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The instructions as to how many you can take on the back of the package state limited to two (2) softgels per day.....unless directed otherwise by your physician. Both Gas-X containing are only allowed at 2 per day, unless your Dr. orders you to increase it but I wouldn't without his orders. Each product contains active ingredient of Simethicone.
My PCP initially told me to take Beano and Phazyme (which I found in a store brand - several dollars cheaper). For months I told my PCP that Beano was a joke as I didn't notice any benefits for that. DING - DING...I wasn't taking it as directd on the bottle - before each meal. My own stupidity.
What I found is that it appears to take up to a couple of hours to cut through the gas if taken "after" a meal. I almost "always" eliminate that painful gas problem if taken prior to each meal. When I say before a meal, I don't mean 1/2 before, I mean "literally" before you eat and drink a full glass of water, or at least 1/2 glass before your first bite to give the meds a chance to start to dissolve so they work faster. It seems like the foods and liquids that we take in shortly after are broken up much easier and we don't suffer from those symptoms like you would normally without.
Seriously, this stuff, mainly for me the Phazyme or even Gas-X makes such a huge difference. I can even get into my regular clothes without much if any discomfort.
Since everyones body responds differently, it could take a bit longer before noticing any results.
I have read postings on this board where it appears that many people are using these type of products that have the active ingrededient of Simethicone. In one of my IBS books written by a Dr. Gerard Guillory, M.D. also mentions the benefits of Simethicone.
I wish you luck. If for any reason you don't notice a change the first few times, don't get discouraged and give up. Many notice benefits at different times. Good luck. Heidi
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I take gas-x pretty much every day!! Usually 2 with dinner. Sometimes I'll even take 2 more with lunch or before bed!! I've taken up to 6 in one day before!
It will not stop you from farting! In fact, it may make you fart more but they won't be painful and you won't bloat as much!! Gas-x works to break up the gas bubbles in your colon and lets you pass the gas easier!! I don't know of anything that will make you fart less!! If you find something, PLEASE let me know!! 
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Taking it one day at a time.....
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I take no name brand simethicone and it works well for me. I buy a big box of 60 gelcaps at Sam's Club for $4.80 Cdn. Much, much cheaper than Gas-X which my tummy didn't like too much anyway. I also buy no name immodium (loperamide) in big boxes there as well.
I take 2-3 simethicone tabs a tab generally and two at once if I am doubled over. I also take loperamide about 2 times a day because I find it regulates my D. I have asked a GI about this because I was worried about overdosing or it not being healthy and he told me that I could take them whenever I wanted if they made me feel safe.
I try to go without on days off, when I will be staying in or don't have important plans.
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Microscopic Colitis, IBS-A, GERD, Hiatal Hernia
Bethany, Ontario, Canada
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Hi Robin!
#159319 - 03/10/05 03:05 PM
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You didn't mention how much and how often you are taking fiber. If too much fiber is taken it can result in gas. Depending upon how long you have been using fiber, you are supposed to slowly work your way up to the required dosage. Your Dr. should be able to further instruct you on this. It may also mean that there is a better form of fiber on the market for you to take. I used to take FiberCon caplets and had no benefit to them. I've used Metamucil which I couldn't stand. I found (for me personally that FiberChoice agreed the best for my body and what it was willing to tolerate.
I know many people take a mild laxative daily to help aid in regular bowel movements but in some cases (not all) it can counter act betweem the fiber and laxative. Laxatives are safe to take on a limited basis. Again, unless specified otherwise by your Dr.
There can be so many factors that play into IBS that's it's so difficult to avoid a reaction until you find what works best for you. I hope you find something that agrees with you. Take care. Heidi
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The Gas-X is a good product but Phayme is at 180 mg's for straight Simethicone. If you combine that with three )3) Beanos just before you eat, it should eliminate much of the gas. Your answer may lie between taking both Beano and either Phazye or Beano and Gas-X.
You sound like you have enough gas to blow up the state of Michigan!!!! Just thought I would throw a joke in for you. I kow how miserable a person can get from that. Try it out for a 30 day period and see if it makes a better difference.
I will get killed for sharing this but, several months ago while my husband and I were in bed, he had to poof, and boy howdy did he ever let one go. It was shrieky and sounded like a trumpet. I told him that he should just be thankful and still awake because if I would have awaken to that noise and still groggy from sleep, I would have thought the second coming came and went. I kid you not, he had a trumpet out of his rear! Heidi
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Hi Meryl,
I read your message about gas. I too suffered the same sometime back and just could not stop farting. It was embarrasing as in the office I had to go out every time it happened even going to church was bad. No tablets helped. Then I read somewhere that one should not drink water immediately after a meal but should wait for one hour and then take water. No water in between meals as well. I also roast fennel seeds and keep it with me everywhere thus munching on them several times a day. This is good for eliminating gas. I got immediate relief from doing these two things. Try it out. Hope you feel better. Jennifer
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I buy my gas pills in generic form too as it's so much cheaper. I haven't found a generic for Beano yet.
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I think it's an individual thing. Personally, I take mine for maintenance because my stomach has been so sensitive to many things I eat. I never had that problem before. I think I went with severe gas/bloating for about almost a year before my Dr. told me to try the Beano and Gas-X.
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