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    NIOIN Drug Card OB-Simethicone

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    This drug card provides information about the antiflatulent medication Simethicone. It is used to treat flatulence, gastric bloating, and post-operative gas pain. The drug works by changing the surface tension of gas bubbles in the GI tract, allowing easier elimination of gas. For patients over 12 years old, the normal dosage is 40-125 mg taken by mouth after meals and at bedtime. There are no known contraindications, drug interactions, or significant side effects. The nursing implications are to assess for flatulence and abdominal bloating before administration and check for relief of symptoms after giving the medication.

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    This drug card provides information about the antiflatulent medication Simethicone. It is used to treat flatulence, gastric bloating, and post-operative gas pain. The drug works by changing the surface tension of gas bubbles in the GI tract, allowing easier elimination of gas. For patients over 12 years old, the normal dosage is 40-125 mg taken by mouth after meals and at bedtime. There are no known contraindications, drug interactions, or significant side effects. The nursing implications are to assess for flatulence and abdominal bloating before administration and check for relief of symptoms after giving the medication.

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    This drug card provides information about the antiflatulent medication Simethicone. It is used to treat flatulence, gastric bloating, and post-operative gas pain. The drug works by changing the surface tension of gas bubbles in the GI tract, allowing easier elimination of gas. For patients over 12 years old, the normal dosage is 40-125 mg taken by mouth after meals and at bedtime. There are no known contraindications, drug interactions, or significant side effects. The nursing implications are to assess for flatulence and abdominal bloating before administration and check for relief of symptoms after giving the medication.

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    NIOIN Drug Card OB-Simethicone

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    David McHugh
    This drug card provides information about the antiflatulent medication Simethicone. It is used to treat flatulence, gastric bloating, and post-operative gas pain. The drug works by changing the surface tension of gas bubbles in the GI tract, allowing easier elimination of gas. For patients over 12 years old, the normal dosage is 40-125 mg taken by mouth after meals and at bedtime. There are no known contraindications, drug interactions, or significant side effects. The nursing implications are to assess for flatulence and abdominal bloating before administration and check for relief of symptoms after giving the medication.

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    Student Name David McHugh

    Generic Name Trade Name Classification Dose Route Time/frequency


    Simethicone Alka-Seltzer Gas Antiflatulent Over 12 YRS: PO after meals and at
    Relief, Gas-X, 40–125 mg bedtime.
    Mylanta Gas, Infant Maximum: 500
    Mylicon mg/day.
    2–11 YRS:
    40 mg 4 times a day.
    Under 2YRS:
    20 mg 4 times a day.
    Peak Onset Duration Normal dosage range (per kg in Pediatrics)
    Over 12 YRS: 40-125mg
    2-11YRS: 40mg
    Under 2 YRS: 20mg
    Why is your patient getting this medication For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and/or
    Treatment of flatulence, gastric bloating, postop gas solutions
    pain, when gas retention may be problem (i.e., N/A
    peptic ulcer, spastic colon, air swallowing). OFF-
    LABEL: Adjunct to bowel radiography,
    gastroscopy.
    Mechanism of action and indications Nursing Implications (what to focus on)
    (Why med ordered) Contraindications/warnings/interactions
    Changes surface tension of gas bubbles, allowing CONTRAINDICATIONS: None known.
    easier elimination of gas. Therapeutic Effect: CAUTIONS: None known.
    Disperses, prevents formation of gas pockets in GI Common side effects
    tract. None known.

    Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or Lab value alterations caused by medicine
    herbal medicines (ask patient specifically) None Significant
    DRUGS: none significant. HERBAL: None
    Be sure to teach the patient the following about this
    significant. FOOD: None known
    medication
    Avoid carbonated beverages.
    Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation
    (Pre-administration assessment) Why would you hold or not give this Check after giving
    Assess for flatulence and abdominal med? Evaluate for therapeutic
    bloating. If known allergy to medication. response: relief of
    flatulence, abdominal
    bloating

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