* 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.
Enter the weight (mass) in pounds (lbs) and press the Convert button: Kg to Pounds âº. 1 pound (lb) is equal to 0.45359237 kilograms (kg). 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg. The mass m in kilograms (kg) is equal to the mass m in pounds (lb) times 0.45359237: m(kg) = m(lb) Ã 0.45359237.