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How long should I take Xifaxan for gas problems if I don't see any improvement, and are there other medications that can help?
Hello. I have problems with gas after each meal, the doctor prescribed me xifaxan, I have been taking it for the 5th month and there are no changes. How much more should I take to get rid of them? Can you please advise a good medicine to eliminate or at least alleviate this problem? I have been suffering from this for many years, I have been to many places, to different gastroenterologists, I still suffer from it, by the way, I had gastritis and stomach ulcers. Thank you very much in advance!
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Anna Lewandowska Pharmacist, Editor
19 months ago
Xifaxan is usually used for a short period, so the lack of effects after five months may suggest the need to change therapy. If gas persists, you may want to consider a re-evaluation with your gastroenterologist, who may suggest other medications, such as probiotics, digestive enzymes, or bloating-reducing medications.
As a pharmacist, I can offer over-the-counter preparations within my competence:
Probiotics:
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/27293/enterol-250-kapsulki/apteki
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/95137/sanprobi-barrier-kapsulki/apteki
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/115019/sibosgastrin-kapsulki/apteki
Digestive enzymes: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/41628/kreon-travix-kapsulki/apteki
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/59207/pangrol-10000-kapsulki/apteki
for flatulence: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/71240/simetigast-forte-kapsulki/apteki
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/97562/ibesan-kapsulki/apteki
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In cities such as Warsaw, Wrocław, Katowice, Kraków, Lublin, Gdańsk, Łódź, Szczecin, Białystok, Poznań and Chorzów, products can be ordered with instant delivery in as little as 1 hour thanks to the Wolt Drive service.
Throughout November, delivery from Wolt Drive is free on orders from PLN 99 - check if the service is available in your location:
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Sometimes it is also helpful to change your diet and avoid fermentation-inducing foods such as insoluble fibre or flatulent foods. The Ministry of Health also recommends the low FODMAP diet as a diet recommended in the hypersensitive intestine. It consists in temporarily limiting the consumed products by eliminating from the diet those that have a high level of FODMAPs (fermentable oligo-di- and monosaccharides and polyols):
https://pacjent.gov.pl/diety/low-fodmap-dieta-w-jelicie-nadwrazliwym
If you need more personalized advice, you can use teleconsultations here: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/telekonsultacja/
The advice is provided in Polish.