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Simethicone
(oral) (capsule, Tablet, Tablet, Chewable, Liquid)


Treats pain and pressure of excess gas in the stomach and intestines.

ALTERNATE NAMES

Mylicon Infants', Phazyme Ultra Strength, Anti-Gas Ultra Strength, QC Anti-Gas, Gas-X Extra Strength, Mylanta Gas Maximum Strength, Gas Aid Maximum Strength, Rite Aid Gas Relief, Gas-X, Mytab Gas, Quality Choice Gas Relief, Mylanta Gas, Genasyme, Mytab Gas Maximum Strength, Phazyme

 
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Simethicone
Mylicon Infants', Phazyme Ultra Strength, Anti-Gas Ultra Strength, QC Anti-Gas, Gas-X Extra Strength, Mylanta Gas Maximum Strength, Gas Aid Maximum Strength, Rite Aid Gas Relief, Gas-X, Mytab Gas, Quality Choice Gas Relief, Mylanta Gas, Genasyme, Mytab Gas Maximum Strength, Phazyme
Uses
Treats pain and pressure of excess gas in the stomach and intestines.

Storage
  • Store at room temperature away from heat, direct light, and moisture.
  • Do not freeze the oral liquid. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.


How To Use
  • APPEARANCE: Capsule, Tablet, Chewable Tablet, Liquid. Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.
  • Always follow dosing instructions on the label when taking this medicine without your doctor's advice. This medicine works best if you take it after meals and at bedtime. Chew the chewable tablet before swallowing. Shake the oral liquid well just before each use.
  • Measure the medicine with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup.

Side Effects
  • If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor: Mild diarrhea Heartburn

Precautions
  • You should not use simethicone if you have ever had an allergic reaction to it.

Missed Dose
  • Take the missed dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next regular dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. You should not use two doses at the same time.

Drug Interactions
  • If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine. You should not use more of this medicine in a 24-hour period than your doctor orders, or more than the dose listed on the medicine label directions. Talk to your doctor if you have problems with gas often.
  • There may be a serious but treatable cause. No severe side effects have been reported with the use of simethicone.
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