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DRUGS & SUPPLEMENTS
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Zimeton
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Zimeton uses
Zimeton consists of Bile Salts, Pancreatin, Simethicone.Simethicone:
- Active ingredient (in each 0.3 ml)
- Purpose
- Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- Other information
- Inactive ingredients
Active ingredient
Zimeton (Simethicone) 20 mg
Purpose
Antigas
Uses
relieves the symptoms of gas frequently caused by air swallowing or certain formulas or foods
Warnings
When using this product
do not exceed 12 doses per day
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose get medical help or contact a poison control center immediately.
Directions
- shake well before using
- all dosages may be repeated as needed, after meals and at bedtime
- fill enclosed dropper to recommend dosage level
- dispense liquid slowly into baby's mouth, toward the inner cheek
- may mix with 1 oz. of cool water, infant formula or other suitable liquids
- clean dropper after each use and close the bottle to maintain child resistance
| age (yr) | weight (lb) | dose |
| infants under2 | under 24 | 0.3 mL |
| children over 2 | over 24 | 0.6 mL |
Other information
store at room temperature
Inactive ingredients
benzoic acid, flavor, magnesium aluminum silicate, purified water, Zimeton (Simethicone) emulsion, sorbitol, xanthan gum
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References
- Dailymed."GAS-AID DROPS FOR INFANTS (SIMETHICONE) EMULSION [LEOSONS]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "Simethicone". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/su... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "Simethicone - DrugBank". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB0951... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Frequently asked Questions
Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Zimeton?Depending on the reaction of the Zimeton after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Zimeton not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.
Is Zimeton addictive or habit forming?Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.
Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.
Review
sdrugs.com conducted a study on Zimeton, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Zimeton consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.Visitor reports
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No survey data has been collected yetOne visitor reported price estimates
What is your opinion about drug cost? Did you feel the cost is apt, or did you feel it is expensive?The report given by the sdrugs.com website users shows the following figures about several people who felt the medicine Zimeton is expensive, and the medicine is not expensive. The results are mixed. The perception of the cost of the medicine to be expensive or not depends on the brand name of the medicine, country, and place where it is sold, and the affordability of the patient. You can choose a generic drug in the place of the branded drug to save the cost. The efficiency of the medicine will not vary if it is generic or a branded one.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Expensive | 1 | 100.0% | |
Seven visitors reported frequency of use
How often in a day do you take the medicine?Are you taking the Zimeton drug as prescribed by the doctor?
Few medications can be taken Once in a day more than prescribed when the doctor's advice mentions the medicine can be taken according to frequency or severity of symptoms. Most times, be very careful and clear about the number of times you are taking the medication. The report of sdrugs.com website users about the frequency of taking the drug Zimeton is mentioned below.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Once in a day | 3 | 42.9% | |
| Twice in a day | 3 | 42.9% | |
| 4 times in a day | 1 | 14.3% | |
Elenen visitors reported doses
What is the dose of Zimeton drug you are taking?According to the survey conducted among sdrugs.com website users, the maximum number of people are using the following dose 101-200mg. Few medications come in only one or two doses. Few are specific for adult dose and child dose. The dose of the medicine given to the patient depends on the severity of the symptom/disease. There can be dose adjustments made by the doctor, based on the progression of the disease. Follow-up is important.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 101-200mg | 5 | 45.5% | |
| 11-50mg | 3 | 27.3% | |
| 501mg-1g | 2 | 18.2% | |
| 51-100mg | 1 | 9.1% | |
Four visitors reported time for results
What is the time duration Zimeton drug must be taken for it to be effective or for it to reduce the symptoms?Most chronic conditions need at least some time so the dose and the drug action gets adjusted to the body to get the desired effect. The stastistics say sdrugs.com website users needed 5 days to notice the result from using Zimeton drug. The time needed to show improvement in health condition after using the medicine Zimeton need not be same for all the users. It varies based on other factors.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 days | 1 | 25.0% | |
| > 3 month | 1 | 25.0% | |
| 1 day | 1 | 25.0% | |
| 1 week | 1 | 25.0% | |
Four visitors reported administration
The drugs are administered in various routes, like oral or injection form. They are administered before food or after food. How are you taking Zimeton drug, before food or after food?Click here to find out how other users of our website are taking it. For any doubts or queries on how and when the medicine is administered, contact your health care provider immediately.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Before food | 2 | 50.0% | |
| Empty stomach | 1 | 25.0% | |
| After food | 1 | 25.0% | |
Thirteen visitors reported age
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| > 60 | 4 | 30.8% | |
| 30-45 | 4 | 30.8% | |
| 46-60 | 3 | 23.1% | |
| 16-29 | 1 | 7.7% | |
| 6-15 | 1 | 7.7% | |
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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology