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Gas & Free Chewable Tablets 80 mg (Simethicone)

Gas & Free Chewable Tablets 80 mg (Simethicone)

OTC medicationChewable Tablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Simethicone›80mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
한미약품(주)
Appearance
White chewable round tablet
Packaging
12 tablets (12 tablets/PTPX1)/carton
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201508272 · Approved 2015.12.14

Summary

Main use
Removal of intestinal gas and bubbles during gastroscopy and abdominal X-ray, improvement of abdominal symptoms related to intestinal gas.
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
This medication is taken by chewing. 1. Removal of intestinal bubbles during gastroscopy Adults: Take 1 tablet (80 mg of Simethicone) orally 15-40 minutes before the examination. 2. Removal of intestinal gas during abdominal X-ray Adults: Take 1 tablet (80 mg of Simethicone) 3-4 days before the examination, 1 tablet 3 times a day after meals or between meals. 3. Improvement of abdominal symptoms caused by intestinal gas Adults: Take 1 tablet (80 mg of Simethicone), 1 tablet 3 times a day after meals or at bedtime.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
한미약품(주)

Efficacy & effects

Removal of intestinal gas and bubbles during gastroscopy and abdominal X-ray, improvement of abdominal symptoms related to intestinal gas.

  • Intestinal bubbles
  • intestinal gas
  • abdominal distension
  • aerophagia
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This medication is primarily used to remove gas and bubbles that occur in the intestines during gastroscopy or abdominal X-ray examinations. It also helps alleviate uncomfortable symptoms such as abdominal distension and aerophagia caused by intestinal gas. Therefore, this medicine plays a role in reducing abdominal discomfort and assisting accurate diagnosis during examinations.

How to take

Adult dose

This medication is taken by chewing. 1. Removal of intestinal bubbles during gastroscopy Adults: Take 1 tablet (80 mg of Simethicone) orally 15-40 minutes before the examination. 2. Removal of intestinal gas during abdominal X-ray Adults: Take 1 tablet (80 mg of Simethicone) 3-4 days before the examination, 1 tablet 3 times a day after meals or between meals. 3. Improvement of abdominal symptoms caused by intestinal gas Adults: Take 1 tablet (80 mg of Simethicone), 1 tablet 3 times a day after meals or at bedtime.

Precautions

This medication may affect the digestive system, so consult a doctor or pharmacist if you have digestive diseases or related symptoms before taking it. After taking, occasional symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, and loss of appetite may occur, so it is advisable to consult a professional if these symptoms are severe or persistent. Headaches may rarely occur, so if headaches are severe or frequent, consult a doctor. This medicine should be stored in a safe place out of the reach of children, and it is best to keep it away from direct sunlight and in a cool, dry place. Additionally, if stored with certain medications such as phenobarbital, the drug may turn pink, but this does not affect its efficacy, so there is no need to worry.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Mild side effects

  • Loose stools
  • abdominal discomfort
  • diarrhea
  • abdominal pain
  • vomiting
  • nausea
  • abdominal pressure
  • loss of appetite
  • headache

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It is also best to store the drug at room temperature, between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding excessively hot or cold conditions.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White chewable round tablet

Package unit

12 tablets (12 tablets/PTPX1)/carton

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