* An anti-foaming agent. Functions: Simethicone is an anti-foaming agent created by combining Dimethicone and Silica. It is often seen as an ingredient in anti-gas OTC medications such as Mylanta and Maalox, because of its ability to decreases the surface tension of gas bubbles and lessen gas pain, according to Wikipedia.
The usual dose is 30 mg per kg of body weight per day, divided and given every 12 hours. For treatment of gonorrhea: Adults, teenagers, and children weighing 40 kilograms (kg) or moreâ3-grams (g) taken as a single dose.
1 ChildrenâUse and dose must be determined by your doctor. 2  Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. 3  The dose is usually 25 to 100 milligrams (mg) per kilogram (kg) per day, taken in divided doses. Adults and teenagersâThe dose is 1000 to 4000 milligrams (mg) per day, taken in divided doses. 2  ChildrenâUse and dose must be determined by your doctor. 3  Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor.