Expiration date: 05/2026
Composition and form of release
Capsules 1 caps.
Simethicone 40 mg
excipients: methyl-4-hydroxybenzoate; glycerine; E104 and E110 dyes
in a blister of 25 PCs.; in a pack of cardboard 1, 2 or 4 blisters.
Oral emulsion 5 ml
Simethicone 40 mg
excipients: methyl-4-hydroxybenzoate; carboxymethylcellulose sodium salt; Polysorbate 80; sodium cyclamate; silicon dioxide colloidal; saccharin sodium salt; banana flavor; hydrochloric acid; purified water
in dark glass bottles of 100 ml; in a box 1 bottle.
Description of the dosage form
Capsules: soft yellow gelatin capsules.
Emulsion: almost colorless cloudy liquid.
Pharmacological action
Pharmacological action-carminative.
By reducing the surface tension at the interface, it hinders the formation and contributes to the destruction of gas bubbles in the nutrient suspension and mucus of the gastrointestinal tract. Espumisan prevents the appearance of image defects caused by gas bubbles during ultrasound and x-ray examination.
Pharmacokinetics
It is not absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. It is excreted unchanged from the body.
Indications of the drug Espumisan® 40
Flatulence (including in the postoperative period), aerophagia, dyspepsia, Remheld syndrome, preparation for diagnostic tests of the abdominal cavity and pelvis; intoxication with detergents (as a defoamer).
As an additive to a suspension of contrast agents to obtain a double contrast image, as a defoamer for acute poisoning with detergents.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity, intestinal obstruction.
Side effect
In some cases — allergic reactions to the components of the drug.
Interaction
Is not installed.
Dosage and administration
Inside, during or after meals (if necessary and at night). When flatulence and feeling full in the stomach for adults and children 6-14 years — 1-2 caps. or 1-2 teaspoons of the emulsion 3-5 times a day, infants and young children-1 teaspoon of the emulsion 3-5 times a day. To prepare for x-ray and ultrasound of the abdominal cavity 1 day before the study — 2 caps. or 2 teaspoons of the emulsion 3 times a day and on the day of the study in the morning-2 caps.or 2 teaspoons of the emulsion. To obtain a double contrast image-20-40 ml per 1 liter of contrast suspension. In case of poisoning with detergents-adults 50-100 ml, children-10-50 ml depending on the severity of poisoning. Infants and young children take the emulsion with food from a bottle or with liquid after eating.
Special instruction
Does not contain sugar, may be used by patients with diabetes and digestive disorders.
It can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Manufacturer
"Berlin-Chemie AG/Menarini Group", Germany.
Storage conditions of the drug Espumisan® 40
At a temperature no higher than 25 °C (do not freeze).
Keep out of reach of children.
