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GENERIC NAME: simethicone
BRAND NAME: Phazyme; Flatulex; Mylicon; Gas-X; Mylanta Gas
DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Simethicone is an anti-gas
(anti-flatulence) medication. It acts in the stomach and intestines to change
the surface tension of gas bubbles, enabling smaller bubbles to join together into bigger bubbles. In this way it is believed that gas can be eliminated more easily by belching
or passing flatus.
Simethicone was approved by the FDA in 1952.
GENERIC AVAILABLE: yes
PRESCRIPTION: no
PREPARATIONS: Liquid drops: 40 mg per 0.6 ml. Chewable tablets:
40mg, 80mg, 125mg. Tablets: 60mg, 95mg. Capsules: 125mg.
STORAGE: Preparations should be stored at room temperature,
15-30°C (59-86°F).
PRESCRIBED FOR: Simethicone is used to relieve the abdominal pain which is due to excessive gas in the digestive tract.
DOSING: Simethicone can be taken after each meal and at bedtime.
The drops can be mixed with water, infant formula or other liquids for use in small children.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: There are no known drug interactions with
simethicone.
PREGNANCY: Simethicone is safe during pregnancy.
NURSING MOTHERS: Simethicone is safe for use by nursing mothers.
SIDE EFFECTS: There have been no reported side effects with
simethicone.
Reference: FDA Prescribing Information
Last Editorial Review: 6/8/1999 10:31:00 PM
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