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Description
Carmicide Drops is a medicine that contains Simethicone. It is used to reduce excessive gas in the stomach and relieve the symptoms like stomach discomfort, abdominal pain, fullness, and bloating/flatulence (accumulation of gas in the stomach) in infants and children below two years of age. This medicine works by reducing stomach discomfort by expelling gas.
Carmicide Drops has mild side effects like nausea and constipation. These side effects subside by themselves. Consult your doctor if these symptoms bother your child or worsen. Avoid using this medicine if your child is allergic to it.
Carmicide Drops should be given with food or milk before bedtime. Give these drops to your child in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Do not give more than the prescribed dose as it may lead to severe side effects.
Carmicide Drops may not be suitable for all children. Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor about your child's complete medical history including kidney or liver problems if any, and all your child's ongoing medication.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Carmicide Drops
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Carmicide Drops
Loose stools
Diarrhea
Nausea
Constipation
Dry mouth
Chills
Uses of Carmicide Drops
What is it prescribed for?
Abdominal bloating
Carmicide Drops is used to relieve symptoms such as abdominal pain, stomach discomfort, and flatulence associated with excessive gas in your child's stomach. It also helps to relieve postoperative pain associated with excessive gas in the stomach or intestine. It may also be used prior to an endoscopic or radiologic examination to eliminate gas from the stomach and enhance visualization.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The amount of time required for Carmicide Drops to show its action is not known.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which Carmicide Drops remains active in the body is not known.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Carmicide Drops.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Carmicide Drops is recommended to be used in children only.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
Carmicide Drops is recommended to be used in children only.
Allergy
Avoid using Carmicide Drops if your child is allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc., in your child.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Carmicide Drops is recommended to be used in children only.
Breast-feeding
Carmicide Drops is recommended to be used in children only.
General warnings
Other medicines
Carmicide Drops may interact with many other medicines and may cause side effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform your paediatrician about all your child's ongoing medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning the treatment with this medicine.
Other uses
Your doctor may prescribe Carmicide Drops for indications other than those stated above in certain specific circumstances, especially if other medicines are not effective. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your paediatrician in such cases.
Missed Dose
If you forget to give a dose of Carmicide Drops to your child, give it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
An overdose of Carmicide Drops is not likely to cause severe symptoms. However, seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose or if you notice severe symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhoea in your child.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Levothyroxine
Liothyronine
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Follow all the instructions given by your doctor and administer Carmicide Drops exactly as advised. Do not give in more or fewer doses than prescribed.
Seek emergency medical treatment if you notice any severe side effects. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your paediatrician.
Keep the medicine away from the reach of children and pets. Ensure that the unused medicine is disposed of properly.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Carmicide Drops reduces excessive gas in the stomach and relieves symptoms such as stomach discomfort, abdominal pain, and flatulence (accumulation of gas in the stomach).
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Miscellaneous GI agents, Antiflatulent
Schedule
OTC
Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Simethicone. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 28 October 2021].
Drugs, H., 2021. Simethicone: MedlinePlus Drug Information. [online] Medlineplus.gov. Available at: < [Accessed 8 October 2021].
Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. DailyMed - SIMETHICONE solution/ drops. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 28 October 2021].
Medicines.org.uk. 2021. WindSetlers - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc). [online] Available at: < [Accessed 8 October 2021].
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Information on this page was last updated on 8 Nov 2021
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