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Why is gaviscon good for abdominal bloating?
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In a nutshell: The active ingredient in Gaviscon is simethacone. This is a surfactant that basically " breaks up gas bubbles" thus relieving bloating caused by "gas build up".
Answered 12/18/2020
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