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What is Simethicone?

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Simethicone is an antiflatulent used for the relief of bloating, pressure, and discomfort of gas. It is also used for postoperative gas pain or for use in endoscopic examination.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Abdominal bloating 36 3
Flatulence 30 3
Bowel irritability 7 0
Support digestive health 5 0
Acid reflux 4 3
Excessive gas 3 0

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  • Slight
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Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 1
Mild 1
None 6

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Simethicone

Side effect Patients Percentage
Diarrhea 1

Why patients stopped taking Simethicone

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Reason Patients Percentage
Doctor's advice 2
Other 2
Course of treatment ended 1
Did not seem to work 1
Expense 1
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Duration

Stopped taking Simethicone

Duration Patients Percentage
Less than 1 month 1
1 - 6 months 2
1 - 2 years 1
2 - 5 years 2
5 - 10 years 1
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 4
Usually 3
Sometimes 1
Never taken as prescribed 0
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 0
Somewhat hard to take 0
A little hard to take 0
Not at all hard to take 8
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 0
$100-199 0
$50-99 0
$25-49 2
< $25 2
Not specified 4
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3 patient evaluations for Simethicone

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Aug 15, 2020 (Started Dec 27, 2017)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for indigestion)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
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Feb 21, 2016 (Started Mar 05, 2015)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for abdominal bloating)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for gas pain)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for flatulence)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 1 helpful mark

Apr 1, 2013 (Started Jun 19, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for acid reflux)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Sometimes
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 200 mg-200 mg-20 mg/5 mL Daily
  • 0 helpful marks
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