Drug causing the release of stomach or intestinal gas
n. a drug that relieves flatulence, used to treat gastric discomfort and colic.
settles the digestive system, relieves flatulence
Preparations to relieve FLATULENCE, and any resulting griping, by the bringing up of wind, or ERUCTATION. Their essential constituent is an aromatic volatile oil, usually of vegetable extraction.... carminatives
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