Simethicone

Also indexed as: Activated Polymethylsiloxane, Baby’s Own Infant Drops®, Dentinox® Colic Drops, Gas-X®, Infacol®, Mylicon®, Ovol®, Phazyme®, Setlers Wind-eze®, Simethicone, SonoRX®, Windcheaters®, Woodard’s Colic Drops®

Simethicone is a nonprescription drug used for short-term relief of excess wind in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. It is also used to relieve symptoms of infant colic. Simethicone is available as a nonprescription product alone and in combination with nonprescription antacids, for relief of stomach upset.

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Depletion or interference	None known
Side effect reduction/prevention	None known
Supportive interaction	None known
Reduced drug absorption/bioavailability	None known
Adverse interaction	None known

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