A patient reports experiencing flatulence and abdominal distension to the nurse. Which over-the-counter medication will the nurse recommend?

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Simethicone is an over-the-counter medication used for the treatment of flatulence and abdominal distension by breaking down gas bubbles in the stomach and intestines, which can then be expelled through belching or passing gas. Alka-Seltzer, Maalox, and Tums are not specifically indicated for these symptoms.

A Patient Reports Experiencing Flatulence and Abdominal Distension to the Nurse