Treats pain and pressure of excess gas in the stomach and intestines
Brand Names:
Mylicon Infants', Phazyme Ultra Strength, Anti-Gas Ultra Strength, Gas-X Extra Strength, Alka-Seltzer Anti-Gas, Mylanta Gas Maximum Strength, Gas Aid Maximum Strength, Maalox Anti-Gas Extra Strength, Gas-X, Mytab Gas, Maalox Anti-Gas, Genasyme, Mylanta Gas, Mytab Gas Maximum Strength, Phazyme
Contraindications:
You should not use simethicone if you have ever had an allergic reaction to it
Uses:
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.
If a dose is missed:
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.
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.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Avoid drinking soda or soft drinks, or eating foods that may cause an increase in stomach gas.
Warnings:
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.
