* 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.
Dosage by Weight Practice Exercises and Answers. Convert the following pounds to kilograms. Weight in Pounds and ounces Weight in Kilogram. Round to hundredth place. 1 12 pounds 6 ounces 2 54 pounds 3 34 pounds 14 ounces 4 22 pounds 12 ounces 5 102 pounds 10 ounces 6 13 pounds 8 ounces. Calculate the dosages.