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Details About Generic Salt :: Simethicone
Main Medicine Class:: Gastrointestinal System Sub Medicine Class :: Anti Flatulents
| 7E. ANTI-FLATULENTS in 7. GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM |
| SIMETHICONE |
| METHYLATED LINEAR SILOXANE MIXTURE | ANTIFLATULENT |
| PK: E: Feces |
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Indications & Dose: FLATULENCE PO Adult 40-125mg QID (self medication max 500mg/day) Child <2 yr: 20mg QID (self medication max 120mg/day), 2-12 yr: 40mg QID (self medication max 240mg/day), >12 yr: Same as adult dose | FUNCTIONAL GASTRIC BLOATING PO Adult 40-125mg QID (self medication max 500mg/day) Child <2 yr: 20mg QID (self medication max 120mg/day), 2-12 yr: 40mg QID (self medication max 240mg/day), >12 yr: Same as adult dose | POSTOPERATIVE GAS PAINS PO Adult 40-125mg QID (self medication max 500mg/day) Child <2 yr: 20mg QID (self medication max 120mg/day), 2-12 yr: 40mg QID (self medication max 240mg/day), >12 yr: Same as adult dose |
| Contra: Infant colic
Precautions: Children Diet: With food |