Digestion & Nausea - Page 4

Digestion and nausea products encompass a wide range of solutions to address various digestive issues. Here's a breakdown of common categories:

Digestive Aids:

• Function: Enhance the digestive process by providing additional enzymes, probiotics, or prebiotics.
• Formulas: Available in various forms for easy consumption:
  - Tablets and Capsules: Convenient and portable.

- Chewable tablets: Easier to take for those who have trouble swallowing pills.
- Liquids: Easier to swallow than tablets, especially for children.

• Benefits: Can support gut health, bowel regularity, and overall digestion.
• Examples: Digestive enzymes, probiotics, prebiotics.

Acid Reflux & Heartburn:

• Function: Neutralize stomach acid to relieve heartburn and acid reflux discomfort.
• Formulas: Typically come in:
  - Tablets and Capsules: Easy to take for quick relief.
  - Liquids: May be soothing for some.
• Benefits: Provide prompt relief from heartburn, acid reflux, and indigestion.
• Examples: Antacids.

Diarrhea:

• Function: Help manage and control diarrhea symptoms.
• Formulas: Available in various formats:
  - Tablets and Capsules: Convenient and portable.

- Liquids and Suspensions: Easier to swallow, especially for children.
- Chewable tablets: May be preferred by some.

• Benefits: Can help regulate stool consistency, reduce stool frequency, and relieve urgency.
• Examples: Antidiarrheals.

Fiber & Laxatives:

• Function: Address constipation by promoting bowel movements in different ways.
• Fiber Supplements: Increase stool bulk for easier passage.

Formulas: Available in:
- Tablets and Capsules: Convenient and portable. - - Powders and Granules: Often mixed with beverages for consumption.
- Chewable tablets: Easier to take for some.

- Liquid: Less common.

• Laxatives: Work in various ways to stimulate or soften stool.
  
  Formulas: Similar to fiber supplements, laxatives come in:
  - Tablets and Capsules
  - Liquids
• Benefits:
  - Fiber Supplements: Promote regularity and gentler constipation relief.

- Laxatives: Provide faster relief for constipation, but should not be used long-term.

• Examples: Fiber supplements, laxatives (bulk-forming, stimulant, stool softeners).

Lactose Intolerance:

• Function: Provide lactase enzyme to help digest lactose, a sugar found in dairy products, in people with lactose intolerance.
• Formulas: Available in various forms:
  - Tablets and Capsules: Most common formats, taken before consuming dairy.

- Drops: Easy to add to beverages.

- Chewable tablets: Easier to take for some, often flavored.

- Liquid Formulas: Less common, but may be an option for children.

• Benefits: Can help manage symptoms like bloating, gas, cramps, and diarrhea associated with lactose intolerance.
• Examples: Lactase enzyme products.

Nausea:

• Function: Relieve nausea and vomiting sensation.
• Formulas: Available in various formats to suit different needs:
  - Tablets and Capsules: Convenient and portable, but may be difficult to swallow for some with nausea.

- Chewable tablets: Easier to take for those who have trouble swallowing pills, often flavored for better taste.

- Liquids and Suspensions: Easier to swallow than tablets, especially for children or those with nausea itself. May come in pre-measured, single-dose containers for on-the-go use.

• Examples: Antiemetics