I think it's simethicone (sm)

Posted By: Hayseed on 2007-06-28
In Reply to: Pt on s/l symethic 160 mg p.o. t.i.d. for intestinal gas. nm - grace

Subject: I think it's simethicone (sm)

Synonyms

activated dimethicone
activated methylpolysiloxane

U.S./Canadian Brand Names

Anti-Gas� [OTC]
Flatulex� [OTC]
Gas Relief� [OTC]
Gas-X� [OTC]
Maalox Anti-Gas� [OTC]
Mylanta Gas� [OTC]
Mylicon� [OTC]
Ovol� (Can)
Phazyme� [OTC]

Therapeutic Category

Antiflatulent

Use

Relieve flatulence, functional gastric bloating, and postoperative gas pains

Usual Dosage

Oral:
  Infants: 20 mg 4 times/day
  Children <12 years: 40 mg 4 times/day
  Children >12 years and Adults: 40-120 mg after meals and at bedtime as needed, not to exceed 500 mg/day

Dosage Forms

  Capsule: 125 mg
  Drops, oral: 40 mg/0.6 mL (30 mL)
  Tablet: 50 mg, 60 mg, 95 mg
  Chewable: 40 mg, 80 mg, 125 mg

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Pt on s/l symethic 160 mg p.o. t.i.d. for intestinal gas. nm - grace
- I think it's simethicone (sm) - Hayseed
  - Thx! This doc is just flying through. You are right. Thx again! - grace

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