Simethicone / Simeticone+Dicycloverine / Dicyclomine

Uses	Painful bowel cramps, flatulence
Therapy	Anti-Flatulent, Anti-Spasmodics
Side Effects	Dizziness, increased thirst, dry mouth

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Molecule Description

Simethicone / Simeticone+Dicycloverine / Dicyclomine is used to relieve abdominal cramps and to relieve indigestion and gas. It contains a combination of dicycloverine and simethicone as its active ingredients. Dicycloverine is an antispasmodic medicine while simethicone is an antifoaming agent. Inform your doctor about any other medicines you are taking along with it.

Uses

Simethicone / Simeticone+Dicycloverine / Dicyclomine is used for the treatment of painful bowel cramps and flatulence. It helps in relieving symptoms like abdominal cramps, bloating and gas.

Contraindications

When should one not use Simethicone / Simeticone+Dicycloverine / Dicyclomine

If your child is allergic to dicycloverine, simethicone or any other ingredients of Simethicone / Simeticone+Dicycloverine / Dicyclomine.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Dizziness
Increased thirst
Dry mouth
Tiredness
Blurred vision
Constipation
Lack of appetite
Headache
Rashes
Difficulty in passing urine

Precautions and Warnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

Your child has glaucoma (an eye condition that involves increased pressure of the eyes and poor vision).
Your child has an enlarged prostate gland (symptoms like difficulty in passing urine, frequent urge to go for urination).
Your child has a hiatus hernia (a stomach condition with symptoms like acid and food regurgitation and heartburn).
Simethicone / Simeticone+Dicycloverine / Dicyclomine should not be used in babies under 6 months of age.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Dicycloverine, being an anticholinergic antispasmodic medicine, blocks the effects of certain chemicals and relaxes the muscles of the gastrointestinal tract. Thus, it improves the cramping pain of the stomach.
Simethicone, being an antifoaming agent, breaks the bubbles of gas in the stomach to eliminate gas and improves digestion and swollen stomach.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Some medicines can affect the way Simethicone / Simeticone+Dicycloverine / Dicyclomine works, or Simethicone / Simeticone+Dicycloverine / Dicyclomine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines given at the same time.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently giving or might give to avoid any possible interaction.

Dosage

Overdose

If you think you have given too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed giving any dose of this medicine, give it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not give a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one to your child.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Do not give this medicine if your child is allergic to it or any of its ingredients. Discuss use during pregnancy or breastfeeding with your doctor. You should not use this medicine in babies under 6 months of age.

Do not give this medicine with a meal. You can give it before or after a meal. Have at least a 30-45 minutes gap between the medicine and food intake.

No, do not give Simethicone / Simeticone+Dicycloverine / Dicyclomine to your child without consulting or discussing with your child's doctor. It may increase the risk of side effects and other undesired effects.