Name: Wind-eze: Uses, Dosage & Precautions | Healthwords
Creator: Dr Roger Henderson
Published: 2023-02-01T10:06:44.466Z

Side effects of Wind-eze can include nausea or constipation. Wind-eze also contains glycerol which with high doses or prolonged use can cause headaches, stomach upsets, and diarrhoea.

Rarely, people may have an allergic reaction to the ingredients in Wind-eze. This can be experienced as itchy skin, rash, facial swelling, or difficulty breathing. If you experience this stop taking the medication and seek immediate medical attention.

Are there any side effects?

Wind-eze is an over-the-counter medication used to treat symptoms of indigestion. Learn about its uses, dosage, & precautions to ensure safe & effective use.

Wind-eze: Uses, Dosage & Precautions | Healthwords

Do not take Wind-eze if you have previously had an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients. Do not take Wind-eze alongside paraffin-based laxatives as this can affect its efficacy. 

Should anyone avoid taking it?

Wind-eze can be used by anyone aged 12 and over for the treatment of trapped wind and bloating. Wind-eze can be taken during pregnancy.

Who is it for?

Wind-eze Gentle Action (20 Soft Gel Capsules)

For children and adults aged 12 and over, take 1 capsule with water 3-4 times a day after meals and before bed as needed. Wind-eze should only be used regularly for up to 14 days. If symptoms persist or worsen, see your doctor.

How do I use it?

Esomeprazole Uses, Mechanism and Side effects

Esomeprazole is a medication used to treat heartburn and stomach ulcers. It is also used to protect the stomach lining from medications such as [ibuprofen](https://www.healthwords.ai/treatment/ibuprofen-316), naproxen, and [diclofenac](https://www.healthwords.ai/treatment/diclofenac-vs-ibuprofen-which-is-better-for-joint-pain). Esomeprazole works by reducing the amount of acid produced by the stomach. Tablets are the most common formulation, and small amounts can be purchased from pharmacies, shops, and supermarkets.

WindSetlers: Relief of Pain, Discomfort and Bloating Caused by Trapped Wind

WindSetlers are gel capsules used to relieve symptoms of trapped wind, such as pain, discomfort and [bloating](https://www.healthwords.ai/symptom/bloating). Trapped wind occurs when tiny bubbles of gas get trapped in the stomach and lower intestine, and it is usually the result of there being too much gas in your digestive tract. There are many potential causes for having too much gas, including your diet. Foods such as broccoli, brussels sprouts, beans and potatoes can all cause excessive amounts of gas to build up. Medical conditions, such as lactose or fructose intolerance, [Coeliac disease](https://www.healthwords.ai/condition/coeliac-disease) and inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s disease and [ulcerative colitis](https://www.healthwords.ai/condition/ulcerative-colitis) and certain medications like metformin used in [diabetes](https://www.healthwords.ai/condition/diabetes-mellitus-300) and [lactulose](https://www.healthwords.ai/treatment/lactulose), an osmotic laxative, can also be responsible. Swallowing too much air is another potential cause of having too much gas. This can happen when you are stressed and when you chew gum, smoke, eat or drink too quickly or drink carbonated beverages.

WindSetlers are available over the counter, and they are suitable for adults and children. The active ingredient in the medication is simeticone (also known as activated dimeticone)

Bloating is the feeling that happens when your tummy feels full, stretched and uncomfortable. Some describe it as feeling like there is a lot of gas or air in the tummy which may look bigger or swollen up as a result. Most of us have experienced bloating at some point in our lives, often as a reaction to something we’ve eaten or drunk. Bloating can also be a symptom associated with women's [menstrual cycle](https://www.healthwords.ai/treatment/premenstrual-syndrome-382), although it can occur in both adults and children of either gender.

Asthma is usually well-controlled with a preventer inhaler and occasional use of a reliever inhaler [salbutamol](https://www.healthwords.ai/treatment/salbutamol-ventolin). From time to time, symptoms may flare up and cause an [asthma ](https://www.healthwords.ai/condition/asthma-what-is-it)attack – you might be able to identify a trigger or this may come out of the blue. Whether you are the one suffering the attack, or you are on hand to help someone else, this can feel frightening. Forewarned is fore-armed, so it’s important to know what to do, as in some circumstances, this can be life-threatening.

Let us arm you with techniques to treat this and help you to recovery.

Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) or ‘vapes’ have become a popular substitute for smoking in recent years. They offer two ways to help [stop smoking](https://www.healthwords.ai/treatment/stop-smoking-aids-replace-nicotine-reduce-cravings-317): they give you something to hold and draw on, imitate a cigarette, and they can provide nicotine as an alternative means of [nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)](https://www.healthwords.ai/treatment/nicotine-replacement-therapy-nrt-705). In the UK over 3 million people now use an e-cigarette every day.

However, e-cigarettes are still relatively new and so there is no data available yet as to their long-term safety over 20 or 30 years of use. Research is ongoing to determine their safety, whether they are effective at stopping smoking, and to accurately quantify how much less harmful than tobacco cigarettes they are.

While it’s too early to definitely define the long-term effects, regulated e-cigarettes are thought to cause significantly fewer risks to long-term health than smoking cigarettes. This is because it is not nicotine that causes the serious health problems linked to smoking, but the effects of inhaling tobacco smoke. There is no tobacco in an e-cigarette. They act as a useful stop-smoking aid, alongside guidance in how to change your patterns of behaviour with a view to cutting down and hopefully stopping for good.

