Pharmacological action

A drug that reduces flatulence. Simethicone reduces the surface tension of gas bubbles formed in the contents of the stomach and mucus of the intestine, and causes their destruction. The released gases are absorbed by the intestinal wall or removed during peristalsis of the intestine.

When ultrasound and radiography prevents interference and overlapping images; promotes better irrigation of the mucous membrane of the colon with a contrast medium, preventing the rupture of the contrast film.

Simethicone removes foam by physical means, does not enter into chemical reactions.

Indications

- as a symptomatic therapy for increased gas production, flatulence (including in the postoperative period);

- preparation for diagnostic tests of the digestive tract (radiography, ultrasound, esophagogastroduodenoscopy);

- Acute poisoning with detergents when they get into the stomach.