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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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Review
2016
Review
2016
Review of the Therapeutic Use of Simethicone in Gastroenterol ogy
NAIR [5]). Background: The history of simethicone covers more than 50 years. The main properties of simethicone are the defoaming… 
2013
2013
Quantitative Determination of Simethicone in Antacid Suspension and Chewable Tablet Using FTIR Spectroscopy
Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy has been employed for the quantitative analysis of simethicone (SMT) in chewable… 
2011
2011
[Efficacy of alverina citrate and simethicone combination in abdominal pain and discomfort of irritable bowel syndrome].
UNLABELLED The alverina citrate and simethicone combination (ACS-Meteospazmil) is used for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) for… 
1995
1995
Use of simethicone during colonoscopy
1. Hubert D, Beaufils M, Meyrer A. Nephropathie glomerulaire fi immunoglobulines a associee 5. une colite inflamatoire: a propos… 
1982
1982
The effect of activated dimethicone and a proprietary antacid preparation containing this agent on the absorption of phenytoin.
1 The bioavailabilty of phenytoin sodium (Epanutin both alone and in combination with activated dimethicone and Asilone (a… 
1979
1979
The value of simethicone in abdominal preparation.
The effectiveness of simethicone in reducing the amount of gastrointestinal gas was investigated with abdominal radiographs in a… 
1977
1977
Use of simethicone as a patient preparation for abdominal sonography.
Fifty-eight patients about to undergo abdominal ultrasonography were randomly assigned into groups receiving preparation with… 
1976
1976
Use of Simethicone in Abdominal Echotomography
The presence of air in the stomach and the small bowel continuously interferes with abdominal echotomography. Excessive and even… 
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… 
1971
1971
Prevention of Postoperative Abdominal Distention and Discomfort with Simethicone
The addition of simethicone to the postoperative regimen of obstetric and gynecologic patients is shown to be a simple, safe and…