antiflatulence

Stops digestive gas

Antiflatulence describes medications or remedies that reduce intestinal gas: antiflatulence tablets, an antiflatulence diet.

The prefix anti- signals opposition to flatulence—the buildup and release of gas in the digestive system.

Products containing simethicone are common antiflatulence agents.

medicinal

activated charcoal

Processed carbon for absorption

Mylanta · lactase · peppermint oil · fennel · ginger · probiotics · antacid · gas drops · chewable tablets · softgels

herbal

fennel seeds

Aromatic culinary spice

chamomile · ginger root · dill · cumin · asafoetida · cardamom · coriander · turmeric · gripe water · herbal remedy

dietary

FODMAP

Fermentable short-chain carbs

trigger foods · cabbage · broccoli · onions · garlic · carbonated drinks · portion control · cooking methods · fermented foods · prebiotics

Opposites
effect on gas

antiflatulenceflatulence

Intestinal gas accumulation

flatus · gassiness

medical purpose

antiflatulencelaxative

Promotes intestinal evacuation

purgative · cathartic · emetic · antidiarrheal · stool softener

gastrointestinal effect

antiflatulenceflatulence

Intestinal gas accumulation

flatulent · bloating · gassy

Family

anti, flatulence, flatulent, flatus, inflate, inflation, inflationary, inflatable, deflate

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