* 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.
The usual dose is 30 mg per kg of body weight per day, divided and given every 12 hours. For treatment of gonorrhea: Adults, teenagers, and children weighing 40 kilograms (kg) or moreâ3-grams (g) taken as a single dose.
Weight 50 kg or greater: 1000 mg IV or orally every 6 hours OR 650 mg IV, orally, or rectally every 4 hours. Maximum Single Dose: 1000 mg. Minimum Dosing Interval: every 4 hours. Maximum Daily Dose (includes all routes of administration and all acetaminophen-containing products): 4000 mg. Weight less than 50 kg: 15 mg/kg IV, orally, or rectally every 6 hours OR 12.5 mg/kg IV, orally, or rectally every 4 hours. Maximum Single Dose: 15 mg/kg. Minimum Dosing Interval: every 4 hours.