Description and Brand Names
US Brand Name
- Alka-Seltzer Anti-Gas
- Anti-Gas Ultra Strength
- Baby Gasz
- Equilizer Gas Relief
- Gas Aid Maximum Strength
- Gas-X
- Genasyme
- Maalox Anti-Gas
- Mylanta Gas
- Mylicon
- Mytab Gas
- Phazyme
Canadian Brand Name
- Ovol
- Phazyme Liquid Gas Relief Maximum Strength
Descriptions
Simethicone is used to relieve the painful symptoms of too much gas in the stomach and intestines.
Simethicone may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Simethicone is available without a prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
- Capsule, Liquid Filled
- Tablet, Chewable
- Tablet
- Suspension
- Solution
Description and Brand Names
US Brand Name
- Alka-Seltzer Anti-Gas
- Anti-Gas Ultra Strength
- Baby Gasz
- Equilizer Gas Relief
- Gas Aid Maximum Strength
- Gas-X
- Genasyme
- Maalox Anti-Gas
- Mylanta Gas
- Mylicon
- Mytab Gas
- Phazyme
Canadian Brand Name
- Ovol
- Phazyme Liquid Gas Relief Maximum Strength
Descriptions
Simethicone is used to relieve the painful symptoms of too much gas in the stomach and intestines.
Simethicone may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Simethicone is available without a prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
- Capsule, Liquid Filled
- Tablet, Chewable
- Tablet
- Suspension
- Solution
Before Using
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
This medicine has been tested in children and, in effective doses, has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems than it does in adults.
Geriatric
Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults. There is no specific information comparing use of simethicone in the elderly with use in other age groups.
Drug Interactions
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.
Other Interactions
Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.
Side Effects
There have not been any common or important side effects reported with this medicine. However, if you notice any side effects, check with your doctor.
