Question:
i need to know what is good over the counter for gas

i just had too much abdominal pain and had an ultrasound yesterday. nothing definite yet but the tech said it looked like a lot of gas inside...so i was wondering what would be a safe thing to take over-the-counter. I had even thought of taking phospa soda...the thing we took prior to having the wls to cleanse out my stomach..it that too strong or maybe a mild laxative or anti-gas medicine..what is best ..pls help.    — monica R. (posted on May 11, 2004)

May 11, 2004
Monica, I had a terrible problem with uncomfortable gas from time to time for the first few months after surgery. I kept a bottle of Infant Mylicon Drops in my purse and they worked very very well. They were gentle on my tummy and worked very quickly. Just a few drops on my tongue and I'd have relief within a few minutes. Hope this helps!
   — chelle3081

May 11, 2004
Gas X worked great for me.
   — jennifer A.

May 11, 2004
Phosphasoda sounds awful violent at this point. Save that for the cleansing for bowel checks etc. Gas X works and I have also now ordered the Devrom to deal with the stench of the gas. I didn't have a lot of problems till about 2 months ago when I started eating more carbs and more things with sugar alcohols in them. That gives me the worst smelling gas on earth. Even I don't want to around me then. They both work!
   — zoedogcbr

May 12, 2004
Let me join the Gas-X chorus! I had the best luck with the chewable form. Hope you're feeling better! Bette
   — [Deactivated Member]

May 12, 2004
I can squeese a nickle until the buffalo poops! So I get Walmart's brand (Equate) of Extra Strenth Gas X.
   — Danmark

May 13, 2004
My dr. told me DO NOT take a laxative. He recommends Gas-X and it works for me.
   — Angel E.