sab simplex® drops, 30 ml

What is sab simplex® 69.19 mg/ml suspension used for?

• for the symptomatic treatment of gas-related gastrointestinal complaints, e.g. flatulence (meteorism), feeling of fullness
• in preparation for abdominal examinations, e.g. X-ray and sonography (ultrasound examination) and in preparation for gastroduodenoscopy (gastrointestinal endoscopy)
• for increased gas formation after operations
• in the case of detergent poisoning

sab simplex, oral suspension, is an agent for the treatment of functional disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. Simeticon, the active ingredient in sab simplex, is a surface-active substance (defoamer) that is able to dissolve excessive air/gas accumulations in the gastrointestinal tract.

Dosage form

drops

Directions for use

Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as advised by your doctor or pharmacist. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Unless otherwise prescribed by your doctor, the usual dose is: For gas-related gastrointestinal complaints, e.g. flatulence, bloating

Infants and bottle-fed babies:

• 15 drops (0.6 ml) of sab simplex are added to each bottle.
• sab simplex mixes easily with other liquids, e.g. milk.
• For infants who are breastfed, sab simplex can also be administered with a small spoon before breastfeeding.

Infants:

Infants should take 15 drops (0.6 ml) of sab simplex with or after meals. 15 drops of sab simplex can also be taken before bedtime if necessary.

For the treatment of flatulence and bloating, the following dose recommendations apply for schoolchildren and adults:

• Schoolchildren: 20 to 30 drops (0.8 to 1.2 ml)
• Adults: 30 to 45 drops (1.2 to 1.8 ml)

This dose should be taken every 4 to 6 hours and can be increased if necessary.

sab simplex is taken with or after meals, if necessary also before going to bed.

Shake the bottle well before use! To drop, hold the bottle vertically downwards and tap the bottom of the bottle lightly with your finger. The dripping speed can be reduced by holding the bottle at an angle.

Administration in the following areas of application is best carried out after removing the dropper insert from the 30 ml or 100 ml bottle.

X-ray examinations

• In preparation for an X-ray examination, 3 to 6 teaspoons (15 to 30 ml) of sab simplex should be taken the evening before the examination.

Sonographies (ultrasound examinations)

• In preparation for sonography, it is recommended to take 3 teaspoons (15 ml) of sab simplex the evening before and 3 teaspoons (15 ml) approx. 3 hours before the start of the sonography.

Endoscopies (gastrointestinal endoscopies)

• Before endoscopies, ½ to 1 teaspoon (2.5 to 5 ml) of sab simplex should be taken. If necessary, further medication to eliminate irritating foam bubbles can be administered through the instrument channel of the endoscope with a few millilitres of sab simplex.

Irrigant poisoning

• In the case of detergent poisoning, the dosage depends on the severity of the poisoning. A minimum dose of 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of sab simplex is recommended.

Ingredients

The active ingredient is: simeticone (dimeticone 350 - silicon dioxide in a ratio of 92.5 : 7.5)

1 ml (approx. 25 drops) oral suspension contains 69.19 mg simeticone (dimeticone 350 - silicon dioxide in a ratio of 92.5 : 7.5).

The other ingredients are: Carbomer 974, citric acid monohydrate, hypromellose, anhydrous sodium citrate, sodium benzoate, sodium cyclamate, macrogol stearyl ether (Ph.Eur.), saccharin sodium, sorbic acid (Ph.Eur.), raspberry flavouring 60373 H&R, vanilla flavouring 200817, purified water.