SIMETHICONE

(sye METH i cone) Brand: Alka-Seltzer Anti-Gas, Bicarsim, Bicarsim Forte, Equalize Gas Relief Drops, Gas Aide, Gas Free Extra Power, Gas-X, Gas-X Extra Power, Gas-X Infant Drops, Gas-X Thin Strips Cinnamon, Gas-X Thin Strips Peppermint, Gas-X Tongue Twisters Thin Strips Children's, Gas-X Ultra Softgels, Genasyme, Infantaire Gas Relief, Few Tummys, Maalox Anti-Gas, Maalox Anti-Gas Extra Power, Mi-Acid Gas Relief, Mylanta Gas, Mylanta Gas Maximum Power, Mylicon, Mytab Gas, Phazyme Ultra, Phazyme-125, SimePed

What is the most significant information I must know about simethicone?

• Simethicone is used to relieve painful pressure caused by excess gas in the stomach and intestines.

• Never use more than the recommended doze of simethicone.

• Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safety for you to take this medication if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have any type of serious diseases (especially one that affects your stomach or intestines).

What is simethicone?

• Simethicone allows gas bubbles in the stomach and intestines to come together more easily, which allows for easier passage of gas.

• Simethicone is used to relieve painful pressure caused by excess gas in the stomach and intestines. Simethicone is for use in babies, children, and adults.

• Simethicone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medicine guide.

What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till taking simethicone?

• You must not use this medicine if you are allergic to simethicone.

• Simethicone is not expected to harm an unborn child.

• It is not known whether simethicone passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing child. Do not use this medicine without medical advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.

• The liquid form may contain phenylalanine. Conversation to your doctor till using this form of simethicone if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).

How must I take simethicone?

• Use exactly as directed on the label, or as predesigned by your doctor. Do not use in larger or less amounts or for longer than recommended.

• Do not take more of this medicine than is directed.

• Simethicone works excellent if you take it after meals and at bedtime.

• The simethicone chewable tablet should be chewed till swallowing.

• Measure liquid medication with a particular dose-measuring spoon or medication cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

• Simethicone liquid drops can be mixed with water, child formula, or another liquids to create swallowing easier for an infant or child.

• Children must never be given more than the recommended doze of simethicone. Call your doctor if the child's gas symptoms do not improve after treatment with simethicone.

• Simethicone may be only part of a complete program of treatment that may also include a particular diet or heighten exercice. It is very significant to follow the diet and exercice plan created for you by your doctor or nutrition counselor. You must become very familiar with the list of foods you should avoid to help control your condition.

• Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and easy. Do not let the liquid form of this medication to freeze.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Since simethicone is used on an as needed basis, you are not likely to miss a doze. Do not use more of this medicine than is directed.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

What must I avoid while taking simethicone?

• Ask a doctor or pharmacist till using any another stomach medication or antacid. Simethicone is contained in much combination medicines. Taking determined commodity together can reason you to get too many simethicone.

What are the possible side effects of simethicone?

• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.

• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect simethicone?

• Another drugs may interact with simethicone, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal commodity. Speak every of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medication you start or stop using.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about simethicone.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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