Stomach & Bowel

Stomach & Bowel

<div class="nutrition-scroll-box"> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400">Shop Stomach & Bowel Relief Products</span></h2> <span style="font-weight: 400">Find stomach and bowel products to manage occasional heartburn, indigestion, trapped wind, constipation, diarrhoea, and haemorrhoid symptoms for adults, plus clearly labelled options for children and infants where appropriate. This category includes well‑known brands such as Anusol, Bisodol, Bragg’s, Care+, Enterosgel, Gaviscon, O.R.S., Peptac, Phillips, Preparation H, Rennie, Silicol, Wind‑Eze, and Woodwards; availability can vary over time.​</span> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400">Belching & Trapped Wind</span></h3> <span style="font-weight: 400">Products in this group are aimed at relieving bloating, pressure, and discomfort caused by excess gas in the stomach and bowel.​</span> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Simeticone‑based capsules and tablets (for example, Wind‑Eze) help small gas bubbles join together so they can pass through the digestive system more easily.​</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Antacid and antiflatulent chewable tablets such as Bisodol or Rennie Deflatine are designed to relieve indigestion and trapped wind at the same time; always follow the maximum daily dose on the label.​</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Some people use medicinal charcoal tablets (for example, Bragg’s Charcoal) to help absorb gas in the gut; check contraindications and timing if you take other medicines, as charcoal can affect absorption.​</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400">Constipation</span></h3> <span style="font-weight: 400">Constipation products are intended for short‑term relief when stools are hard, infrequent, or difficult to pass.​</span> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Oral laxative liquids like milk of magnesia (for example, Phillips) work by drawing water into the bowel and softening stools; use only for the duration recommended on the pack.​</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Some products combine gentle laxative action with indigestion relief; always check the active ingredients, so you do not duplicate medicines from other categories.​</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">If constipation persists for more than a few days despite using over‑the‑counter products and lifestyle measures, or is accompanied by severe pain, bleeding, or weight loss, seek medical advice.​</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400">Diarrhoea Relief & Rehydration</span></h3> <span style="font-weight: 400">This sub‑category focuses on helping to manage short‑term diarrhoea and supporting fluid and electrolyte balance.​</span> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Intestinal adsorbent gels such as Enterosgel are formulated to bind certain substances in the gut and are used for acute diarrhoea or IBS‑related diarrhoea according to the product licence; follow age limits and dosing instructions carefully.​</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Oral rehydration products (for example, O.R.S tablets in adult and kids formulations) replace fluids and electrolytes lost through diarrhoea, vomiting, or heavy sweating; they are not anti‑diarrhoeal medicines but are important to reduce the risk of dehydration.​</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Sudden diarrhoea in children, older adults, or people with other health conditions can become serious more quickly; if there are signs of dehydration, blood in the stool, high fever, or symptoms lasting longer than advised on the pack, speak to a clinician promptly.​</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400">Haemorrhoids & Piles</span></h3> <span style="font-weight: 400">Haemorrhoid and piles products help to relieve local discomfort, itching, and swelling around the back passage.​</span> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Creams and ointments such as Anusol or Preparation H are applied around the anus to soothe irritation and may contain a combination of emollients, mild astringents, and other actives; follow guidance on frequency and duration.​</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Suppositories (for example, Anusol suppositories) are inserted into the back passage to deliver treatment internally where haemorrhoids are located; check the instructions carefully before use.​</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">If you notice heavy bleeding, severe pain, changes in bowel habit, or blood mixed in the stool rather than on the paper, seek medical assessment rather than relying solely on over‑the‑counter haemorrhoid products.​</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400">Heartburn & Indigestion</span></h3> <span style="font-weight: 400">Heartburn and indigestion products are designed to relieve burning discomfort in the chest, acid reflux, or upper abdominal discomfort after meals.​</span> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Antacids and alginate liquids and chewable tablets (for example, Gaviscon, Peptac, Rennie) work by neutralising excess stomach acid or forming a protective layer on top of stomach contents to help keep acid from rising into the oesophagus.​</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Some products are formulated specifically for frequent heartburn or reflux; others are intended for occasional indigestion—always check the indication, maximum daily dose, and how long you can use the product without medical review.​</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Silicol gel and similar products containing colloidal silicic acid are used in some adults for non‑specific upper gastrointestinal discomfort; read all warnings and discuss with a clinician if you have ongoing or unexplained symptoms.​</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400">Infant and child‑specific products</span></h3> <span style="font-weight: 400">Within this category, you may also see products formulated specifically for infants and children, such as gripe water (for example, Woodwards) and child‑strength oral rehydration or diarrhoea‑relief products.​</span> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">These products have strict age ranges and doses; never give an adult product to a child unless the label and your healthcare professional confirm it is suitable.​</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">If a baby or young child has persistent vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, blood in stool, or appears unwell, seek urgent medical advice rather than relying solely on over‑the‑counter remedies.​</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400">Safe use and when to seek advice</span></h3> <span style="font-weight: 400">Because these are health‑related products, safe and appropriate use is essential.</span> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Always read the label and patient information leaflet fully before first use, and follow dose, age limits, and treatment duration exactly.​</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Check for warnings if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, elderly, or living with conditions such as heart, liver, or kidney disease, inflammatory bowel disease, or if you take regular prescription medicines.​</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Do not use multiple products with the same active ingredient (for example, more than one antacid or more than one laxative) unless advised by a healthcare professional.​</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Seek medical advice if stomach or bowel symptoms are severe, recurrent, associated with weight loss, fever, vomiting, blood in stool, or pain that wakes you at night.​</span></li> </ul> <span style="font-weight: 400">Use this Stomach & Bowel category to select products that match the type of digestive discomfort you are experiencing, then follow on‑pack instructions and speak to a pharmacist, GP, or other clinician if you are unsure what is right for you.</span> </div>