* 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 At first, the dose is usually 30 to 45 micrograms (mcg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight. 2  Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed. 3  However, the maintenance dose is usually 9.4 to 13.1 mcg per kg of body weight per day. For heart failure or atrial fibrillation: 2  For oral dosage form (solution): 3  Adults, teenagers, and children 10 years of age and olderâDose is based on age, body weight, and medical condition and must be determined by your doctor. 4  At first, the dose is usually 10 to 15 micrograms (mcg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight.