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Gas & Bloating

• Gas-X relieves the pressure, bloating, and fullness commonly referred to as gas.

• Everyone’s biochemistry is a little different, so speed of gas relief will vary by person. But in general, Gas-X works in minutes. If you have prolonged discomfort though, please consult with your doctor or healthcare professional.

• We have a whole page dedicated to this topic! Learn more about what causes gas here.

• Gas-X works with your body to help relieve gas. Gas-X uses simethicone—the #1 doctor recommended OTC ingredient for fast gas relief—to break up gas bubbles in your stomach and intestines. Once this trapped gas is broken down, your body can then deal with the gas naturally.

• Think of your stomach and intestines like a balloon. They expand when they get filled up with more and more gas, which makes you feel bloated.

• Only Gas-X Total Relief Chews include the heartburn-targeting antacid calcium carbonate. The main active ingredient in the rest of our products is simethicone, which helps break up gas bubbles in your stomach and intestines. Once this trapped gas is broken down, your body can then deal with the gas naturally.

• Beano and Gas-X are both anti-gas products but have different ingredients and work in different ways. Beano contains alpha galactosidase, an enzyme that is taken before meals to break down complex carbohydrates in food to reduce gas production. Gas-X contains simethicone which acts on the gas produced in the stomach and intestine to help reduce pressure, bloating and fullness.

• Simethicone is the active ingredient in Gas-X and is the #1 doctor recommended OTC ingredient for fast gas relief. It is used for the relief of pressure, bloating, and fullness commonly referred to as gas.

• Everyone’s biochemistry is a little different, so speed of gas relief may vary by person. But, in general, Gas-X relieves pressure, bloating, fullness and discomfort caused by excess stomach and intestinal gas in minutes. If you have prolonged discomfort, it’s best to consult with your doctor, just in case.

Usage

Always read the label.

• That depends on which Gas-X product you prefer to use. Click here to choose the product you’re interested in, then view the usage directions on that product page.

• If you are uncertain if Gas-X is appropriate for you, please speak to your doctor or a pharmacist. Simethicone, the active ingredient in Gas-X, works fast, without being absorbed into the bloodstream. Please use Gas-X products only as directed.

• When pregnant or nursing, you should speak to your doctor to determine what medications are appropriate for you to use.

• Gas-X is available in different strengths of the active ingredient simethicone, and it depends on which Gas-X product you prefer to use. Click here to choose the exact gas relief product you’re interested in, then view the usage directions on that product page.

• Some individuals may experience gastrointestinal symptoms such as constipation. If you experience constipation, stop using the product and consult with your doctor to determine if Gas-X is appropriate for your use.

Gas-X® Products

• The active ingredient in gas-x is simethicone, the #1 doctor recommended OTC ingredient for fast gas relief; it helps break up gas bubbles in your stomach and intestines. Once this trapped gas is broken down, your body can then deal with the gas naturally.

• Gas-X is available as Extra Strength (simethicone 125 mg), Ultimate Strength (simethicone 500mg), Ultra Strength (simethicone 180 mg) and Maximum Strength (simethicone 250 mg). New Gas-X Total Relief Chews (simethicone 250 mg and calcium carbonate 750 mg) target symptoms of gas and heartburn in one tablet.

• Gas-X is the #1 doctor recommended anti-gas/#1 selling OTC gas relief brand in America. It is available in a variety of strengths (Extra, Ultra, Max), count sizes (10ct to 72ct), flavors and formats (softgels & tablets).

• You can use your HSA and FSA tax-preferred savings account to purchase certain OTC products including Gas-X. The passage of the CARES Act by Congress includes provisions to restore OTC eligibility under tax-preferred HSA and FSA accounts. Your plan details may vary, so save your receipt and check with your benefits or health provider for eligibility.

Gas-X Maximum Strength

• The active ingredient in Gas-X Maximum Strength is ‘simethicone’, the same active ingredient in all Gas-X products. Simethicone is the #1 doctor recommended OTC ingredient for fast gas relief; – it helps break up gas bubbles in your stomach and intestines. Once this trapped gas is broken down, your body can then deal with the gas naturally.

• Gas-X Maximum Strength is available as softgels.

• Adults and children 12 years and over: swallow with water 1 or 2 softgels as needed after meals and at bedtime; do not exceed 2 softgels in 24 hours except under the advice and supervision of a physician. Always read the label.

• Gas-X Maximum Strength should be stored at a controlled room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°f), and it should be protected from light, heat and moisture.

Gas-X Total Relief Chews

• Gas-X Total Relief Chews come in a delicious mixed berry flavor that not only relieve gas, bloating and discomfort but also take on heartburn as well.

• One of the main active ingredients in Gas-X Total Relief Chews is calcium carbonate, which relieves heartburn.

• Calcium carbonate is a chemical compound commonly found in nature that targets and neutralizes heartburn-causing acid in the esophagus and stomach on contact, providing heartburn relief.

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