DRUG SUPPLIED DOSE COMMENTS
SIMETHICONE (Paeds)
(Ovol, Gas-X)

Mechanism of action:

Antiflatulent.


Ref: 44, 112, 444



Last update: 2019-08-26
drops: 40 mg/mL (Ovol) Infants and Children <2 years: 20 mg PO QID PRN. Maximum: 240 mg/24 hr.

Children 2-12 years: 40 mg PO QID PRN. Maximum: 240 mg/24 hr.

Children >12 years and Adults: 40-360 mg PO after meals and QHS PRN. Maximum: 500 mg/24 hr.
Drops may be added to formula or given directly from dropper.

Limited evidence for efficacy in infantile colic.

Standard Prescription:

simethicone __mg PO ___(frequency) PRN