THERAPY:
Simethicone: Anti Flatulence
Fennel Oil: Carminative
Dill Oil: Anti-Spasmodic
CLASS:
Simethicone: Mixture of Dimethicone & Silicon Dioxide
Fennel Oil & Dill Oil: Herbal Digestive Supplement
Mechanism of Action:
- Simethicone: It is a silicon-based surfactant, which alters the surface tension of gas bubbles in the GIT. It disintegrates the large size bubbles in small size and eases its escape.
- Fennel Oil: It improves the digestive enzyme stimulants thereby increases improve digestion & appetite.
- Dill Oil: It reduces spasm and calms the muscles helping in easy movement of food.
Indications:
Used to relive symptoms:
- Constipation
- Dyspepsia
- Flatulence
- Bloating
- Stomach pain
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION:
SIMFEDIL DROPS:
Age (in months) | Amount to be administered |
Below 6 months | 5- 10 drops |
6- 12 months | 10- 20 drops |
Above 12 months | 20- 25 drops |
ADVISED TO TAKE PRESCRIBED DOSE WITH LUKE WARM WATER 15 MIN. AFTER FEED.
SIMFEDIL SUSPENSION:
Age (in years) | Amount to be administered |
1-4 years | 2.5 ml twice daily |
5-8 years | 5 ml twice daily |
8-12 years | 5 ml 2-3 times daily |
HOW SUPPLIED:
SIMFEDIL is available as drops in pack of 30 ml.
SIMFEDIL is available as suspension in pack of 60ml.
References:
- Salman KM, Ibrahim ZM, Harith H, Sahi AK, Rahman MA. Formulation of Simethicone 40mg/ml as an Oral Drop.
- Strickley RG, Iwata Q, Wu S, Dahl TC. Pediatric drugs—a review of commercially available oral formulations. Journal of pharmaceutical sciences. 2008 May;97(5):1731-74.
