1 If bleeding occurs from the wound, cover with a gauze or towel and apply firm direct pressure without letting go for 5 full minutes by the clock. 2  This gives time for a clot to form. 3  If this does not stop bleeding, return to the hospital promptly.
* 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.
GENERIC NAME: simethicone. BRAND NAME: Phazyme, Mi-Acid, Gas Relief, Mytab Gas, Gas-X, Gas-X Extra Strength, Gas-X Ultra Strength. DISCONTINUED BRANDS: Equalizer Gas Relief, Gas Free, Gas Free Extra Strength, Flatulex, Mylicon, and Mylanta Gas. USES: Simethicone relieves abdominal pain due to excessive gas in the digestive tract. It also is given to patients undergoing upper abdominal ultrasound imaging.