* 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.
50â75mg/kg per day in equally divided doses every 12hrs; max 2g/day. Skin and skin structures: may give once daily or in 2 equally divided doses every 12hrs; max 2g/day. Meningitis: 100mg/kg (max 4g) for 1 dose, then 100mg/kg per day (max 4g/day) once daily or in 2 equally divided doses every 12hrs for 7â14 days. Otitis media: 50mg/kg (max 1g) IM once.