SIMETICONE
Activated dimeticone
Indication and dose
Colic or wind pain for dose see under individual preparations
Dentinox (DDD) U
Colic drops (= emulsion), simeticone 21 mg/2.5-mL dose. Net price 100 mL = £1.73
Dose
By mouth
Neonate 2.5 mL with or after each feed (max. 6 doses in 24 hours); may be added to bottle feed
Child 1 month–2 years 2.5 mL with or after each feed (max. 6 doses in 24 hours); may be added to bottle feed
Note: The brand name Dentinoxc is also used for other preparations including teething gel
Infacol (Forest) U
Liquid, sugar-free, simeticone 40 mg/mL (low
Na+). Net price 50 mL = £2.26. Counselling, use of dropper
Dose
By mouth
Neonate 0.5–1 mL before feeds
Child 1 month–2 years 0.5–1 mL before feeds
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Medicine