ACTION AND MECHANISMAntiflatulent. Variable chain length dimethylpolysilosane. It works by reducing the surface tension of gas bubbles, facilitating their disintegration.ELDERLYNo specific geriatric problems are anticipated in this age group. Accepted use.PREGNANCYFDA Category C. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies. Its use is generally accepted in pregnant women, due to the lack of digestive absorption of the drug by the mother.PHARMACOKINETICSSimethicone is not absorbed through the gastrointestinal mucosa, being completely eliminated in the feces.INDICATIONS- Symptomatic relief of [AEROPHAGIA] and/or [FLATULENCE].BREAST-FEEDINGIt is unknown whether this drug is excreted in breast milk; however, excretion is not expected due to the lack of digestive absorption of the drug by the mother. Generally accepted use.CHILDRENNo specific pediatric problems are anticipated in this age group. Accepted use in children and infants. RULES FOR CORRECT ADMINISTRATION* Chewable tablets: Chew the tablets well before swallowing them (they should not be swallowed whole), administered after meals. DOSAGE* Capsules and tablets: - Adults and children over 12 years, oral: 120 mg 3-4 times a day or 240 mg twice a day, after meals. Maximum dose: 500 mg/day. PRECAUTIONS - A maximum treatment duration of 15 consecutive days is recommended. If symptoms persist after this time, the clinical situation should be reassessed. PRECAUTIONS RELATED TO EXCIPIENTS - This medicine contains glucose. Patients with glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine. ADVERSE REACTIONS The adverse effects of dimethicone are generally mild and transient. - Digestive: Unknown frequency: [CONSTIPATION], [NAUSEA], [ABDOMINAL PAIN]. - Allergic/dermatological: Unknown frequency: [EXANTHEMATOUS ERUPTIONS], [PRURITUS], [HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS] such as facial [EDEMA] and [DYSPNEA]. OVERDOSE - Symptoms: No cases of overdose have been reported. Even if a much higher amount than indicated is ingested, adverse effects are highly unlikely due to the lack of digestive absorption of the drug. - Treatment: symptomatic. No special procedure is recommended.COMPOSITIONSIMETHICON: 120 MILLIGRAMSSUCROSE (EXCIPIENT): 577.4 MILLIGRAMSGLUCOSE (EXCIPIENT): 323.3 MILLIGRAMS