What are the risks of long term usage of simethicones?
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- 11 Jul 2010 by tohce
- Topics:
- simethicone, gas
Answers (1)
suzanne6626 Jul 2010
Simethicone is a defoaming agent that breaks down small bubbles in the stomach, allowing the swallowed air to be more readily belched up.
Adverse reactions and long-term studies are poorly documented.
Check with your doctor if it is safe for you to use simethicone long-term.
http://www.drugs.com/ppa/simethicone.html
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