MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Simeticone (or simethicone) is a type of medicine called an antiflatulent. It’s used to treat farting (flatulence), trapped wind and bloating, although we cannot be certain if it really works for these symptoms. People with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) sometimes take simeticone to ease their symptoms.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Simethicone is used to treat the symptoms of gas such as uncomfortable or painful pressure, fullness, and bloating. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pepto-Bismol. Activated charcoal. Simethicone. Lactase enzyme (Lactaid or Dairy Ease) Beano.