• Dosage of Simethicone (Myloxan/Myloxan Forte) in details
• Simethicone (Myloxan/Myloxan Forte) interactions
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Consists of Al3, dried Al3 gel, Mg2, simethicone

Dosage of Simethicone (Myloxan/Myloxan Forte) in details

Simethicone (Myloxan/Myloxan Forte) 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 Simethicone (Myloxan/Myloxan Forte) in infants and children. Simethicone (Myloxan/Myloxan Forte) 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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Related treatment guides

• Functional Gastric Disorder
• Postoperative Gas Pains
• Endoscopy or Radiology Premedication
• Gas

What other drugs will affect Simethicone (Myloxan/Myloxan Forte)?

Other drugs may interact with Simethicone (Myloxan/Myloxan Forte), including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.

Simethicone (Myloxan/Myloxan Forte) interactions

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 Simethicone (Myloxan/Myloxan Forte).

Simethicone (Myloxan/Myloxan Forte) 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 Simethicone (Myloxan/Myloxan Forte).

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.

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