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Gas Relief Extra Strength (simethicone)

Antiflatulents Oral Tablet,Chewable

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data

Overview

Simethicone, a mixture of fully methylated linear siloxane polymers, is an antiflatulent secondary to its antifoam properties.

USES: This product is used to relieve symptoms of extra gas such as belching, bloating, and feelings of pressure/discomfort in the stomach/gut. Simethicone helps break up gas bubbles in the gut. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before.

The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you.

Generic name: simethicone
Pronunciation: (sye-METH-i-cone)
Drug class: Antiflatulents
Therapeutic class: Gastrointestinal Therapy Agents

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Indications

The following indications are listed for Gas Relief Extra Strength:

  • Flatulence
  • Gastrointestinal Radiography Adjunct

Also known as: Adjunct Gastrointestinal Radiography, Flatus, Gi Radiography Adjunct.

Dosing

The usual dosage of simethicone for adults and children older than 12 years of age is 40-125 mg 4 times daily after meals and at bedtime. The drug also may be taken as necessary or as directed by a physician; higher than usual dosages have been used. For self-medication, total dosage should not exceed 500 mg daily. A simethicone dosage of 20 mg 4 times daily after meals and at bedtime (with a maximum dosage for self-medication of 120 mg daily) is recommended for children younger than 2 years of age, and a dosage of 40 mg 4 times daily after meals and at bedtime (with a maximum dosage for self-medication of 240 mg daily) is recommended for children 2-12 years of age.

Prior to gastroscopy or radiography of the intestine, adults have been given a single dose of 67 mg of simethicone as the oral suspension, in 2.5 mL of water.

Drug interactions

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Contraindications

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ICD codes

CodeTypeDescription
Flatulence
R14.3ICD10CMFlatulence
Gastrointestinal radiography adjunct
BD11YZZICD10PCSFluoroscopy of esophagus using other contrast
BD12YZZICD10PCSFluoroscopy of stomach using other contrast
BD13YZZICD10PCSFluoroscopy of small bowel using other contrast
BD14YZZICD10PCSFluoroscopy of colon using other contrast
BD15YZZICD10PCSFluoroscopy of upper GI using other contrast
BD16YZZICD10PCSFluoroscopy of upper GI and small bowel using other contrast
BD19YZZICD10PCSFluoroscopy of duodenum using other contrast
BD2400ZICD10PCSComputerized tomography (CT scan) of colon using high osmolar contrast, unenhanced and enhanced
BD240ZZICD10PCSComputerized tomography (CT scan) of colon using high osmolar contrast
BD2410ZICD10PCSComputerized tomography (CT scan) of colon using low osmolar contrast, unenhanced and enhanced
BD241ZZICD10PCSComputerized tomography (CT scan) of colon using low osmolar contrast
BD24Y0ZICD10PCSComputerized tomography (CT scan) of colon using other contrast, unenhanced and enhanced
BD24YZZICD10PCSComputerized tomography (CT scan) of colon using other contrast
BD24ZZZICD10PCSComputerized tomography (CT scan) of colon

ICD code information from First Databank (FDB).

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data