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Sicongast is made in the form of chewable tablets with the main ingredient being Simethicone. The drug is used in the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
1. What is Sicongast?
Sicongast drug has the main ingredient is Simethicone. Simethicone is a viscous, gray, translucent liquid containing 4-7% Silicon dioxide. Its mechanism of action is to reduce the surface tension of the air bubbles, causing them to coalesce. It is used to remove gas, vapor or saliva from the gastrointestinal tract prior to X-rays and to relieve abdominal distension and indigestion.
Simethicone does not contain toxicity, is chemically inert and is well tolerated, so it is very convenient for treatment, preventing uncomfortable feelings due to bloating and gas retention in the gastrointestinal tract. Simethicone has the effect of reducing the time it takes for gas to travel along the digestive tract. It is used as a treatment for obstruction problems such as post-operative gas obstruction, gas swallowing, peptic ulcers, functional dyspepsia, colon irritation or spasms. Simethicone is also used in combination with antispasmodics, antacids, digestive and sedative agents.
Indications: Sicongast is used in the treatment of digestive disorders caused by excessive accumulation of gas in the stomach.
Indications: Do not use Sicongast in cases of hypersensitivity or allergy to any of the ingredients in the drug.
2. How to use and dose Sicongast
How to use : Use Sicongast by chewing well and swallowing the tablet.
Dosage:
Usual dose for adults: Chew 1 - 2 tablets each time thoroughly after eating; For the case of X-ray preparation, use Sicongast 2 or 3 days before taking the scan; The dose of Sicongast is adjusted according to the age and symptoms of the patient. Patients should apply the exact dose of Sicongast prescribed by their doctor. Patients are not allowed to apply or change the dose on their own without the permission of the doctor.
3. Be careful when using Sicongast
Some notes patients need to remember before and while taking Sicongast are:
Do not take Sicongast more than 12 tablets/day unless indicated and under the supervision of a doctor; Do not use Sicongast when it is past its expiry date, has a strange smell, changes color,... During the use of Sicongast, patients should pay attention to follow the instructions of the doctor to achieve high efficiency in the treatment. treatment. If there are any unusual symptoms, the patient should notify the doctor as soon as possible to receive advice on the most appropriate management.
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