Is simethicone safe?
#294796 - 12/28/06 03:14 PM
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My daughter has IBS. Is it safe to give simethicone drops for gas?
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They're "baby gas drops" and they probably won't do any harm. But unless you're daughter is a baby they also probably won't be very effective. "Baby" meds are generally less powerful than "adult" meds. You can try Bean-O, Gas-X, peppermint and fennel teas. I use Bean-O and it works very well for me. As with all meds, you should run it by your doctor and see what he/she has to say and to make sure there aren't any drug interactions or problems with other conditions/illnesses, etc.
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I take generic gas relief capsules and they are just Simethicone. I haven't had any problems with them and I have asked my Dr about taking them on a long term basis in case there would be any effects and was told there wasn't.
How old is your daughter? I would double check with a pharmacist or physician before giving her an adult dose.
Hope this helps and she feels better soon,
Bethany
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Bethany, Ontario, Canada
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It's in the immodium that I take every day and I have no problems with it. 
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