activated dimeticone at a glance
Medicine class
Antiflatulent acting locally in the gut.
Licensed role
Relief of infant wind and griping pain associated with swallowed air; suitable from birth.
Absorption
Not absorbed into the bloodstream; it acts on intestinal contents.
Administration
The suspension may be given directly using the supplied oral syringe or added to a bottle.
What is activated dimeticone used for?
The selected product is licensed for infants, including newborn babies.
Relief of wind and griping pain caused by accumulated swallowed air.
Helping trapped gas escape, including through burping.
How does activated dimeticone work?
Activated dimeticone changes the surface tension around small gas bubbles in the gut, allowing them to combine or collapse so gas can pass more easily. It acts locally and is excreted without being absorbed.
How to take activated dimeticone
Follow the product leaflet. Shake the suspension and measure it with the supplied oral syringe rather than a kitchen spoon.
It may be placed in the infant's bottle or given directly from the oral syringe.
After use, rinse the syringe with warm water and dry it; do not steam-sterilise it.
activated dimeticone side effects
Common or expected effects
- No common adverse effects are known for activated dimeticone itself.
Get urgent medical advice
- Rare severe allergic reaction, with swelling, breathing difficulty, collapse, or an infant becoming floppy or unresponsive.
activated dimeticone in pregnancy
Pregnancy is not applicable to the selected infant product. For a pregnant person taking a simeticone product themselves, simeticone is considered acceptable because it is not absorbed; combination products should be checked with a pharmacist or prescriber.
activated dimeticone while breastfeeding
The selected drops can be administered to a breastfed infant. If the breastfeeding parent needs simeticone themselves, it is considered compatible with breastfeeding because systemic and milk exposure are expected to be negligible; check any additional ingredients.
activated dimeticone interactions
Few interactions are expected because activated dimeticone is not absorbed, but one clinically relevant interaction is recognised.
Levothyroxine
Activated dimeticone may bind levothyroxine in the gut and reduce its absorption; seek pharmacist or prescriber advice if the infant receives thyroid treatment.
Common questions about activated dimeticone
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Is activated dimeticone the same as simeticone?
Yes. Simeticone is activated dimeticone: dimeticone combined with silica to improve its action on gas bubbles.
Is activated dimeticone licensed for newborn babies?
The selected product is licensed for infants from birth.
Does activated dimeticone work for infant colic?
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