Gas-x Chewables

— THERAPEUTIC CATEGORIES —
  • Hyperacidity, GERD, and ulcers

Gas-x Chewables Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Simethicone 80mg; chew tabs; peppermint creme-, cherry creme-flavors; contains calcium 30mg/tab.

Pharmacological Class

Antiflatulent.

How Supplied

Softgels (extra strength)—10, 30, 72, 120
Softgels (max strength)—50
Chew tabs (regular strength)—36
Chew tabs (extra strength)—18, 48
Chew tabs (extra strength w. Maalox)—24
Thin strips—18

Gas-x Chewables Indications

Indications

Flatulence.

Gas-x Chewables Dosage and Administration

Adult

Chew 1–2 tabs as needed after meals and at bedtime; max 6 tabs/day.

Children

Use other forms.

Gas-x Chewables Contraindications

Not Applicable

Gas-x Chewables Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Gas-x Chewables Warnings/Precautions

Not Applicable

Gas-x Chewables Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Gas-x Chewables Interactions

Interactions

Maalox: reduces absorption of tetracyclines, possibly other drugs.

Gas-x Chewables Adverse Reactions

Not Applicable

Gas-x Chewables Clinical Trials

See Literature

Gas-x Chewables Note

Not Applicable

Gas-x Chewables Patient Counseling

See Literature