age dosage for simethicone
Simethicone is used to relieve the painful symptoms of too much gas in the stomach and intestines. Simethicone may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Simethicone is available without a prescription. 1 For symptoms of too much gas: 2  For oral dosage forms (capsules or tablets): 3  Adults and teenagers—Usual dose is 60 to 125 milligrams (mg) four times a day, after meals and at bedtime. 4  The dose should not be more than 500 mg in twenty-four hours. 1 The dose should not be more than 500 mg in twenty-four hours. 2  Children—Dose must be determined by the doctor. 3  For oral dosage form (suspension): 4  Adults and teenagers—Usual dose is 40 to 95 mg four times a day, after meals and at bedtime. 5  The dose should not be more than 500 mg in twenty-four hours. Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit organization. Proceeds from website advertising help support our mission. Mayo Clinic does not endorse non-Mayo products and services. 1  Policy. There are no reports of any side effects due to this medication. 3. Administration and Dosage:3. The usual dosage of simethicone (Dimethicone activated) for adults and children older than 12 years of age is 40–125 mg 4 times daily after meals and at bedtime. The drug also may be taken as necessary or as directed by a physician; higher than usual dosages have been used. In infants and children younger than two years of age, the dosage is usually 20 mg. Adults and children older than two years of age should not take more than 500 mg. of simethicone within 24 hours. Children younger than two years of age should not have more than 240 mg. of simethicone per day. Small children must take less simethicone, appropriate to their body weight. Carefully follow the dosage instructions on the label. 1 Children—Dose must be determined by the doctor. 2  For oral dosage form (chewable tablets): 3  Adults and teenagers—Usual dose is 40 to 125 mg four times a day, after meals and at bedtime or the dose may be 150 mg three times a day, after meals. 4  The dose should not be more than 500 mg in twenty-four hours. 1 Adults and teenagers—Usual dose is 40 to 125 mg four times a day, after meals and at bedtime or the dose may be 150 mg three times a day, after meals. 2  The dose should not be more than 500 mg in twenty-four hours. A. Gas relief medications, specifically simethicone products, have been used in every age group, including infants. One important tip is to pay attention to the dosage to make sure it has a safe and effective concentration for the patient. A child, between the ages of 2-12 years, should take 40 mg of simethicone per dose with meals and at bedtime. Adults can take 80 mg-180 mg of simethicone per dose with meals and at bedtime. Check the product you have at home. Look for the active ingredient and the dose. This product is not intended to be cut in half. 1 For oral dosage form (chewable tablets): 2  Adults and teenagers—Usual dose is 40 to 125 mg four times a day, after meals and at bedtime or the dose may be 150 mg three times a day, after meals. 3  The dose should not be more than 500 mg in twenty-four hours. 4  Children—Dose must be determined by the doctor.
A child, between the ages of 2-12 years, should take 40 mg,Adults can take 80 mg-180 mg.