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Simethicone is a remedy used to treat excess gas in the digestive system. It acts on the stomach and intestine, breaking the bubbles that retain the gases facilitating their release and therefore decreases the pain caused by the gases.
Simethicone is known commercially as Luftal, produced by the Bristol laboratory.
The generic medicine of Simethicone is produced by the Medley laboratory.
Simethicone Indications
Simethicone is indicated for patients with excess gas in the digestive system. It is also used as an auxiliary medication for medical examinations such as digestive endoscopy and radiography of the abdomen.
Simethicone Price
The price of Simethicone varies between 0.99 and 11 reais, depending on the dosage and formulation of the medication.
How to use Simethicone
How to use Simethicone can be:
- Capsules: administered 4 times a day, after meals and at bedtime, or when necessary. It is not recommended to take more than 500 mg (4 capsules) of Simethicone gelatin capsules per day.
- Tablets: take 1 tablet 3 times a day, with meals.
In the form of drops, Simethicone can be taken as follows:
- Children - infants: 4 to 6 drops, 3 times a day.
- Up to 12 years: 6 to 12 drops, 3 times a day.
- Above 12 years and Adults: 16 drops, 3 times a day.
Simethicone doses may be increased at medical discretion.
Side effects of Simethicone
Side effects of Simethicone are rare, but there may be cases of hives or bronchospasm.
Contraindications for Simethicone
Simethicone is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to any component of the formula and in patients with perforation or intestinal obstruction. It should not be used in pregnancy.
Useful links:
- Dimethicone (Luftal)
Home remedy for gases
Created by: Tua Saúde Editorial Team