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Pronunciation

si-METH-i-kone audio

Classifications

Therapeutic Classification: antiflatulent

Indications

REMS

Action

Therapeutic Effects:

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: No systemic absorption occurs.

Distribution: Not systemically distributed.

Metabolism/Excretion: Excreted unchanged in the feces.

Half-life: Unknown.

Time/Action Profile

(antiflatulent effect)

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
POimmediateunknown3 hr

Contraind./Precautions

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects

None significant.

Interactions

Drug-Drug:

Route/Dosage

Availability

(Generic available)

Assessment

Implementation

Patient/Family Teaching

Evaluation/Desired Outcomes

US Brand Names

Degas, Extra Strength Gas-X, Flatulex, Gas-X, Genasyme, Maximum Strength Mylanta Gas, Mylanta Gas, Mylicon, Phazyme

Canadian Brand Names

Gas Relief, Infacol, Ovol, Pediacol

Pot. Nursing Diagnoses

Code

NDC Code*