Gas-X Oral Dissolving Film 62.5Mg Drug Medication Dosage Information
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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 (Peppermint)

NDC: 000430151
  • Over the Counter
    (Prescription Not Required)
  • Not a Controlled Drug
    (CSA Schedule)




Labeled but not FDA approved for the following conditions:
Flatulence, Ultrasound Imaging

Storage Information
Protect from moisture
Store at controlled room temperature (between 68 and 77 degrees F)
Gas-X 62.5mg Thin Strip (Peppermint)
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Reported Side Effects for Gas-X 62.5mg Thin Strip (Peppermint)

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Dry Mouth Incidence:
<0.5%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Difficulty Swallowing Incidence:
<0.5%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED
Melena Incidence:
<0.5%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED
Sore Throat Incidence:
0.5%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Skin Rash Incidence:
0.5%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Rhinitis Incidence:
0.5%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Back Pain Incidence:
1.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Belching Incidence:
1.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Headache Incidence:
1.8%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Stomach Pain Incidence:
2.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Vomiting Incidence:
2.1%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Upset Stomach Incidence:
3.4%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Loose Stools Incidence:
5.5%*
Severity: MILD
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.
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Lactation

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


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