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It breaks up gas bubbles in your stomach and intestine. Once this trapped gas is broken down, your body can then deal with this gas naturally. Simethicone is the active ingredient in Gas-X and is the 1 doctor recommended OTC ingredient for fast gas relief. Simethicone, the active ingredient of Gas-X, is used for the relief of pressure, bloating, and fullness commonly referred to as gas.
But, in general, Gas-X relieves pressure, bloating, fullness and discomfort caused by excess stomach and intestinal gas in minutes. That depends on which Gas-X product you prefer to use. If you are uncertain if Gas-X is appropriate for you, please speak to your doctor or a pharmacist. Simethicone, the active ingredient in Gas-X, works fast, without being absorbed into the bloodstream.
Please use Gas-X products only as directed. When pregnant or nursing, you should speak to your doctor to determine what medications are appropriate for you to use.
Gas-X is available in different strengths of the active ingredient, simethicone and therefore it depends on which Gas-X product you prefer to use. Some individuals may experience gastrointestinal symptoms such as constipation. Relieves the pressure and discomfort caused by build up of natural wind in the body.
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Medicines with a low safety risk are usually less tightly controlled than medicines with a higher safety risk. This system is called 'scheduling'. You can read more about the scheduling of medicines as well as the different scheduling categories on our Scheduling of medicines and poisons information page. We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for this medicine. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is Not Scheduled.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www. Flatulence, or wind, is an excess of gas in the stomach and intestines. It is normal for gas to be passed as flatus times a day, depending on diet.
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The instructions for taking this medicine will vary, depending on the type of simeticone. Always read the information in the leaflet that comes with the medicine or on the box or bottle.
Doses vary depending on the type of medicine, the brand and the amount of simeticone in it. The dose is lower for babies. For wind, the usual dose is between mg and mg. You can take the medicine as required, up to 3 or 4 times a day. For colic in babies, the usual dose is between 20mg and 40mg, given before each feed, up to 6 times a day.
Shake the bottle. Measure the dose using the dropper or syringe provided and give to your baby right away. Some brands can be added to your baby's bottle of milk. Check the leaflet or ask your health visitor or pharmacist if you're not sure. Measure the correct dose using a syringe, medicine spoon, or small measuring cup. Ask a pharmacist for one. Chew the tablets before swallowing. You can have a drink of water afterwards if you like. Contact a doctor, health visitor or pharmacist if you have taken or given your baby more than the recommended dose of simeticone.
Taking too much simeticone is not likely to cause any serious problems. However, it may cause headaches, an upset stomach, diarrhoea or constipation.
Simeticone is a very safe medicine and is generally not known to cause any side effects. In rare cases it's possible to have a serious allergic reaction anaphylaxis to simeticone. You could be having a serious allergic reaction and may need immediate treatment in hospital. You can report any suspected side effects to the UK Safety Scheme. Simeticone only works in your gut and does not get into your blood. It's safe to take if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you are taking a type of simeticone that is combined with other ingredients, check with a doctor or a pharmacist to make sure it's safe before taking it.
Tell a doctor if you are pregnant, trying to get pregnant or breastfeeding. Simeticone is generally safe to take with other medicines. However, talk to a doctor or pharmacist before you use simeticone if you are taking:. If the medicine contains other ingredients with simeticone, read the leaflet or talk to a doctor or pharmacist to make sure it is suitable to take with other medicines.
There are no known problems with taking herbal remedies and supplements with simeticone. For safety, tell a doctor or pharmacist if you're taking any other medicines, including herbal remedies, vitamins or supplements.
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