SIMETHICONE WHAT IT IS USED FOR: DIGESGAS, GASEOVET, SIEMTIDIG, WHAT THEY ARE USED FOR
0:54 TRADE NAMES: DIGESGAS, DIGESTA, DIGESFLAT, SIMETIDIG
1:10 MECHANISM OF ACTION Disperses bubbles and prevents the formation of gas bubbles surrounded by mucus by reducing surface tension.
1:22 INDICATIONS:
• Treatment of dyspepsia (fullness and heartburn)
• Abdominal distension, bloating, and fullness
• Flatulence or gas in infants or children
• Colic in infants
• Aerophagia (swallowing air while eating)
• Antifoam during gastroscopy
• After eating large meals:
2:18 CONTRAINDICATIONS
• Hypersensitivity to simethicone
• Intestinal obstruction or perforation
• Irritable or spastic bowel syndrome
2:53 SIDE EFFECTS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS
• Constipation or diarrhea
• Avoid drinking beverages with high glucose content or eating very hot foods
• Avoid smoking or chewing gum
• Soda, beer,
3:27 DOSAGE AND ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION:
• 15 drops. Before each meal.
• 1 capsule before each meal.