* 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.
They are usually expressed in mg/kg/day. For instance, if managing a drug that has a maximum daily dosage of 10 mg/kg/day, within a day you can easily manage 10 mg of the medication to the kid for a kilogram of his body weight. 2. Doses and tablets. Calculate the number of divided doses that are advised.