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What over-the-counter medicine can i buy for bloating? it's not from my period it's just an everyday thing. it's painful and annoying. thanks!

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

GASX: There are a number of OTC Gas absorbents but the chemical your looking for is SIMETHICONE. Look for the product with the largest amount of this ingredient! Hope this helps DrZ

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Answered 7/29/2016

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