Simethicone
Overview
Simethicone has anti-foaming and water repellent properties. Simethicone is a mixture of dimethicones and silicon dioxide. Simethicone breaks gas bubbles in the digestive tract. iteffective as an adjunct therapy in condition in which gas is problem to relieve symptoms of excess gas such as air swallowing, dyspepsia, peptic ulcer, post-operative gaseous distention and irritable colon.
Categories
- 17 Gastrointestinal drugs
- 17.1 Antacids/ Antiflatulents/ Antipeptic ulcerants
- 17 Gastrointestinal drugs
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Simethicone's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| 20 to 40 mg | 30 (30) | 6 hourly | PO | After Meals and at bedtime |
| 40 to 80 mg | 60 (60) | 6 hourly | PO | |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| 0 to 20 mg | 10 (10) | As recommended. | PO | This dose should be taken 4 times a day by children of 2-12 years of age. |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Simethicone is available. |
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers.
If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
Drops
Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
Tab, Caps
Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
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Interference in Pathology
No data regarding the pathological interferences produced by Simethicone is available.
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Brands / Trade Names of
Simethicone
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