* 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.
It should not be used more than once every 24 hours. The dose is 8 mg for patients weighing 84 to less than 136 lb (38 to less than 62 kg) and 12 mg for patients weighing 136 to 251 lb (62 to 114 kg). Patients above or below these weight ranges receive 0.15 mg per kg.