* 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 Children 6 to 17 years of ageâDose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. 2  The starting dose is 8 to 10 milligrams (mg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight per day as a single dose. 3  Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed. 4  However, the dose is usually not more than 1800 mg per day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed. 2  However, the dose is usually not more than 1200 mg per day. 3  Children 4 to 16 years of ageâDose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. 4  The starting dose is 8 to 10 milligrams (mg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight per day, divided into two doses.