the surface tension of small gas bubbles and is often combined with antacids.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pepto-Bismol. Activated charcoal. Simethicone. Lactase enzyme (Lactaid or Dairy Ease) Beano.

Detailed explanation-3: -Gas-X. simethicone. Phazyme. Gas-X Extra Strength. Beano. 11-Oct-2022

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