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Square Pharmaceuticals PLCProduct Description
Simethicone is an orally administered gastrointestinal surfactant and anti-foaming agent widely used to alleviate the discomfort associated with excessive gas, such as bloating, pressure, and fullness. Unlike many other gastrointestinal medications, simethicone is pharmacologically inert and is not absorbed into the bloodstream; instead, it acts locally within the stomach and intestines by altering the surface tension of small gas bubbles trapped in the mucus film of the digestive tract. This action causes the tiny, dispersed bubbles to coalesce into larger, more easily expelled bubbles, which can then be eliminated through belching or flatus. It is frequently employed as a supportive treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), functional dyspepsia, and infant colic, and it is routinely administered prior to diagnostic procedures like endoscopy or radiography to clear gas shadows and improve visualization of the gastrointestinal mucosa. Because it lacks systemic absorption, simethicone has an excellent safety profile with virtually no systemic side effects, making it suitable for all age groups, though it is often combined with antacids or digestive enzymes to provide more comprehensive relief from multifaceted gastric distress.
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