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Simethicone is used to treat the pain and uncomfortable feeling of gas in the stomach and intestines. Eating foods that disagree or swallowing too much air often causes gas. It works by combining small air bubbles into larger ones to help move the air out of the body.¹

Fast Facts:

• -- Since it does not get adsorbed into the bloodstream it is known to be safe for infants with gas pains, pregnant or nursing mothers²
• -- Simethicone is usually added to an antacid to help multiple symptoms
• -- There are no reported side effects with taking simethicone³

5 Great Resources on Simethicone

• Micromedex (via Mayo Clinic): Simethicone (Oral Route)
• American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (via MedlinePlus): Simethicone
• Wikipedia: Simethicone an Oral Anti-foaming Agent
• Cerner Multum (via MSN Health & Fitness): What is Simethicone?
• eMedicine Health (via FirstData Bank): Simethicone Chewable Tablets

5 Latest Headlines on Simethicone

• More Simethicone News from Topix

What is Simethicone?

• Whole Health MD: Brand Names of Simethicone
• A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Simethicone Dosage and Dosage Forms
• Micromedex (via Drugs.com): Consumer Drug Information on Simethicone

What Are The Uses for Simethicone?

• Micromedex (via Drugs.com): Advanced Consumer Information Simethicone Oral
• Drug Digest: Simethicone Oral Dissolving Film
• University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (via Medical News): Works for Post-Gastrectomy Endoscopy(May 27, 2008)

What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Simethicone?

• HealthNotes (via Grouphealth): Simethicone Interaction
• The Online Medical Network (via MD Advice): Simethicone Side Effects and Interactions
• American Society of Health-System Pharmacists: Simethicone AHFS Class: Antiflatulents

What are the Alternatives to Simethicone?

• OrganizedWisdom: Metoclopramide
• OrganizedWisdom: Loperamide
• Wikipedia: Beano

What are the Holistic Alternatives to Simethicone?

• iHerb (via Health Library): Intestinal Gas
• Granny Med: Home Remedies For Gas
• Harvard Health Letters (via Daily Herald): Hitting the Gas: 12 Tips for Dealing with Flatulence(Nov. 04, 2007)
• Healthnotes (via Medfinds): Indigestion, Heartburn, and Low Stomach Acidity
• The Holistic Medicine Cabinet: Stomach and Intestinal Problems

Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Simethicone

• ehealth Forum: Left Side Pain Story
• HealthBoards: Bowel Disorders and Simethicone
• WebMD Search: Changing Colic Culture

Clinical Trials for Simethicone

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Clinical Trials on Simethicone

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Simethicone

• PubMed Central: Medical Journal Articles on Simethicone
• Google Scholar: Articles on Simethicone

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• Bloating
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• IBS
• Colic
• Gas

GuideWisdom and Fast Facts References

1. ↑ MedicineNet: Simethicone
2. ↑ Mayo Clinic: Simethicone
3. ↑ Prevention: Simethicone Interaction

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