- Simethicone has an antifoaming effect. The effects of simethicone are those related to the intraluminal actions of the compound in the digestive tract, since it is not absorbed and is virtually non-toxic.
- Simethicone allows gas bubbles in the stomach and intestines to come together more easily, which allows for easier passage of gas.
- Simethicone is used to treat the symptoms of gas such as uncomfortable or painful pressure, fullness, and bloating.
- Simethicone is used to relieve painful pressure caused by excess gas in the stomach and intestines. Simethicone is for use in babies, children, and adults.
- Diarrhea,
- Upset stomach
- Simethicone works best if you take it after meals and at bedtime.
- Simethicone is not expected to harm an unborn baby.
- It is not known whether simethicone passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without medical advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.
- The liquid form may contain phenylalanine. Talk to your doctor before using this form of simethicone if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).
Dicyclomine relieves spasms of the muscles in the stomach and intestines.
Dicyclomine is used to treat functional bowel or irritable bowel syndrome.
Dicyclomine is an anticholinergic medication. It works by relaxing the muscles in the stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby relieving cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort.
Dicyclomine comes in three forms: an oral tablet, an oral capsule, and an injection that’s given by a healthcare provider in a clinic.
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This medicine is recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women only if necessary.
Dicyclomine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of high blood pressure due to an increase in the risk of very high blood pressure.
Dicyclomine is not recommended for use in patients with infectious diarrhea due to the risk of worsening of symptoms.
Dicyclomine is not recommended for use in patients with Tardive dyskinesia.