The word ‘rhinitis’ means inflammation of the nose and if this is caused by an allergy, it’s known as ‘allergic rhinitis’. Allergic rhinitis, also sometimes known as [hay fever](https://www.healthwords.ai/condition/hay-fever-697), is an allergy to pollen and can occur all year round. Typically, grass or tree pollen is the cause, triggering itchy eyes, nose and throat plus sneezing, a runny nose and watery eyes. These symptoms occur in what’s known as hay fever season, which is typically from the end of March to July, but varies depending on where you are in the country and whether your allergy is to grass pollen that usually causes summer hay fever or tree pollen that affects people more in the spring. House dust mite and pet allergy can trigger allergic rhinitis at any time of the year.

Allergic rhinitis is very common, with around 1 in 5 people in the UK suffering with it at some point in their life. However, it most commonly starts as a child or teenager. It can run in families and you’re more likely to have allergic rhinitis if you also suffer from [asthma](https://www.healthwords.ai/condition/asthma-what-is-it) or [eczema](https://www.healthwords.ai/condition/eczema-88). Allergic rhinitis is not contagious (you can’t catch it from someone else).

Dr Kandi- Allergic rhinitis

Cetirizine is a [non-drowsy antihistamine](https://www.healthwords.ai/treatment/non-drowsy-antihistamines-for-hay-fever-169), available from any pharmacy. Adults and children can relieve symptoms of a range of allergies, including pollen ([hay fever](https://www.healthwords.ai/condition/hay-fever-697), dust, animal dander, or in response to [insect bites](https://www.healthwords.ai/article/insect-bites-or-stings-613). It can also calm [contact dermatitis](https://www.healthwords.ai/condition/contact-dermatitis-what-is-it) and atopic [eczema](https://www.healthwords.ai/condition/eczema-88).

Cetirizine relieves itching, sneezing, a runny nose, skin rash and eye symptoms such as feeling red, itchy or watery. It is available in tablet, capsule and oral liquid forms. Some examples of branded versions of cetirizine include Allacan, [Piriteze](https://www.healthwords.ai/treatment/piriteze-allergy-tablets) and Zirtek.

Even though cetirizine is classed as a non-drowsy antihistamine, it can still cause [sedation](https://www.healthwords.ai/treatment/drowsy-sedating-antihistamines-uses-and-side-effects) in some people. If you do experience drowsiness, it is advised that you avoid driving or drinking alcohol.

Dr Kandi - Allergy Medication

[Asthma](https://www.healthwords.ai/condition/asthma-what-is-it) is a long-term condition causing inflammation of the airways. Most people have a mild form, and symptoms are kept at bay through regular medication to dampen down inflammation. Occasionally people get flare-ups, where symptoms come back, and this may require stronger treatment.

Once you are on the right treatment for you, and you have an asthma plan that tells you when to increase or decrease doses, most people go on to lead a normal life – able to exercise, work and enjoy family life.

Bronchostop is a traditional herbal cough medicine used to relieve all types of cough, including dry, tickly, and chesty coughs. It is suitable for adults and children aged twelve and above. You are able to buy it over-the-counter from any online or local pharmacy.

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Eczema is one of the most common skin conditions treated by doctors as well as being one of the most troublesome. There are several types of eczema, the most common being known as atopic eczema, where the affected person is born with a tendency for the skin to become inflamed or eczematous. It is very common, and tends to be an ongoing, recurring condition, usually starting in childhood with most children finding their eczema improving as they become older. There is no clear-cut answer as to why eczema develops but it is widely acknowledged that environmental factors, genetics and the body’s immune system all play a part. There is a strong link between the skin condition and allergies, with most eczema patients having a personal or family history of another atopic illness such as asthma or hay fever. If there is no such history of allergy, then stress, infections and injuries to the skin are probably more important. You can’t catch eczema, and it does not spread from one person to another. Symptoms sometimes flare up for no obvious reason but certain triggers can set off eczema including chemicals and detergents, pollen, infection, dry skin, stress, and changes in hormone levels - eczema can be worse in women before their monthly period.

## What types of eczema are there?

There are a number of different types of eczema but by far the most common is known as **atopic eczema**, considered to be one of three ‘atopic’ disorders, along with asthma and hay fever. ‘Atopic' people are often hypersensitive to certain allergens, and people with a family history of asthma and allergies often develop eczema. Other types include; **Allergic contact dermatitis.** This is a reaction to a substance that the skin comes directly in contact with and is commonly caused by nickel, rubber, perfumes, paints, dyes, soaps and detergents. **Infantile seborrhoeic eczema.** Also known as cradle-cap, this scaly skin condition commonly affects babies on the scalp or nappy area - it is not sore or itchy and generally clears up without intervention.\
**Adult Seborrhoeic eczema.** This can be due to an over-reaction to the natural yeasts in the skin, or may be hormone-related (it is often worse cyclically in women). It is usually found on the nose and eye-brows, scalp, chest and back.\
**Photodermatitis.** Typically causes a pattern of heat-rash and itchy spots, caused by sensitivity to sunlight.\
Eczema can be graded from very mild, with red dots or a rash, to severe, where the skin becomes swollen, blistered or cracked and very sore. Areas of eczema can become infected, with weeping or crusting over the top, soreness and failure to respond to eczema treatment. If you think this is a mild case, covering a small area, you could see your pharmacist and they can recommend emollients, which are medical grade moisturisers.

Dr Roger Henderson

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Wind-eze (the active ingredient of which is simethicone) is used to treat trapped wind and relieve [bloating](https://www.healthwords.ai/symptom/bloating). Tiny bubbles of gas can get trapped in the stomach and lower intestine causing discomfort and pain. Wind-eze relieves the surface tension of these tiny bubbles to ease the passing of wind and relieve pain and bloating.

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