Simeticone
Also sold as: Espumisan, Infacol
No prescription neededOther stomach and liver medicines
Comes as:Chewable tabletCapsuleDropsSuspension
Usual adult dose
Usual adult dose: 40 to 125 mg after meals and at bedtime when needed, up to 4 times a day. Babies with wind: drops before feeds as directed on the pack — ask your pharmacist.
Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.
Side effects
Common
- rare; mild nausea or loose stools
Serious — get help
Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:
- severe allergic reaction (rare)
Do not take it, or take care, if
- Bowel blockage
- Severe or lasting stomach pain, vomiting or blood in stool needs a doctor
- A baby with wind who also has fever, vomiting or poor feeding needs a doctor
Interactions
Medicines that can react with this one.
Minor1 medicineUsually not a problem, but tell your doctor.
- Levothyroxine
Simeticone may reduce levothyroxine absorption; take them at least 4 hours apart.