Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Simeticone
Drug Class
Antacid
Chemical Class
Silicondioxide
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Uses
Simethicone is used to relieve painful pressure caused by excess gas in the stomach and intestines. Simethicone is for use in babies, chi...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Silicondioxide
Simethicone also known as Dimethicone. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Silicondioxide. It belongs to Histamine (H-2) Antagonists and Antiflatulent pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Simethicone is 238.46.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
20 to 40 mg — 6 hourly
After Meals and at bedtime
2
Adult · PO
40 to 80 mg — 6 hourly
3
Adult
Scraped Dose
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take more of this medicine than directed. Simethicone works best if you take it after meals and at bedtime. You must ch
4
Child · PO
0 to 20 mg — As recommended.
This dose should be taken 4 times a day by children of 2-12 years of age.
Safety Alerts
Ilues, obstructive GI disorders
Important Warnings
Pregnancy and lactation
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hivesdifficulty breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Less serious side effects may be more likelyand you may have none at all. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Drug Interactions
Other drugs may affect simethicone
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.
Storage
Drops Protect from Sunlight and Heat. Tab, Caps Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 152
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 152 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 152
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