Simethicone

When ATH:
A03AX13

Pharmacological action

Means, umenshayuschee flatulence. Obtained by inserting 4-7% silicon molecule dimethicone (dimethylpolysiloxane) with a degree of polymerization between 20 and 400. Reduces the surface tension are gas bubbles in the intestine, causing them to decay. Releases the gases are partially absorbed by the intestinal wall, and removed from the body by the intestinal peristalsis.

Pharmacokinetics

Because of the physiological and chemical inertness is not absorbed in the body, after passing through the digestive tract is excreted unchanged in.

Testimony

Flatulence (incl. postoperatively), aerofagija, gastrocardiac syndrome (as symptomatic therapy); preparation of patients for endoscopic, radiological and sonographic studies of the stomach and / or intestines.

Dosage regimen

Individual, depending on the indication and the patient's age.

Side effect

Maybe: allergic reactions.

Contraindications

Ileus, Hypersensitivity to simethicone.

Pregnancy and lactation

Due to the lack of absorption of the active substance risk to the fetus and the penetration of simethicone in breast milk is unlikely.

Drug Interactions

The data is not provided