Gas-X: Oral Dissolving film (62.5mg)
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What is this Medicine?
SIMETHICONE (sye METH i kone) is used to decrease the discomfort caused by gas.
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Gas-X 62.5mg Thin Strip (Cinnamon)
NDC: 000430150-
Over the Counter
(Prescription Not Required) -
Not a Controlled Drug
(CSA Schedule)
Labeled but not FDA approved for the following conditions:
Flatulence, Ultrasound Imaging
Flatulence, Ultrasound Imaging
Storage Information
Protect from moisture
Store at controlled room temperature (between 68 and 77 degrees F)
Protect from moisture
Store at controlled room temperature (between 68 and 77 degrees F)
Reported Side Effects for Gas-X 62.5mg Thin Strip (Cinnamon)
Dry Mouth
Incidence:
<0.5%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Onset: EARLY
Difficulty Swallowing
Incidence:
<0.5%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED
Onset: DELAYED
Melena
Incidence:
<0.5%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED
Onset: DELAYED
Sore Throat
Incidence:
0.5%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Onset: DELAYED
Skin Rash
Incidence:
0.5%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Onset: EARLY
Rhinitis
Incidence:
0.5%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Onset: EARLY
Back Pain
Incidence:
1.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Onset: DELAYED
Belching
Incidence:
1.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Onset: EARLY
Headache
Incidence:
1.8%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Onset: EARLY
Stomach Pain
Incidence:
2.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Onset: EARLY
Vomiting
Incidence:
2.1%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Onset: EARLY
Upset Stomach
Incidence:
3.4%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Onset: EARLY
Loose Stools
Incidence:
5.5%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Onset: EARLY
*This is an approximate aggregated range of reported side effects from clinical studies performed on this drug. Your experience with this drug may be different.
Pregnancy & Lactation Information

Lactation
Compatible - This drug is generally safe to take by nursing mothers.
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