Simethicone (Oral)

Brand Names : Extra Strength Maalox Anti-Gas, Flatulex, Gas Relief, Gas-X, Gas-X Extra Strength, Genasyme, Maalox Anti-Gas, Maximum Strength Gas Relief, Maximum Strength Mylanta Gas Relief, Maximum Strength Phazyme, My Baby Gas Relief Drops, Mylanta Gas, Mylanta Gas Relief, Mylicon Drops, Phazyme, Phazyme-95, Extra Strength Maalox GRF Gas Relief Formula, Baby's Own Infant Drops, Maalox GRF Gas Relief Formula, Ovol, Ovol-40, Ovol-80, Ovol-160, Phazyme Drops, Phazyme-125

Category

• Antiflatulent
• Diagnostic aid, gastroscopy
• Diagnostic aid, radiography of the bowel

Description

Simethicone (si-METH-i-kone) 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; however, your doctor may have special instructions on the proper use and dose for your medical problem. It is available in the following dosage forms:

Oral
• Capsules (U.S. and Canada)
• Oral suspension (U.S. and Canada)
• Tablets (U.S.)
• Chewable tablets (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

• Extra Strength Maalox Anti-Gas
• Flatulex
• Gas Relief
• Gas-X
• Gas-X Extra Strength
• Genasyme
• Maalox Anti-Gas
• Maximum Strength Gas Relief
• Maximum Strength Mylanta Gas Relief
• Maximum Strength Phazyme
• My Baby Gas Relief Drops
• Mylanta Gas
• Mylanta Gas Relief
• Mylicon Drops
• Phazyme
• Phazyme-95

In Canada -

• Extra Strength Maalox GRF Gas Relief Formula
• Baby's Own Infant Drops
• Maalox GRF Gas Relief Formula
• Ovol
• Ovol-40
• Ovol-80
• Ovol-160
• Phazyme Drops
• Phazyme-95
• Phazyme-125

Generic name product may be available in the U.S.