What is Semeth 40?
Semeth 40 is used to relieve the painful symptoms of too much gas in the stomach and intestines.
Semeth 40 may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Semeth 40 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, Semeth 40 is used in certain patients before the following tests:
- Before a gastroscopy
- Before a radiography of the bowel
Semeth 40 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 Semeth 40?
Use Semeth 40 strips as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Use Semeth 40 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 Semeth 40 strips. Make sure that your hands are dry when you handle Semeth 40 strips.
- Remove the strip from the pouch and place it on the tongue. The strip dissolves quickly and can be swallowed with saliva. Semeth 40 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 Semeth 40 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 Semeth 40 strips.
Uses of Semeth 40 in details
This product is used to relieve symptoms of extra gas caused by air swallowing or certain foods/infant formulas. Semeth 40 helps break up gas bubbles in the gut.
How to use Semeth 40
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 Semeth 40 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.
Semeth 40 dosage
Semeth 40 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 Semeth 40 in infants and children. Semeth 40 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
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Semeth 40 interactions
See also:
What other drugs will affect Semeth 40?
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 Semeth 40.
Semeth 40 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 Semeth 40.
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.
Semeth 40 side effects
See also:
What are the possible side effects of Semeth 40?
Applies to Semeth 40: 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.
Semeth 40 contraindications
See also:
What is the most important information I should know about Semeth 40?
Hypersensitivity to Semeth 40 or any component of the formulation
Active ingredient matches for Semeth 40:
Simethicone in Thailand.
Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
Semeth 40 40 mg x 25 x 10's | |
List of Semeth 40 substitutes (brand and generic names): | |
Semeth 80 (Thailand) | |
Setlers (Austria) | |
Tablet, Chewable; Oral; Calcium Carbonate 500 mg (Block) | |
Setlers Windfree (Netherlands) | |
Sicon (Venezuela) | |
Sicon 125 | |
Sicon 66 | |
SIFLAT DROPS | |
SIFLAT DROPS Drops / NA / 10ml units (Cadila Newgen) | $ 0.17 |
Siflat Drops - DPS / 10ml | $ 0.17 |
Siflat Drops - DPS / 10ml | $ 0.17 |
Siloxine | |
Siloxine 170 ml Suspension (Shiwalic Formulations Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.02 |
Simcone/Simcone-T (Thailand) | |
Simcone-T chewable tab 80 mg 50 x 10's (T. O. Chemicals) | |
Simcone oral drops 67 mg/mL 15 mL x 1's (T. O. Chemicals) | |
Simegaz (Vietnam) | |
Simegaz 40 mg/5 mL x 1 Bottle 150 mL | |
Simegaz 80 mg x 2 Blister x 10 Tablet | |
SimePed | |
Simet-AF (Switzerland) | |
Simethicone | |
Capsule; Oral; Simethicone 180 mg | |
Simethicone / Kojar 40 mg x 1000's | |
Simethicone 125 | |
Simethicone Chewable Tablets | |
Simethicone Liquid | |
Simethicone Liquid Drops | |
Simethicone Strips | |
Simethicone Suspension | |
Simethicone T Man (Thailand) | |
Simethicone TV .Pharm (Vietnam) | |
Simethicone TV .Pharm 80 mg x 10 Blister x 10 Tablet | |
SIMFAST | |
Simgel | |
Simgel 170 ml Suspension (Stadchem of India) | $ 0.01 |
SIMGEL 480MG/20MG SUSPENSION 1 bottle / 170 ML suspension each (Stadchem of India) | $ 0.56 |
SIMGEL ORAL GEL 1 bottle / 170 ML oral gel each (Stadchem of India) | $ 0.78 |
Simgel 480 mg/20 mg Suspension (Stadchem of India) | $ 0.56 |
Simgel Oral Gel (Stadchem of India) | $ 0.78 |
Siprid MPS | |
Siprid MPS 125+10 Tablet (Pifer Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.05 |
Siticon (Thailand) | |
Siticon 80 mg x 500's (Pharmasant) | |
Siticon 40 mg/0.6 mL x 15 mL (Pharmasant) | |
Softhicon 125 | |
SPAM | |
SPAM DROPS 1 packet / 15 ML drop each (Sanjivani Parenteral Ltd) | $ 0.33 |
Spam NA Drop (Sanjivani Parenteral Ltd) | $ 0.33 |
Spasbloc Natural | |
Spasbloc Natural 15 ml Drop (Infalife (Invision Medi Sciences)) | $ 0.02 |
Spasburg | |
Spasburg 15 ml Drop (Ginsburg Drugs Formulation Pvt. Ltd.) | $ 0.02 |
Stomagel Plus | |
Stomagel Plus 175 ml Syrup (Drakt International) | $ 0.01 |
Stomagel Plus 500+380+40 Tablet (Drakt International) | $ 0.01 |
See 280 substitutes for Semeth 40 |
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).
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