* 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.
The dosage in most situations will be less than that normally given to an adult. Once the amount of medication to be administered in a 24-hour period has been determined, you would then divide it by the number of doses to be given. The first step is to convert the child's body weight into kg. 1  The formula is 2.2 lb.