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Simethicone

Known as: Simethicone [Chemical/Ingredient], activated dimethicone, dimethicone activated 
A mixture of polydimethylsiloxanes with antifoaming and anti-bloating effects. Simethicone reduces the surface tension of gas bubbles causing them to… 
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Aluminum Hydroxide 40 MG/ML / Magnesium Hydroxide 40 MG/ML / Simethicone 4 MG/ML Oral SuspensionAluminum Hydroxide 80 MG/ML / Magnesium Hydroxide 80 MG/ML / Simethicone 8 MG/ML Oral SuspensionDiclofenac Sodium 75 MG Delayed Release Oral TabletFenofibrate 130 MG Oral Capsule [Antara]

Narrower (17)

Antifoam AGelusilLoperamide / SimethiconeMylanta

Broader (2)

Antifoaming AgentsEmollients

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2014
2014
219 Magnet Assisted Capsule Endoscopy (MACE) in the Upper GI Tract Is Feasible: First Human Series Using the Novel Mirocam-Navi System
Review
2012
Review
2012
[Which treatments for infantile colics?].
Review
2010
Review
2010
Bowel preparation and colonoscopy technique to detect non-polypoid colorectal neoplasms.
2009
2009
The effectiveness of simethicone in improving visibility during colonoscopy.
BACKGROUND/AIMS In colonoscopy examination, luminal visibility is frequently limited due to intraluminal bubbles. In present… 
2000
2000
Improved US visualization of the pancreatic tail with simethicone, water, and patient rotation.
PURPOSE To evaluate the effect of degassed water, simethicone, and patient rotation on ultrasonographic (US) visualization of the… 
1991
1991
Effect of simethicone on lactulose-induced H2 production and gastrointestinal symptoms.
The results of studies of the effect of simethicone on abdominal gas-related symptoms have been contradictory. In a randomized… 
1991
1991
Mucolytic-antifoam solution for reduction of artifacts during endoscopic ultrasonography: a randomized controlled trial.
1989
1989
Substances that interfere with guaiac card tests: implications for gastric aspirate testing.
1986
1986
Activated charcoal, simethicone, and intestinal gas: a double-blind study.
Excerpt Gas, although a normal constituent of the gastrointestinal tract, may result in symptoms often uncomfortable and socially… 
1972
1972
A double-contrast technique for examination of the stomach using barium sulfate with simethicone.
A barium preparation containing a defoaming agent makes available to the radiologist a relatively simple technique for double… 
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