Simethicone
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Simethicone
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Simethicone has anti-foaming and water repellent properties. Simethicone is a mixture of dimethicones and silicon dioxide. Simethicone breaks gas bubbles in the digestive tract. iteffective as an adjunct therapy in condition in which gas is problem to relieve symptoms of excess gas such as air swallowing, dyspepsia, peptic ulcer, post-operative gaseous distention and irritable colon.
Indications
Simethicone is primarily indicated in conditions like Esophagitis, Flatulence, Gastric bloating, Gastrocardiac syndrome, Irritable bowel syndrome, Itchy dermatitis, Meteorism, Oesophagitis, Peptic ulcer, Postoperative gas pains, Skin irritations.
Contraindication
Simethicone is contraindicated in conditions like Allergy,Hypersensitivity to the drug,Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Simethicone, which give rise to further complications include Rashes, Hives.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Simethicone are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Diarrhea, Constipation, Itching, Burning, Heart burn, Bloating, Stinging.
Warnings
Simethicone should be used with caution in patients with any pre-existing illness or allergy. It should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or lactation. Tell your health care provider if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement. If you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances. If you have an open wound, serious burn, or damaged, broken, or irritated skin. Do not get Dimethicone Cream in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If you get Dimethicone Cream in your eyes, rinse immediately with cool tap water. Wash your hands before and after using Dimethicone Cream unless your hands are a part of the treated area.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Dosage
Simethicone Dosage for Adults
| Dose | 20 to 40 mg |
| Single Dose | 30 (30) |
| Frequency | 6 hourly |
| Route | PO |
| Note: After Meals and at bedtime | |
| Dose | 40 to 80 mg |
| Single Dose | 60 (60) |
| Frequency | 6 hourly |
| Route | PO |
Simethicone Dosage for Paedriatic
| Dose | 0 to 20 mg |
| Single Dose | 10 (10) |
| Frequency | As recommended. |
| Route | PO |
| Note: This dose should be taken 4 times a day by children of 2-12 years of age. |
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