2006-09-07 23:44:45 · 17 answers · asked by ML7 2 in Health ➔ Men's Health
It is the best, actually...just be careful not to take it within a two hour span of meds...they give liquid charcoal to overdose patients in the hospitals, as it removes EVERYTHING...it is the best think you can buy for flatulence,..hands down...but it can also wipe out the effects of your meds if taken too soon...It is good because it does not contain any metals..like many of the antacids do.
2006-09-07 23:53:20 · answer #1 · answered by MotherKittyKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
True, but the heat can get unpleasant.
A better remedy is a change in diet. Experiment to find out what you are eating that makes you especially flatulent and reduce that dietary component.
BTW, everyone farts, dozens of times a day. It is part of digestion. The key is to make sure it is not offensive.
2006-09-08 06:47:39 · answer #2 · answered by Grendle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Charcoal is one of the recommended items. I usually suggest digestive enzymes, or Beano, and tell people to avoid gas generating food like beans and legumes and cruciferous vegetables. Simethicone has been very helpful to some.
2006-09-08 07:00:51 · answer #3 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah charcoal is a good absorber...helps to get rid of wind pretty well. Alternatively u can try peppermine oil, magnesium carbonate or simethicone which are easily available at the pharmacy
2006-09-08 06:47:06 · answer #4 · answered by newfangled_04 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vegetarian diet including fruits and vegetables will decrease flatulance. Since it contains a lot of fibre, it is good for digestive system as a whole.
2006-09-08 06:51:53 · answer #5 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try some Gas-X or some other similar over-the-counter drug with Simethicone in it. It will break down the gas bubbles in your intestine, thus eliminating the problem. I have heard that Beano works well so give this a try. Or, just let it fly!
Good Luck
2006-09-08 14:01:10 · answer #6 · answered by Mikey D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
true, but don't try to do it youself! Get some charcoal pills from a pharmacy or health food shop
2006-09-08 06:47:28 · answer #7 · answered by chalqua 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is true, charcoal tablets can help with trapped wind. Only one or two a day though.
2006-09-08 08:26:32 · answer #8 · answered by Seph7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Charcoal is very good for flatulence.
2006-09-08 06:45:50 · answer #9 · answered by brogdenuk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
True but get some from a pharmacy.
2006-09-08 06:46:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