What is Flatulex Drops?
Flatulex Drops is used to relieve the painful symptoms of too much gas in the stomach and intestines.
Flatulex Drops may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Flatulex Drops is available without a prescription.
Once a medicine has been approved for marketing for a certain use, experience may show that it is also useful for other medical problems. Although these uses are not included in product labeling, Flatulex Drops is used in certain patients before the following tests:
- Before a gastroscopy
- Before a radiography of the bowel
Flatulex Drops indications
this antacid is useful for the temporary relief of occasional indigestion and heartburn. Frequent, daily or nightly symptoms usually mean a more serious problem. Antacids by themselves do not correct these problems. The medications that are now available to treat acid problems are generally superior to antacids.
The second and more important use of calcium carbonate is as a source of calcium, necessary for bones and teeth and to prevent osteoporosis. A quart of milk contains about 1500 mg of calcium which is about what you need. Otherwise this or a similar calcium preparation can be taken.
How should I use Flatulex Drops?
Use Flatulex Drops strips as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Use Flatulex Drops strips as needed after meals and before bedtime, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
- Do not remove the strip from the pouch until you are ready to use Flatulex Drops strips. Make sure that your hands are dry when you handle Flatulex Drops strips.
- Remove the strip from the pouch and place it on the tongue. The strip dissolves quickly and can be swallowed with saliva. Flatulex Drops strips may be taken with or without water.
- Use the strip immediately after opening the pouch. Do not store the strip for future use.
- Do not use more than 6 strips in 24 hours unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
- If you miss a dose of Flatulex Drops strips, use it as soon as you remember. Continue to use it as directed by your doctor or on the package label.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Flatulex Drops strips.
Uses of Flatulex Drops in details
This product is used to relieve symptoms of extra gas caused by air swallowing or certain foods/infant formulas. Flatulex Drops helps break up gas bubbles in the gut.
How to use Flatulex Drops
Shake the container well before each use. Give this product by mouth as needed, usually after meals and at bedtime, or as directed by the doctor. Follow all directions on the product package. If you are uncertain about any of the information, consult the doctor or pharmacist.
Fill the dropper to the correct dosage and squeeze the liquid slowly into the baby's mouth, towards the inner cheek. You can also measure the correct dosage with the dropper and mix it in 1 ounce of cool water, infant formula, or juice. Mix well and give the solution to your baby. The proper dosage is based on your child's age and weight.
If you are treating the child yourself (without direction from a doctor), do not use more than 12 doses of Flatulex Drops per day.
Clean the dropper well after each use and close the bottle tightly.
If your child's condition persists or worsens, or if you think there may be a serious medical problem, seek immediate medical attention.
Flatulex Drops dosage
Flatulex Drops Dosage
Applies to the following strength(s): 125 mg; 60 mg; 95 mg; 40 mg/0.6 mL; 180 mg; 80 mg; 62.5 mg; 166 mg; 50 mg/5 mL; 40 mg; 150 mg; 250 mg; 62.5 mg/5 mL
The information at Drugs.com is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Usual Adult Dose for:
- Flatulence
- Functional Gastric Disorder
- Postoperative Gas Pains
- Endoscopy or Radiology Premedication
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
- Flatulence
- Endoscopy or Radiology Premedication
Additional dosage information:
- Renal Dose Adjustments
- Liver Dose Adjustments
- Precautions
- Dialysis
- Other Comments
Usual Adult Dose for Flatulence
40 to 125 mg orally after meals and at bedtime, not to exceed 500 mg/24 hours.
Usual Adult Dose for Functional Gastric Disorder
40 to 125 mg orally after meals and at bedtime, not to exceed 500 mg/24 hours.
Usual Adult Dose for Postoperative Gas Pains
40 to 125 mg orally after meals and at bedtime, not to exceed 500 mg/24 hours.
Usual Adult Dose for Endoscopy or Radiology Premedication
67 mg as an oral suspension in 2.5 mL of water given shortly before the procedure.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Flatulence
0 to <2 years: 20 mg orally 4 times a day.
2 to 12 years: 40 mg orally 4 times a day. For the 40 mg strips, allow 1 strip to dissolve on the tongue as needed after meals and at bedtime. Do not exceed 6 strips in 24 hours except under the advice and supervision of a physician.
12 to 18 years: 40 to 125 mg orally after meals and at bedtime as needed, not to exceed 500 mg/24 hours.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Endoscopy or Radiology Premedication
Child >12 years: 67 mg as an oral suspension in 2.5 mL of water given shortly before the procedure.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
There is limited information on the use of Flatulex Drops in infants and children. Flatulex Drops is not recommended for the treatment of infant colic.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Doses greater than 500 mg a day are generally not recommended.
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Professional resources
- Flatulex Drops (AHFS Monograph)
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Related treatment guides
- Functional Gastric Disorder
- Postoperative Gas Pains
- Endoscopy or Radiology Premedication
- Gas
Flatulex Drops interactions
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What other drugs will affect Flatulex Drops?
If you are taking this product under your doctor's direction, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Tell your doctor of any prescription or nonprescription medications you may take, including any antacids or digestive medications since some combination products may also contain Flatulex Drops.
