In combination with: antacidsOTC. See Appendix [not included in this PDA edition].
Route/Dosage⬆⬇
PO (Adults ): 40–125 mg 4 times daily, after meals and at bedtime (up to 500 mg/day).
PO (Children 2–12 yr): 40 mg 4 times daily.
PO (Children <2 yr): 20 mg 4 times daily (up to 240 mg/day).
US Brand Names⬆⬇
Degas, Extra Strength Gas-X, Flatulex, Gas-X, Genasyme, Maximum Strength Mylanta Gas, Mylanta Gas, Mylicon, Phazyme
Action⬆⬇
Causes the coalescence of gas bubbles.
Does not prevent the formation of gas.
Therapeutic effects:
Passage of gas through the GI tract by belching or passing flatus.
Classifications⬆⬇
Therapeutic Classification: antiflatulent
Pharmacokinetics⬆⬇
Absorption: No systemic absorption occurs.
Distribution: Not systemically distributed.
Metabolism/Excretion: Excreted unchanged in the feces.
Half-Life: Unknown.
Canadian Brand Names⬆⬇
Gas Relief, Infacol, Ovol, Pediacol
Time/Action Profile⬆⬇
(antiflatulent effect)
ROUTE
ONSET
PEAK
DURATION
PO
immediate
unknown
3 hr
Patient/Family Teaching⬆⬇
Explain purpose and side effects of medication, and the importance of diet and exercise in gas prevention. Advise patient to read Patient Information before starting therapy.
Advise patient to notify health care provider if symptoms persist.
Advise patient to notify health care provider of all Rx or OTC medications, vitamins, or herbal products being taken and to consult health care provider before taking other medications.
