Simegut Drops Simethicone Meteorism Bottle 30 ml

Drops based on simethicone.

Therapeutic indications

Simegut Gocce is used in the symptomatic treatment of gastrointestinal bloating and aerophagia in infants and children.

Dosage and Posology

The drug should be taken according to the following doses and methods:

• Infants and children: 20 drops (= 0.6 ml) 2-4 times a day preferably after meals, or otherwise according to medical prescription.

Shake well before use. The drops are dispersed in a little water.

Overdose

No overdose phenomena have been reported with the use of Simegut.

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients
• Generally contraindicated in pregnancy

Side effects

No undesirable effects due to Simegut were highlighted.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

There are no adequate data on the use of Simegut in pregnant women, therefore it should not be used in pregnancy unless clearly needed and after a benefit / risk assessment by the physician.

It is not known whether simethicone is excreted in human milk. The excretion of simethicone into breast milk has not been studied in animals. The decision whether to continue / discontinue breastfeeding or to continue / discontinue simethicone therapy should be made taking into account the benefit of breastfeeding for the infant and the benefit of simethicone therapy for the woman.

Special warnings

The drops contain para-hydroxybenzoates which can cause allergic reactions (including delayed type). Do not exceed the recommended dose. After a short period of treatment (7 days) without appreciable results, consult your doctor.

Expiry and retention

Check the expiration date indicated on the package. The expiry date indicated on the package refers to the product in intact packaging, correctly stored. Store in the original container to protect from light.

Warning : do not use the medicine after the expiry date indicated on the package.

Composition

1 ml of Simegut contains:

Active principle

Simethicone 66.6 mg

Excipients

Hydroxypropylcellulose, carbopol, methyl p-hydroxybenzoate, propyl p-hydroxybenzoate, citric acid, banana essence, purified water