Minifom 200 mg Simetikon Soft Capsules
What Minifom Is And What It Is Used For
This medicine is used for increasing the amount of gas in the gastrointestinal tract.
With increased gas accumulation in the gastrointestinal tract, it breaks down foam and bubbles, which are mostly caused by swallowed air.
This medicine acts locally in the gastrointestinal tract and is not absorbed by the body.
The full effect of this medicine is only obtained after a couple of days of treatment.
Minifom simetikon may also be approved to treat other conditions not mentioned in this product information. Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.
What You Need To Know Before Using Minifom
Do Not Take Minifom Simetikon:
- If you are allergic to simethicone (dimethicone, colloidal silica) or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
Other Medicines And Minifom
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines.
Pregnancy, Breastfeeding And Fertility
No known risks of Minifom uses during pregnancy.
This medicine does not pass into breast milk.
Driving And Using Machines
It has no or negligible effect on the ability to drive and use machines.
How To Take Minifom
- Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor advised. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
- Adults: The recommended dose is 1 capsule 3-4 times a day.
- Another dose according to the doctor’s prescription.
- The capsules should be swallowed whole.
You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse within 10 days.
Possible Minifom Side Effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
It has no known side effects.
How To Store Minifom
- No special storage instructions.
- Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the bottle after EXP. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
Contents Of The Package And Other Information
Content Declaration
1 capsule contains:
- Active substance: simethicone 200 mg (equivalent to dimethicone 188 mg and colloidal silica to 200 mg) .
- Other ingredients: iron oxide (dye E 172), gelatin, glycerol .
What The Medicine Looks Like And Contents Of The Pack
- Red, soft capsule. 7×10 mm.
- The capsules are packed in plastic jars of 25, 50, 100, or 250.
- Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Minifom – Frequently Asked Questions
Can Minifom be stopped immediately, or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it is always advisable to gradually stop the intake of some medicines because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It’s wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Minifom?
Use Minifom as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.
- Take it after meals and at bedtime.
- Chew well before swallowing.
What do I do if I miss a dose?
- If you take this medicine regularly, take a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
- If it is close to your next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your average time.
- Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
- Many times Minifom is taken on an as-needed basis. Take less often than told by the doctor.
Who should not take Minifom?
- If you are allergic to simethicone or any other element of Minifom (simethicone chewable tablets).
- Suppose you are allergic to drugs like this, other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like
- Inflammation
- Hives
- Itching
- Shortness of puff
- Wheezing
- Cough
- Swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat
- Any other signs
This drug may interact with other medications or fitness problems.
Tell your physician and pharmacist.
Marketing Authorization Holder And Manufacturer
ACO HUD NORDIC AB
Box 622
194 26 Upplands Väsby
Manufacturer:
Wasdell Packaging Ltd, Swindon, England
Omega Pharma International NV, Nazareth, Belgium