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Espumisan medicine is prepared in the form of a yellow soft capsule, with a round shape. Let's find out what Espumisan l drug has the effect, appropriate dosage and precautions when using it to ensure safety through the following article.
1. What is the effect of Espumisan l?
Espumisan medicine belongs to the group of gastrointestinal drugs, containing the active ingredient is Simethicone with a concentration of 40mg, prepared in the form of yellow soft capsules, round shape. With the active ingredient Simethicone, Espumisan is used in the treatment of diseases in the digestive tract related to flatulence, bloating, belching, and bloating due to digestive disorders that cause gas to accumulate inside. The specific uses of Simethicone are as follows:
Anti-foaming, reducing the surface tension of air bubbles in the gastrointestinal tract, breaking or agglomerating the air bubbles and then pushing the gas out, thereby helping to reduce flatulence. Chemically, the active ingredient Simethicone contained in Espumisan is non-toxic and inert, so it is well tolerated to relieve gas and bloating. Simethicone shortens the time it takes for gas to travel along the gastrointestinal tract, thereby reducing symptoms caused by excessive accumulation of gas in the gastrointestinal tract (which can be caused by swallowing gas while eating or by undigested intestinal bacteria). digest food). With the above uses, Espumisan is also used as a support for ultrasound imaging or abdominal X-ray.
Thuốc Espumisan được dùng trong điều trị các bệnh ở đường tiêu hóa
2. When to take Espumisan, what dose to use?
Espumisan medicine 40mg is taken orally, can be taken during or after eating, or before going to bed. Dosage of Espumisan is recommended as follows:
For treatment of the gastrointestinal tract: Children from 6 years old and adults take 2 capsules / time, 3-4 times / day. For abdominal imaging: Take 2 capsules/time, 3 times/day before the test 1 day and only take 2 capsules once in the morning of the test day. Note, the drug Espumisan can be used after surgery, the drug is also formulated for infants and children. The time to take the drug depends on the time of abdominal distension and flatulence. The drug can be used for a long time.
3. What are the side effects of Espumisan?
So far, Espumisan 40mg is known to cause no side effects. Occasionally, an allergic reaction to the colorants Yellow orange S (E110) and Methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218) may cause hypersensitivity, but is usually delayed.
However, patients should note, if there are any unusual symptoms, unwanted side effects, they should immediately contact a doctor.
Thuốc Espumisan có thể được dùng sau khi phẫu thuật
4. Notes when using Espumisan
Espumisan is safe to use, so the information to be aware of regarding the drug is also very limited:
If the patient experiences gastrointestinal discomfort or new symptoms appear, they should be consulted. See a doctor for advice, diagnosis of diseases and causes, from which to have appropriate treatment. In patients with hypersensitivity to Simethicone or the colorant Yellow orange S (E110) and Methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), use should be avoided. With the main active ingredient Simethicone, Espumisan helps treat symptoms of bloating and gas due to gas accumulating inside the digestive tract. At the same time, the drug is also used to support the process of ultrasound, X-ray of the abdomen. To ensure safety and effectiveness, patients should consult a doctor before use.
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