Antarctica Continent, Antarctica Facts. Antarctica, the third smallest continent in the world after Australia and Europe, covers the earth's South Pole. It lies in the Antarctic Circle and is surrounded by Southern Ocean. It is known as the coldest, windiest, driest and least populous continent of the world.
A. Gas relief medications, specifically simethicone products, have been used in every age group, including infants. One important tip is to pay attention to the dosage to make sure it has a safe and effective concentration for the patient. A child, between the ages of 2-12 years, should take 40 mg of simethicone per dose with meals and at bedtime. Adults can take 80 mg-180 mg of simethicone per dose with meals and at bedtime. Check the product you have at home. Look for the active ingredient and the dose. This product is not intended to be cut in half.
An over-the-counter (OTC) version of omeprazole is also available in the form of 20-mg tablets and capsules. Treatment for duodenal and gastric ulcers typically lasts for four to eight weeks. The recommended omeprazole dosage for this condition is 20 mg or 40 mg daily. For the treatment of GERD, the recommended dose is 20 mg once a day for up to four weeks. People who have erosive esophagitis in addition to GERD may take omeprazole 20 mg capsules for four to eight weeks.