* 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.
1 The dose is usually 20 to 40 mg per kg of body weight per day, divided and given every 8 hours, or 25 to 45 mg per kg of body weight per day divided and given every 12 hours. 2  Children younger than 3 months of ageâDose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor.