Drug Reference

Simethicone

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OTC

Fact box

Habit forming
No
Availability
Over-the-counter (OTC)

Brand names

AlmaconeBicarsimComfort GelE-Z-Gas IIGas AideGas-XGas-X Total ReliefGas-X with MaaloxGelusilImodium AdvancedImodium Multi-Symptom ReliefInon Ace TabletLittle TummysMaalox MaxMaalox Max Quick DissolveMaalox PlusMi-Acid Gas ReliefMilantexMintox PlusMyliconMylicon Children'sPepto GasPhazymePhazyme Gas & AcidRi-Mag PlusTitralac PlusTums with Gas Relief

Available as

200 MG · Oral Tablet8.4 MG/ML · Oral Solution750 MG · Chewable Tablet1000 MG · Chewable Tablet80 MG/ML · Oral Suspension125 MG · Oral Capsule125 MG · Oral Tablet66.7 MG/ML · Oral Suspension400 MG · Chewable Tablet100 MG · Oral Capsule25 MG/ML · Oral Suspension120 MG/ML · Oral Suspension1330 MG · Chewable Tablet420 MG · Chewable Tablet40 MG/ML · Oral Suspension1530 MG · Oral Solution500 MG · Oral Capsule180 MG · Oral Capsule250 MG · Chewable Tablet200 MG · Chewable Tablet280 MG · Chewable Tablet108 MG/ML · Oral Suspension166 MG · Chewable Tablet80 MG · Chewable Tablet

FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.

Uses
Uses For the relief of pressure and bloating commonly referred to as gas
How to use / dosing
Directions adults: swallow with water 1 or 2 softgels as needed after meals and at bedtime do not exceed 2 softgels in 24 hours except under the advice and supervision of a physician

Safety advice

Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.

PregnancyConsult your doctor
…Warnings If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.…
BreastfeedingConsult your doctor
…Warnings If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.…
Breastfeeding details — LactMed (NLM) →
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
Warnings If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)

79 marketed products on record (RxNorm)

Authoritative sources

Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.