Information About

Simethicone





DOSAGE


Simethicone comes in many different oral forms, which have differing usual dosages.

  • Capsules or tablets:

  • :: Adults and teenagers: 60 to 125 milligrams (mg) four times a day, after meals and at bedtime. No more than 500 mg should be taken in twenty-four hours.


  • Chewable tablets:

  • ::Adults and teenagers: 40 to 125 mg four times a day, after meals and at bedtime or the dose may be 150 mg three times a day, after meals. No more than 500 mg should be taken in twenty-four hours.


  • Suspension:

  • ::Adults and teenagers: 40 to 95 mg four times a day, after meals and at bedtime. No more than 500 mg should be taken in twenty-four hours.


  • Dosages for children should be determined by a doctor.



AVAILABILITY


Simethicone is generally available over the counter under many trade names in varying dosage sizes, including:

  • Flatulex

  • Baby's Own Infant Drops

  • Gas Relief

  • Gas-X

  • Genasyme

  • Maalox Anti-Gas

  • Maalox Max

  • My Baby Gas Relief Drops

  • Mylanta Gas

  • Mylanta Gas Relief

  • Mylicon Drops

  • Ovol

  • Phazyme

  • Imodium Advanced



OTHER USES


While not indicated on the label, it has been reported that Simethicone is sometimes used by patients before a Gastroscopy or a Radiography Of The Bowel . Simethicone is also used in some detergents when foaming is unwanted.


SOURCES