At the time when the stomach swells, the formation of an air mass consisting of small gas bubbles occurs inside it. They are attached to the walls of the intestine, as if “sticking”, so their evacuation is difficult.
Can Simethicon help in this case? Instructions for use of this medication informs us that its effect on the intestines favors the process of gas excretion in a natural way. Also, the Simethicon medication accelerates their absorption into the bloodstream. The objective of this drug is to get rid of flatulence (bloating ) in both adults and children, including newborns.
Features of the use of the drug
How to use the medicine "Simethicone"? Instructions for use recommend taking the drug strictly as directed by the doctor. Under no circumstances should the dosage be exceeded.
It is forbidden to use it in case of allergic reactions to this drug. Do not use the medicine without consulting your doctor if you have a severe bowel or stomach disease.
The maximum effect of the use of the Simethicon preparation can be achieved by taking it before going to bed or after eating. If the bloating after regular use has not decreased, much less intensified, urgently seek help from a specialist.
You must understand that the drug eliminates only flatulence, and not from the cause of its occurrence. Therefore, in the case of frequent manifestations of bloating, you should visit a doctor to identify factors that contribute to increased gas formation in the intestine.
Forms of the drug and methods of their use
If you have chosen Simethicon tablets to get rid of flatulence, you must chew them before swallowing. The preparation in the form of gelatin capsules needs to be swallowed whole. Liquid medicine should be consumed by measuring it with a specially designed measuring spoon (or glass). If the kit did not turn out to be one, then ask the pharmacist at the pharmacy to provide it. After each use, the measured object must be washed with water and dried.
Liquid "Simethicone" is allowed to mix before use with milk mixtures, juices, water.
How to store the medicine "Simethicone"? Instructions for use states that the drug should be kept at room temperature, in a dark and dry place.
Side effects
Can there be unpleasant consequences if I use Simethicon? The reviews of patients who used this drug indicate that it is quite well absorbed and perceived by the body, without causing any traceable adverse reactions on its part.
If, after taking the Simethicon medication, you have difficulty breathing, swelling of the throat, face or tongue, red spots and itching on the skin, immediately call an ambulance.
The drug "Simethicone" for newborns: features of use
A sufficiently large number of children in the first months of their lives suffer from pain in the abdomen. Some parents find themselves lucky and do not often recall the problem of gas formation in their children. In some children, flatulence disappears immediately after physical action on the tummy (this may be a heated diaper or light massage movements). For others, the problem requires the use of a variety of drugs. One of them is Simethicon.
The instructions for use explain in detail how to properly use the drug in case of bloating in newborns and children under the age of one year. To get rid of the problem of flatulence, in this case, liquid "Simethicone" (suspension or emulsion) is used. Before giving the baby the drug, the medicine bottle should be shaken well. The dose for a single use is from 20 to 30 mg. The drug should be diluted with a small amount of breast milk or water. It is possible to give medicine to a child during the day from 3 to 5 times.
Negative consequences
Since the most common means for parents in such cases is Espumisan, the question immediately arises of which drug is more effective? Both drugs have almost the same effect. The difference between Simethicone and Espumisan is only in concentration. The latter has more.
Continue to use the drug "Simethicone" to treat a child for more than one week. Another parental concern: are there side effects from the drug? Simethicone medication is absolutely safe for newborns. Of course, like any other medicine, it can cause an allergic reaction in the form of rashes in a child. But it passes quite quickly.
Allergy or not?
In any case, if a small rash appears during the treatment of children with Simethicon, it is recommended to cancel the drug and consult a pediatrician. In case of allergies, he will prescribe the necessary antihistamines. Or it may be that the pimples taken as a side effect of the drug will be a common manifestation of hormonal changes.
Contraindications
The medicine "Simethicone" is contraindicated for use by people with intestinal obstruction or other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Also, the drug is not recommended for use in case of hypersensitivity to this tool.
Existing analogues of Simethicone
Drugs with a similar effect: Espumisan L, Espumisan 40, Bobotik, Meteompazmil, Disflatil, Simikol, Gascon Drop, Antiflat Lannacher.
Many who are familiar with the problem of gas formation in the intestines most often compare several drugs. Some funds occupy leading positions in the list of necessary ones because of their low cost, others because of greater efficiency. All analogues of Simethicone are similar in their effect.
A good example of efficiency
If you doubt that Simethicon is really effective, do a simple experiment at home.
- Take a small transparent container (a glass, a glass, a jar) and pour ordinary cold water into it.
- Add the dishwashing detergent (such as Fairy or the like) to the bowl.
- Shake the contents until a large number of small bubbles (foam) form.
- Now add a couple of drops of the drug and mix again.
- As a result, the foam disappears completely. In the same way, under the influence of the drug, gas bubbles in the intestine combine and exit.