Flatulex Drops can decrease the absorption of thyroid medications (such as levothyroxine). If you take thyroid medication, take it at least 4 hours before or after products that contain Flatulex Drops.
This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.
Flatulex Drops side effects
See also:
What are the possible side effects of Flatulex Drops?
Applies to Flatulex Drops: oral capsule, oral capsule liquid filled, oral liquid, oral solution, oral suspension, oral syrup, oral tablet, oral tablet chewable
There have not been any common or important side effects reported with this medicine. However, if you notice any side effects, check with your doctor.
Flatulex Drops contraindications
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What is the most important information I should know about Flatulex Drops?
Hypersensitivity to Flatulex Drops or any component of the formulation
Active ingredient matches for Flatulex Drops:
Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
Drops; Oral; Simethicone 41.2 mg / ml | |
List of Flatulex Drops substitutes (brand and generic names): | |
Flatol 66 | |
Fornil MPS | |
Fornil MPS 170 ml Syrup (Shreeji Healthcare Impex) | $ 0.02 |
Gald | |
Gald 170 ml Syrup (Ultra Chiron Pharma Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.01 |
Gas Aid Maximum Strength | |
Gas Aide | |
Gas Away | |
Gas Ban 125 | |
Gas Ban 40 | |
Gas Ban-80 | |
Gas Distress | |
Gas Free Extra Strength | |
Gas Relief | |
Capsule; Oral; Simethicone 125 mg (Rugby) | |
Gas Relief 80 | |
Gas Relief Extra Strength | |
Gas Relief Infants | |
Gas Relief Maximum Strength | |
Gas Relief Ultra Strength | |
Gas-Aid Extra Strength | |
Gas-Gone | |
Gas-X (Thailand, United States) | |
Gas-X / foil 5 x 6's (General Drugs House) | |
Gas-X / foil 50 x 10's (General Drugs House) | |
Gas-X tab / foil 5 x 6's (General Drugs House) | |
Gas-X tab / foil 50 x 10's (General Drugs House) | |
Gas-X Chewable Tablets | |
Gas-X Childrens | |
Gas-X Extra Strength (Canada, United States) | |
Tablet; Oral; Simethicone 125 mg | |
Gas-X Extra Strength Cherry | |
Tablet; Oral; Simethicone 125 mg | |
Gas-X Extra Strength Liquid | |
Gas-X Extra Strength Peppermint | |
Tablet; Oral; Simethicone 125 mg | |
Gas-X Infant Drops | |
Gas-X Infant Drops Liquid Drops | |
Gas-X Maximum Strength | |
Gas-X Peppermint | |
Tablet; Oral; Simethicone | |
Gas-X Regular Strength | |
Tablet; Oral; Simethicone 80 mg | |
Gas-X Super Extra Strength | |
Capsule; Oral; Simethicone 166 mg | |
Gas-X Super Extra Strength Softgels | |
Capsule; Oral; Simethicone 166 mg | |
Gas-X Thin Strips Cinnamon | |
Gas-X Thin Strips Peppermint | |
Gas-X Tongue Twisters Thin Strips Children's | |
Gas-X Ultra Softgels | |
Gas-X Ultra Strength | |
Gas-X Ultra-Strength | |
See 280 substitutes for Flatulex Drops |
References
- PubChem. "Simethicone". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sub... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DrugBank. "Simethicone - DrugBank". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB09512 (accessed September 17, 2018).
Reviews
The results of a survey conducted on ndrugs.com for Flatulex Drops are given in detail below. The results of the survey conducted are based on the impressions and views of the website users and consumers taking Flatulex Drops. We implore you to kindly base your medical condition or therapeutic choices on the result or test conducted by a physician or licensed medical practitioners.User reports
1 consumer reported useful
Was the Flatulex Drops drug useful in terms of decreasing the symptom or the disease?According to the reports released by ndrugs.com website users, the below mentioned percentages of users say the drug is useful / not useful to them in decreasing their symptoms/disease. The usefulness of the drug depends on many factors, like severity of the disease, perception of symptom, or disease by the patient, brand name used [matters only to a certain extent], other associated conditions of the patient. If the drug is not effective or useful in your case, you need to meet the doctor to get re-evaluated about your symptoms/disease, and he will prescribe an alternative drug.
Users | % | ||
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Not useful | 1 | 100.0% |
Consumer reported price estimates
No survey data has been collected yet3 consumers reported time for results
To what extent do I have to use Flatulex Drops before I begin to see changes in my health conditions?As part of the reports released by ndrugs.com website users, it takes 1 month and a few days before you notice an improvement in your health conditions.
Please note, it doesn't mean you will start to notice such health improvement in the same time frame as other users. There are many factors to consider, and we implore you to visit your doctor to know how long before you can see improvements in your health while taking Flatulex Drops. To get the time effectiveness of using Flatulex Drops drug by other patients, please click here.
Users | % | ||
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1 month | 2 | 66.7% | |
2 weeks | 1 | 33.3% |
21 consumers reported age
Users | % | ||
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< 1 | 18 | 85.7% | |
1-5 | 2 | 9.5% | |
6-15 | 1 | 4.8% |
Consumer reviews
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Information checked by Dr. Sachin Kumar, MD Pharmacology