Espumisan 100 mg drops, 30 ml, Berlin-Chemie

Espumisan 100 mg drops, 30 ml, Berlin-Chemie

This medicine treats the symptoms of bloating (excessive accumulation of gas in the intestine) and is indicated for all age groups.

It works by disintegrating the gas bubbles in the food bowl and the mucus in the digestive tract. The gases released during this process can be absorbed (taken up) through the intestinal wall or eliminated through bowel movements.

Espumisan 100 mg/ml oral drops, emulsion is used as a non-prescription medicine: to treat gastrointestinal symptoms caused by gas, for example gas accumulation in the intestine (flatulence, bloating).

Under the supervision of a doctor:

• to treat gastrointestinal symptoms caused by gas, for example excessive formation of gas in the intestine after operations
• for preparation for diagnostic examination of the abdomen (for example, in radiography and sonography, endoscopic examination; as an adjunct to suspensions with contrast substances).

Composition:

• The active substance is simethicone
• One milliliter of oral emulsion contains simethicone 100 mg
• The other ingredients are: macrogol stearate 40 type I, glycerol monostearate 40-55, sorbic acid, sodium hydroxide for pH adjustment, acesulfame potassium, sodium chloride, liquid sorbitol (non-crystallized) (E 420), carbomer , sodium citrate, banana flavor, purified water.

How to use:

• Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure
• There are two ways to measure the dose of Espumisan 100 mg/ml oral drops, emulsion: Depending on how high the dose is, its measurement can be done with: the dropper; a graduated measuring device in milliliters (ml)
• The dose of Espumisan 100 mg/ml oral drops, emulsion must be determined according to the intensity of the symptoms
• As a non-prescription medicine for the treatment of gastrointestinal symptoms caused by gas in the intestine - dose in drops (with the drip device)
• Infants: 5 - 10 drops in each bottle or in a teaspoon before each feeding
• Children 1 - 6 years: 10 drops 3 - 5 times a day
• Children 6 - 14 years: 10-20 drops 3 - 5 times a day
• Adolescents and adults: 20 drops 3 - 5 times a day
• It is also possible to take this medicine after surgery under the supervision of a doctor
• This medicine is administered during the meal, after the meal or, if necessary, and in the evening, before going to bed. This medicine should be used as long as the symptoms persist, but not more than 14 days without the doctor's recommendation. This medicine can be used for a longer period of time only on the recommendation of the doctor
• Before the diagnostic procedures, under the supervision of a doctor - dose in ml (with measuring cup): 1 ml 3 times a day, after meals, the day before the examination and 1 ml in the morning of the day of the examination
• As an adjunct to suspensions with contrast substances, under the supervision of a doctor - bottle in ml (with measuring cup): 2 - 4 ml per 1 liter of contrast substance for a double-contrast investigation
• Before investigations at the level of the stomach and small intestine (endoscopy), under the supervision of a doctor - dose in ml (with measuring cup): 2 - 3 ml before endoscopy
• If necessary, a few extra milliliters of emulsion are introduced through the endoscope channel, during the examination, to eliminate the interference caused by the foam bubbles
• Shake before use
• Using the dropper (10 - 25 drops): the bottle must be held vertically with the dropper pointing down.25 drops are equivalent to 1 ml of emulsion (equivalent to simethicone 100 mg)
• Use of the measuring device: as a measuring device, a measuring device graduated in milliliters is attached to the screw cap of the 30 ml and 50 ml bottles. If necessary (for example, for doses of 25 drops or more), this device can be removed and used instead of the dropper for measuring the dose. Note: Due to the danger of being swallowed, the measuring device must not be left within the reach of children
• If you take more Espumisan 100 mg/ml oral drops, emulsion than you should: taking too much of this medicine does not cause a negative effect. Even large amounts of this drug are well tolerated without causing problems. The active substance in this medicine, simethicone, produces the disintegration of the foam in the gastrointestinal tract through a physical action. Simethicone is not absorbed and is not chemically or enzymatically modified during passage through the intestine
• If you forget to take Espumisan 100 mg/ml oral drops, emulsion: in this case, you can use the forgotten dose at any time
• If you stop taking Espumisan 100 mg/ml oral drops, emulsion: in this case the symptoms may return
• If you have any additional questions about this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Possible side effects:

So far, no adverse reactions associated with this medicine have been observed.

Presentation: 30 ml