Gas End Liquid (Simethicone)

Adult dose

1. For endoscopy, take 40-80 mg of simethicone orally with about 10 mL of water 15 to 40 minutes before the examination. 2. For abdominal X-ray examinations, take 40-80 mg 3 times a day after meals or between meals starting 3 to 4 days before the examination. 3. For improvement of abdominal symptoms due to intestinal gas, take 40-80 mg 3 times a day after meals or at bedtime. Adjust according to age and symptoms.

This medication contains the artificial sweetener aspartame. Since aspartame is broken down into phenylalanine in the body, it should not be taken by patients with the hereditary disease phenylketonuria. Furthermore, the maximum allowable daily intake of aspartame is set at 40 mg per kg of body weight, so it is important to limit the daily dosage for adults. This medication contains sodium metabisulfite, which may cause allergic reactions. Asthma patients are particularly sensitive to sulfites, so there is a risk of asthma attacks or severe allergic reactions. Rare digestive disturbances may occur upon administration, including loose stools, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, and loss of appetite; headaches may also occur. The sodium benzoate included in this medication can cause mild irritation to the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes, so contact should be avoided. Shake the medication well before use and store it out of reach of children. Additionally, avoiding direct sunlight and storing in a cool place with low humidity, tightly closed, will help maintain the quality of the medication.

Serious side effects

Allergic reactions (risk of anaphylaxis), asthma attack

Mild side effects

• Looseness of stools
• abdominal discomfort
• diarrhea
• abdominal pain
• vomiting
• nausea
• abdominal pressure
• loss of appetite
• headaches
• skin and eye mucosal irritation

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in an opaque container that does not allow light in. It is also important to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its efficacy.

Appearance

Strawberry-flavored white suspension in an aluminum foil pouch

Package unit

20 pouches/box [12 mL/pouch]