What is sab simplex and what is it used for
 

Increased gas formation and accumulation in the digestive tract (flatulence) with gastrointestinal disturbances such as flatulence, fullness and distension in the upper abdomen.
To remove gas shadows before diagnostic abdominal procedures, such as: X-ray examination, ultrasound examination and examination of the stomach and duodenal mucosa with a special instrument.
Increased gas formation after surgical operations.
Detergent poisoning (a foaming agent).
 

What you need to know before taking sab simplex
 

sab simplex oral drops (suspension) can be used by diabetics because the medicine does not contain carbohydrates.

sab simplex should not be used:

if you are allergic to simethicone or any of the excipients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
 

Warnings and precautions

There is no.

Other drugs and sab simplex

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, or if you are not sure.

To date, drug interactions have not been observed.

taking sab simplex with food and drink

sab simplex oral drops (suspension) are best taken after meals and at bedtime.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Before using any medicine, it is necessary to consult a doctor or pharmacist.

sab simplex can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Driving and machine control

The data is not relevant.

sab simplex contains sodium benzoate (E211), alcohol (ethanol) and sodium

Each milliliter (approximately 25 drops) of this medicine contains 1 mg of sodium benzoate. Sodium benzoate can aggravate jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes) and brain damage (encephalopathy) in newborns (up to 4 weeks). If a newborn or a child under 1 year of age develops symptoms of jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), stop using this medicine immediately and contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Each milliliter (approximately 25 drops) of this medicine contains 0.18 mg of alcohol (ethanol) (in the raspberry flavouring). This amount of alcohol per milliliter corresponds to less than 0.005 ml of beer or 0.002 ml of wine. The small amount of ethanol contained in this medicine does not cause noticeable effects.

Each 30 milliliter bottle of this medicine contains 92.1 mg of sodium (a component of table salt). Each milliliter (approximately 25 drops) of this medicine contains 3.07 mg of sodium. This corresponds to 0.15% of the maximum recommended daily intake of sodium for adults.

How to take sab simplex
 

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

For treating flatulence and removing the feeling of fullness

sab simplex suspension is especially suitable for breast-fed and bottle-fed babies and the elderly.

Unless otherwise indicated, the following dosage rules are recommended:

Age group

Single dose

Maximum daily dose

Newborns

10 drops (0.4 ml)

4 x 10 drops (1.6 ml)

Infants (> 4 weeks to ? 12 months)

Add 15 drops (0.6 ml) of sab simplex oral drops (suspension) to the bottle at each feeding.

6 x 15 drops (3.6 ml)

Children (> 12 months to ? 6 years)

15 drops (0.6 ml) during or after meals. If necessary, another 15 drops can be taken before going to bed.

23 x 15 drops (14 ml)

sab simplex oral drops (suspension) can be mixed with other liquids such as milk.

sab simplex oral drops (suspension) can be given to breastfed babies from a small spoon just before feeding.

Premature newborns are not recommended to be treated with sab simplex.

For children between 12 months and 6 years of age, sab simplex is taken with or after meals and, if needed, at bedtime.

For children (> 6 years to < 18 years) and adults

Children (> 6 years to < 18 years)

20-30 drops (0.8-1.2 ml) each.

Adults

30-45 drops (1.2-1.8 ml) each.

Take these doses every 4-6 hours. The dose can be increased if necessary.

Method of use

Shake the bottle well before use!

Hold the bottle upside down and gently tap the bottom to fill the dropper.

Holding the bottle at a slight angle can slow down the drip.

When using the medicine in the following cases, it is easier to dose after removing the dropper from the bottle.

X-ray examination

In preparation for an X-ray examination, take 3-6 teaspoons (15-30 ml) of sab simplex oral drops (suspension) in the evening.

Ultrasound examination

In preparation for a sonographic examination, take 3 teaspoons (15 ml) of sab simplex oral drops (suspension) in the evening and 3 teaspoons (15 ml) 3 hours before the examination.

Endoscopy

1/2 to 1 teaspoon (2.5 to 5 ml) of sab simplex oral drops (suspension) to be taken immediately before endoscopy. In order to remove foam bubbles that interfere with the examination, a few milliliters of sab simplex oral drops (suspension) can be additionally poured through the endoscope.