Simethicone Pharmacology

Simethicone

About Simethicone
Oral anti-foaming agent, Silicones, Antiflatulent.
Mechanism of Action of Simethicone
This anti-gas (anti-flatulence) medication acts in the stomach and intestines to change the surface tension of gas bubbles, enabling smaller bubbles to join together into bigger bubbles. It results elimination of gas more easily by belching or passing flatus.
Pharmacokinets of Simethicone
Excretion- Excreted through feces.
Onset of Action for Simethicone
N/A
Duration of Action for Simethicone
N/A
Half Life of Simethicone
N/A
Side Effects of Simethicone
1. Bloating
2. Constipation
3. Diarrhea
4. Gas
5. Heartburn
Contra-indications of Simethicone
1. Hypersensitivity to the drug
2. Liver disease
3. Kidney disease
4. Serious illness
Special Precautions while taking Simethicone
1.Swallow the tablets and capsules with a full glass of water.
2.Chew the chewable tablets thoroughly before swallowing.
3.Shake the drops well before using them.
4.To make administration easier, the drops can be mixed with 30 ml (2 tablespoons) of water or another liquid.
Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
Use with caution
Indications for Simethicone
1. Abdominal pain which is due to excessive gas in the digestive tract
2. Before gastroscopy or radiography of the bowel
Interactions for Simethicone
N/A
Typical Dosage for Simethicone
Oral-
Adults and teenagers-
60 -125mg four times a day, after meals and at bedtime. Not more than 500 mg should be taken in twenty-four hours.
Chewable tablets:
Adults and teenagers-
40 -125 mg four times a day, after meals and at bedtime or 150 mg three times a day, after meals. Not more than 500 mg should be taken in twenty-four hours.
Suspension:
Adults and teenagers-
40 -95 mg four times a day, after meals and at bedtime. Not more than 500 mg should be taken in twenty-four hours.
Schedule of Simethicone
N/A
Storage Requirements for Simethicone
Stored at room temperature (15-30?C) away from moisture and heat.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Simethicone
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Simethicone
Give symptomatic and supportive treatment.

Home Delivery for Simethicone in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for simethicone and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for simethicone may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take simethicone only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for simethicone before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for simethicone with the pharmacy.

Simethicone is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for simethicone might be better known than simethicone itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have simethicone in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for simethicone.