Remedies and drugs Charcoal tablets - available OTC (over-the-counter) at pharmacies. Charcoal absorbs the gas in your gut, thus reducing the symptoms of flatulence. However, check with your doctor or a qualified pharmacist if you are on any prescription medications, because charcoal may also absorb some of the active ingredient.
Charcoal pads - if placed inside clothing they absorb released gas, thus helping reduce the impact of foul-smelling farts.
Probiotics - some people find probiotics help reduce symptoms.
Rifaximin - the antibiotic, rifaximin, which is used for the treatment of diarrhea, is also effective in treating bloating and flatulence, including IBS, researchers reported in The American Journal of Gastroenterology (February 2006 issue).