Simethicone Medication Information

Get detailed information on Simethicone, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.

The updated prescription information on Simethicone provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.

You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Simethicone

Pronunciation : sye METH i cone

Therapeutic Classification : Antiflatulents

Trade Names/Brand Names of Simethicone

India :

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International :

Alka-Seltzer Anti-Gas, Equalize Gas Relief Drops, Gas Aide, Gas Free Extra Strength, Gas-X, Gas-X Extra Strength, Gas-X Infant Drops, Gas-X Maximum Strength, Gas-X Thin Strips Cinnamon, Gas-X Thin Strips Peppermint, Gas-X Tongue Twisters Thin Strips Children's, Gas-X Ultra Softgels, Genasyme, Infantaire Gas Relief, Little Tummys, Maalox Anti-Gas, Maalox Anti-Gas Extra Strength, Mi-Acid Gas Relief, Mylanta Gas, Mylanta Gas Maximum Strength, Mylicon, Mytab Gas, Phazyme, Phazyme Maximum Strength, Phazyme Ultra, Phazyme-125, Phazyme-95.

Other Name(s) of Simethicone

Dimethylpolysiloxane

Overview of Simethicone

• Simethicone / Dimethylpolysiloxane is used for the treatment of flatulence and some other conditions.

Why is Simethicone Prescribed? (Indications)

Dimethylpolysiloxane/polydimethylsiloxane /simethicone is an oral anti-foaming agent used for the treatment of flatulence.

It is often used in combination of antacids to enhance the effects of the antacids.
Dimethylpolysiloxane/polydimethylsiloxane /simethicone is also used locally as a skin protectant around a urinary catheter brought out through the lower abdomen (suprapubic cystostomy site), on bedsores, skin ulcers and burns.

It works by breaking up gas bubbles, which makes gas easier to eliminate.

When should Simethicone not be taken? (Contraindications)

• Simethicone/Dimethylpolysiloxane is contraindicated if the patient is allergic to the drug.

What is the dosage of Simethicone?

• The recommended oral dosage of simethicone/dimethylpolysiloxane is 40 mg three to four times a day.
• The dose should not exceed 500 mg a day.

How should Simethicone be taken?

• It comes as liquid and tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.
• Oral simethicone/dimethylpolysiloxane should be taken after or between the meals.
• The topical cream should be applied on the affected skin or around the urinary catheter.