Simeticone: Indication, Dosage, Side Effect, Precaution

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Generic Medicine Info

Indications and Dosage

Oral
Flatulence

Adult: 100-250 mg 3-4 times daily as required. May be given with an antacid.

Oral
Infant colic

Child: Infant: 20-40 mg to be given with feeds.

Administration

May be taken with or without food. Take after meals & at bedtime for best results.

Pregnancy Category (US FDA)

PO: C

Action

Description: Simeticone lowers surface tension and facilitates gas dispersion by causing coalescence of gas bubbles in the GI tract, thus helping in their dispersion.
Synonym: activated dimeticone.
Pharmacokinetics:
Absorption: Physiologically inert. Appeared to be unabsorbed in the GI tract after oral admin.
Excretion: Excreted unchanged in the faeces.

Storage

Store at 15-30°C.

MIMS Class

GIT Regulators, Antiflatulents & Anti-Inflammatories

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