* 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.
To find out how many kilograms in a pound, multiply the conversion factor by the value of pound or simply use the converter below. Pound is a unit of mass in imperial and U.S. customary systems. International avoirdupois pound is commonly used in united states, canada and britain and defined as 0.45359237 kilograms.