* 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.
Children who weigh 44 to 55 pounds should be given the chewable tablet (1.5 tablets of the 100-mg tablet). For weight-based dosing, the child's healthcare provider will calculate an appropriate amount based on the child's current weight. Raltegravir Dosing Article Continues on Next Page >.