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Is Long Term Usage Of Simethicone Advisable?

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Posted on Thu, 9 Jun 2016
Question: Thanks.
1. Can a person take a 2 Simethicone per day ongoingly?
2. Should water be taken with Simethicone?

Thanks again.
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Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, can be take 2 but with dose lower then 500mg/day.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for using HCM to post your.

I read carefully your question.
Yes, simethicone can be taken 2 but the daily dose is not recommended to be more then 500mg/day.

And yes, you can take it with water.

Though, it will depend on your other problems. Sometimes in kidney or liver problems the doses should be lower. The dose mentioned above is the stabdart that should not be exceeded.

Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications. Otherwise please close and rate the question.

Regards.
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Is Long Term Usage Of Simethicone Advisable?

Brief Answer: Yes, can be take 2 but with dose lower then 500mg/day. Detailed Answer: Hello Thank you for using HCM to post your. I read carefully your question. Yes, simethicone can be taken 2 but the daily dose is not recommended to be more then 500mg/day. And yes, you can take it with water. Though, it will depend on your other problems. Sometimes in kidney or liver problems the doses should be lower. The dose mentioned above is the stabdart that should not be exceeded. Hope this is helpful. Let me know if you need more clarifications. Otherwise please close and rate the question. Regards.