What medications help with bloating? would taking a probiotic daily help?

Bloating is usually from retained air swallowed during feeds and gases created by gut bacteria. Probiotics may help crowd out existing gas producers & replace them with those who make less. Gaviscon is one of many otc meds known to help with gas retention.

Probiotics have not been shown to have a beneficial effect on bloating. You can try medications which are said to reduce abdominal gas, such as Gaviscon, but if you have persistent bloating, you should see your primary care doctor or a gastroenterologist for evaluation for irritable bowel syndrome. Good luck.