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Simethicone

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Simethicone is an anti-ulcer agent which is a kind of gastroenterology drug.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

Mylicon drops • Mylicon • Gas X • Phazyme

Side Effects

Common

Diarrhea
Nausea

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How soon will simethicone work after taking it ?

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If i've been taking more than the daily recommended dosage of simethicone, every day, over many years, would it cause any conditions or problems?

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Can phazyme be best for intestinal gas?

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Can anything fatal or deathly happen from overdosing on too much simethicone?

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Can simethicone relieve menstral symptoms?

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Does simethicone interfere with calcium supplement absorption?

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A 27-year old asked:

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Does simethicone 80mg interact with Coumadin (warfarin) or any other medications?

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Bloated last few months. (Pelvic distention) Some weight gain. Sometimes burping food back up. Pelvic u/s normal. Simethicone not helping. Help.

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If i take zoloft, (sertraline) can i take gas x?

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Does gas x cause constipation?

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Does gas-x cause constipation?

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Which works better for gas and gas pain: Gas-x or charcoal caps?

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Do Gas-X and other over-the-counter tablets help with the gas you get after a colonoscopy?

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A 37-year old female asked:

I take 125 milligrams of simithicone as needed for gas. it does not always work any suggestions? i do take prilosec daily for acid.

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A 61-year old male asked:

I have a lot of gas in my chest cavity. Have minor pain from it.is it ok to take gas x everyday. Is there anything better to help with the gas?

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Can gas x effect a gastric emptying study?

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Can I take Gas-X or Zantac (ranitidine) while nursing?

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Why would a person take gas x for a strained rib muscle?

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im on cipro (ciprofloxacin) and im having bad gas , can i take gas x ?

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Are products like GAS-X and Antiacids used for the same purposes?

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Can gas x help with constapation?

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Is it safe to take gas-x or beano everyday?

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What is better for gas, baking soda or gas-x?

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