What is Simethicone?
Simethicone is used to relieve the painful symptoms of too much gas in the stomach and intestines.
Simethicone may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Simethicone 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, Simethicone is used in certain patients before the following tests:
- Before a gastroscopy
- Before a radiography of the bowel
Simethicone 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 Simethicone?
Use Simethicone strips as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Use Simethicone 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 Simethicone strips. Make sure that your hands are dry when you handle Simethicone strips.
- Remove the strip from the pouch and place it on the tongue. The strip dissolves quickly and can be swallowed with saliva. Simethicone 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 Simethicone 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 Simethicone strips.
Uses of Simethicone in details
This product is used to relieve symptoms of extra gas caused by air swallowing or certain foods/infant formulas. Simethicone helps break up gas bubbles in the gut.
How to use Simethicone
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 Simethicone 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.
Simethicone dosage
Simethicone 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 in infants and children. Simethicone 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
- Simethicone (AHFS Monograph)
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Related treatment guides
- Functional Gastric Disorder
- Postoperative Gas Pains
- Endoscopy or Radiology Premedication
- Gas
Simethicone interactions
See also:
What other drugs will affect Simethicone?
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.
Simethicone 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.
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.
Simethicone side effects
See also:
What are the possible side effects of Simethicone?
Applies to Simethicone: 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.
Simethicone contraindications
See also:
What is the most important information I should know about Simethicone?
Hypersensitivity to Simethicone or any component of the formulation
Active ingredient matches for Simethicone:
Simethicone
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| Capsule; Oral; Simethicone 180 mg | |
| Simethicone / Kojar 40 mg x 1000's | |
List of Simethicone substitutes (brand and generic names): | |
| Simet-AF (Switzerland) | |
| 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) | |
| Skin Repair (Australia) | |
| Softhicon 125 | |
| Spagesic | |
| Spagesic 15 ml Drop (Stadchem of India) | $ 0.02 |
| Spagesic 325+10+2.5 Tablet (Stadchem of India) | $ 0.01 |
| SPAM | |
| SPAM DROPS 1 packet / 15 ML drop each (Sanjivani Parenteral Ltd) | $ 0.33 |
| Spam NA Drop (Sanjivani Parenteral Ltd) | $ 0.33 |
| Spas Bloc | |
| Spas Bloc 30 ml Drop (Infalife (Invision Medi Sciences)) | $ 0.01 |
| 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 |
| Spasdrops | |
| Spasdrops 15 ml Drop (Mercury Laboratories Ltd.) | $ 0.36 |
| Spasin D | |
| Spasin D 500+20+40 Tablet (Panjon Pharma Ltd) | $ 0.01 |
| Stomagel Plus | |
| Stomagel Plus 175 ml Syrup (Drakt International) | $ 0.01 |
| Stomagel Plus 500+380+40 Tablet (Drakt International) | $ 0.01 |
| STOMAGEL PLUS 500MG/40MG SUSPENSION 1 bottle / 400 ML suspension each (Drakt International) | $ 1.55 |
| STOMAGEL PLUS 500MG/40MG SUSPENSION 1 bottle / 175 ML suspension each (Drakt International) | $ 1.00 |
| Stomagel Plus 500 mg/40 mg Suspension (Drakt International) | $ 1.00 |
| Svcid Gel | |
| Svcid Gel 150 ml Gel (Ecocare) | $ 0.01 |
| Taurpol DS | |
| Taurpol DS 15 ml Drop (Taurus Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.) | $ 0.02 |
| Tricaine MPS | |
| Tricaine MPS 200 ml Suspension (RPG Life Sciences Ltd) | $ 0.70 |
| Tricaine MPS 180 ml Gel (RPG Life Sciences Ltd) | $ 0.02 |
| TRICAINE MPS ORAL GEL 1 bottle / 200 ML oral gel each (RPG Life Sciences Ltd) | $ 1.13 |
| Tums Gas Relief | |
| Capsule; Oral; Simethicone 125 mg | |
| Tums Gas Relief Strong | |
| Capsule; Oral; Simethicone 180 mg | |
| Ultra Strength Ovol | |
| Tablet; Oral; Simethicone 180 mg | |
See 412 substitutes for Simethicone | |
References
- PubChem. "DIMETHICONE". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sub... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- PubChem. "Simethicone". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sub... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DrugBank. "Dimethicone - DrugBank". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB11074 (accessed September 17, 2018).
Reviews
The results of a survey conducted on ndrugs.com for Simethicone 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 Simethicone. 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
Consumer reported useful
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No survey data has been collected yet3 consumers reported time for results
To what extent do I have to use Simethicone before I begin to see changes in my health conditions?As part of the reports released by ndrugs.com website users, it takes 1 day 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 Simethicone. To get the time effectiveness of using Simethicone drug by other patients, please click here.
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day | 2 | 66.7% | |
| 3 days | 1 | 33.3% | |
4 consumers reported age
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-5 | 1 | 25.0% | |
| < 1 | 1 | 25.0% | |
| 46-60 | 1 | 25.0% | |
| 30-45 | 1 | 25.0% | |
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Information checked by Dr. Sachin Kumar, MD Pharmacology
