This medicine reduces excessive gas in the stomach and relieves symptoms such as stomach discomfort, abdominal pain, and flatulence.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Minicol Drop 40 mg/mL 30 mL

Loose stools rare

Diarrhea

Nausea and Vomiting

Constipation rare

Dry mouth rare

Chills rare

Uses of Minicol Drop 40 mg/mL 30 mL
What is it prescribed for?

Flatulence
This medicine is used to relieve symptoms such as abdominal pain, stomach discomfort, and flatulence associated with excessive gas in the stomach.

Post operative gas pain
This medicine helps to relieve postoperative pain associated with excessive gas in the stomach/gastrointestinal tract.

Endoscopy or Radiology premedication
This medicine is used to eliminate gas, air, and foam from the gastrointestinal tract prior to an endoscopic or radiologic examination to enhance visualization and reduce gas shadows.

Functional gastric disorder
This medicine is used to relieve symptoms such as belching, abdominal pain, bloating, stomach distention, etc. associated with functional gastric disorders.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

Onset of action
The effect of this medicine can be observed immediately after an oral administration.

Duration of Effect
This medicine remains active in the body for up to 3 to 4 hours after administration.

Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendency has been reported.

Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Minicol Drop 40 mg/mL 30 mL or any other inactive ingredient present along with this medicine.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

General Warnings

Use in infants
This medicine is not recommended for use in infants for colic pain since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established. An alternative treatment option should be considered based on the clinical condition.

Dosage

Missed Dose
This medicine is usually taken on an as-needed basis. If you are on a scheduled dosing regimen, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose
This medicine is not absorbed into the body; hence, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose and severe symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea.

Interactions
Interaction with Medicines

Levothyroxine moderate

Liothyronine moderate

General Instructions

This medicine is usually taken on an as-needed basis. You are advised to take this medicine after meals and at bedtime for the best effect. Do not take in larger amounts than advised or prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects.

Other details

To be taken after food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

References

dailymed –
SIMETHICONE [Internet].
Available from: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=330aed4b-7109-09b8-e054-00144ff8d46c
[cited 12/14/2020].
December 31, 2019

drugbank –
SIMETHICONE [Internet].
Available from: https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09512
[cited 12/14/2020].
December 12, 2020