Sab® Simplex Drops

Product Details & Mandatory Information

For gastrointestinal complaints such as flatulence, bloating, and feelings of tension

Description

Sab® Simplex drops contain the active ingredient simethicone and are used to treat symptoms that can arise from excessive gas formation and gas accumulation in the gastrointestinal tract. These include in particular flatulence, bloating, and feelings of tension in the upper abdomen.

Gas accumulations often appear as fine-bubbled foam in the gastrointestinal tract. Simethicone causes this foam to break down, allowing the trapped gases to escape naturally. The active ingredient is not absorbed by the body but is excreted unchanged.

Areas of Application

• Excessive gas formation and gas accumulation in the gastrointestinal tract

• Flatulence

• Bloating

• Feeling of tension in the upper abdomen

Application after medical consultation

• Increased gas formation after operations

• Preparation for X-ray examinations

• Preparation for ultrasound examinations (sonography)

• Preparation for gastrointestinal endoscopies

• Defoaming in cases of detergent poisoning

Application

Sab® Simplex should preferably be taken after meals and before bedtime.

Shake the bottle well before use. To dispense drops, hold the bottle vertically downwards and tap gently on the bottom of the bottle.

Dosage for flatulence and bloating

Infants and bottle-fed babies under 2 years of age

Add 7 drops (0.3 ml) to bottle feed or other liquids up to 4 times daily.

Toddlers aged 2 years and older

15 drops (0.6 ml) with or after meals. If necessary, an additional 15 drops before bedtime.

School children

20–30 drops (0.8–1.2 ml) every 4–6 hours.

Adults

30–45 drops (1.2–1.8 ml) every 4–6 hours. The dose can be increased if necessary.

Duration of use

The duration of use depends on the course of the symptoms. Sab® Simplex can also be used for a longer period if necessary.

If symptoms persist for a long time or if upper abdominal discomfort increases, medical clarification should be sought.

Use before diagnostic examinations

X-ray examination

Take 3–6 teaspoons (15–30 ml) on the evening before the examination.

Ultrasound examination (sonography)

Take 3 teaspoons (15 ml) on the evening before and another 3 teaspoons (15 ml) approximately 3 hours before the examination.

Gastrointestinal endoscopy

Take ½ to 1 teaspoon (2.5–5 ml) before the examination.

In cases of detergent poisoning

The dosage depends on the severity of the poisoning. A minimum dose of 1 teaspoon (5 ml) is recommended.

Notes

• Shake well before use.

• 25 drops correspond to 1 ml.

• If symptoms persist or recur, medical advice should be sought.

• Do not take a double dose if you forget a dose.

Side Effects

Like all medicines, Sab® Simplex can have side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Simethicone is considered well-tolerated. In rare cases, hypersensitivity reactions to individual components of the preparation may occur.

Ingredients

Active ingredient

Simethicone

1 ml (25 drops) contains 69.19 mg simethicone (dimethicone 350-silicon dioxide 92.5 : 7.5).

Other ingredients

• Ceto-macrogol

• Sorbic acid

• Hypromellose

• Sodium citrate

• Citric acid

• Vanilla flavor

• Carbomer

• Sodium cyclamate

• Raspberry flavor

• Sodium benzoate

• Sodium saccharin

• Purified water