What is Simethicone?


Simethicone is a mixture of liquid dimethicone and is an off-white or milky white viscous liquid. It is a drug for gastrointestinal diseases. It is mainly used for the treatment of discomfort caused by excessive gas accumulation in the gastrointestinal tract: such as bloating, postoperative, and can also be used for X-ray, ultrasound, gastroscope and other auxiliary drugs.


How does it work in the gastrointestinal tract?


It can change the surface tension of the bubbles present in the digestive tract and the mucus and decompose it. The released gas can be absorbed by the intestinal wall and excreted by intestinal peristalsis. It is a purely physical effect, does not involve chemical reactions, and is not absorbed by the intestines after oral administration.


Can babies be used?


The use of the baby is as follows: can be used, baby 1ml / time (equivalent to 25 drops), different drugs used in different amounts.


There are many causes of colic, such as lactose intolerance and intestinal neurological disorders. Simethicone only has an effect on intestinal colic caused by flatulence. Simethicone can enter the intestines within 4 hours after taking it, which means that if the symptoms of the baby are not relieved after taking more than 6-8 hours, it means that if the silicone oil is not effective, it is necessary to change the plan.


When can I use simethicone?


If there is colic, we should first try non-drug treatment, such as abdominal massage, feeding after feeding, changing feeding posture, etc. If these can not be alleviated, probiotics, such as oral preparation containing Lactobacillus rhamnosus, can be used. . If you still don't get rid of it, consider using simethicone. Teacher Cui Yutao also said that it is recommended if severe intestinal colic is used. Raising children has never been a simple and easy thing, and the mothers can not take the simethicone directly to the baby. This drug is not the first choice.


What should I pay attention to when using simethicone?


Since simethicone can not be absorbed, only some of the simethicone can be discharged per bowel movement, and some remains on the intestinal wall, hindering the absorption of nutrients by the intestinal wall. At the same time, because simethicone will slow the intestinal peristalsis, it is not conducive to the digestive decomposition of the intestines. It is easy to form habitual constipation after long-term use, and the number of obvious bowel movements is reduced after a few infants take it. Therefore, simethicone cannot be taken continuously for more than 2 weeks, and infants with constipation or difficulty in defecation should not take it.


Another point to note is that the silicone oil emulsion can be stored for 28 days after opening. The expired simethicone emulsion is not available. As a special type of hydrophilic and lipophilic balance agent, the emulsion is unstable after opening the bottle, affecting the drug effect after deterioration, and has the potential to affect the risk of nutrient absorption disorder. This should be noted by the novice mother. You must consult a doctor for specific medications, and do not use drugs blindly.


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