DeRango's Full Review: Gas X Maximum Strength Antigas Softgel 50 Softgels
Late one evening I decided it would be a good idea to mix a large quantity of beer & a dozen greasy sliders(White Castle Burgers) into my belly and pass out on my buddy’s sofa bed shortly thereafter. Waking up in the middle of the night I remember being in such pain and discomfort that I stumbled in to the bathroom and begin rooting around in the medicine cabinet like, well… a drunken idiot. Hearing the noise from the other room, my buddy got up and began comforting me with smartass comments like How’s That going for you? and I’ll bet those burgers are feeling pretty good, Huh? That Rotten Bastard! I thought, then I was reminded in retrospect that I recently took pictures of him passed out on bathroom floor and emailed to our friends so I guess what comes around goes around. Anyway the Rotten bastard gave me a few Gas-X,after I argued with him briefly stating in a drunken haze “Just give me some of that Pink Crap that taste like Chalk!” Well Gas-X proved to be extremely effective as my pressure subsided, the bloating ceased, and my discomfort was calmed.
Product Claims
Gas-X Super Extra Strength Soft gels are the newest addition to the Gas-X family of products. With 166mg of simethicone, Gas-X Super Extra Strength is designed to relieve gas fast and comes in a convenient Soft gel format that is easy to swallow. Gas-X relieves the bloating, pressure, and fullness that result from gas.
Description
Gas in the intestinal tract is a natural phenomenon, although amounts vary from person to person, in part because of differing diets. In most cases, gas can be reduced by making changes to diet and lifestyle. However, people will suffer from excessive gas from time to time. Over-the-counter treatments containing simethicone, such as Gas-X, can be used to relieve symptoms of gas such as uncomfortable pressure, fullness and bloating.
Simethicone Facts
-Allows gas bubbles in the stomach and intestines to come together more easily, which allows for easier passage of gas.
-It is used to relieve painful pressure that is caused by excess gas in the stomach and intestines. This gas may occur in many circumstances, including air swallowing, indigestion, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulosis, and after surgery.
-Can be taken after each meal and at bedtime.
-There are no known drug interactions with simethicone.
-Safe during pregnancy.
-Safe for use by nursing mothers.
-There have been no reported side effects with simethicone.
-Simethicone was approved by the FDA in 1952.
some facts & descriptions are taken from Drug.com (Doctor Section) & off the actual NOVARTIS product website
Inactive Ingredients
D & C Yellow 10, FD&C RED 40, gelatin, glycerin, peppermint oil, purified water, sorbitol, titanium dioxide.
Directions
For adults, the usual dose is 1 or 2 pills as needed after meals or at bedtime. Chew tablets thoroughly. Swallow soft gels whole with water. Unless directed by your doctor, do not take more than 6 chewable tablets, 4 extra-strength soft gels, or 3 maximum-strength soft gels each day.
Warnings
-If your condition does not clear up, contact your doctor.
-Keep out of Reach of Children
Overall Thoughts
The Pills are very small and easy to swallow as mentioned; the product works quickly to relieve the symptoms described in about 10-15 minutes. I personally praise the product for doing exactly what it claims, and after research found that it is safe & approved by doctors everywhere. We always have a stash of Gas-X in the medicine cabinet. Novartis is the manufacture of Gas-X and has proven to be quite helpful on the main website with information on purchasing & health links.
Not a Pill Popper?
Personally I dislike taking pills if I can avoid it, so some home remedies that have worked for me in clearing up stomach aces & bloating include: Eating dry toast, sipping ginger ale or clear sodas warm, almost any form of peppermint (candy, oil, or leaves), and drinking hot tea with a mild touch of honey. Most of these remedies are proven forms of treatment as I found that this product comes in a different form containing peppermint oil, in fact the inactive ingredients has peppermint oil listed. However with major pressure and bloating sometimes you just need to bite the bullet and take some Gas-X.
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