Product Name

Flatulex 250mg Capsule

Manufacturers

Lark Laboratories Ltd

Salt Composition

Simethicone (250mg)

Medicine Type

drugs

Introduction

In Bloating Bloating refers to excessive buildup of gas in your stomach. Flatulex 250mg Capsule helps in easy passage of gas and thus reduces bloating and discomfort. Some simple lifestyle changes can help stop or reduce bloating. Think about what foods trigger bloating and try to avoid them; eat smaller, more frequent meals; try to lose weight if you are overweight and try to find ways to relax. Do not eat within 3 to 4 hours of going to bed.u003cbr>

Benefits

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Flatulex 250mg Capsule is to be taken with food.

Description

Flatulex 250mg Capsule is used in the treatment of bloating and abdominal pain. It relieves discomfort and pain caused by excessive gas in the stomach and intestines in conditions such as flatulence and post operative gaseous distention.Flatulex 250mg Capsule prevents the formation and accumulation of gas. It also facilitates the passage of gas and allows patients to excrete a greater volume of gas thereby reduces uncomfortable or painful pressure in the stomach and intestines.This medicine is taken with meals preferably at bedtime in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor and doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.Flatulex 250mg Capsule may cause some common side effects like diarrhea and stomach upset. Before taking this medicine, you should let your doctor know if you have kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

How To Use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Flatulex 250mg Capsule is to be taken with food.

Safety Advise

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Flatulex 250mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Flatulex 250mg Capsule is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies. | - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Flatulex 250mg Capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. | - Driving : SAFE

Flatulex 250mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Flatulex 250mg Capsule in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Flatulex 250mg Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Drivinginteraction

SAFE

Kidneyinteraction

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Liverinteraction

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Manufacturer Address

A-105/2, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase-II, New Delhi-110020

Q A

Q. Is Flatulex 250mg Capsule antacid?::: No. Flatulex 250mg Capsule is not an antacid. But it is used in preparations which are used as antacid| Q. Is Flatulex 250mg Capsule available over the counter?::: Yes. Flatulex 250mg Capsule is sold over the counter without a prescription| Q. Is Flatulex 250mg Capsule gluten free?::: Yes. Flatulex 250mg Capsule is gluten free. However, please refer to package insert of the prescribed brand before use| Q. Is Flatulex 250mg Capsule safe?::: Yes. Flatulex 250mg Capsule is relatively safe| Q. Is Flatulex 250mg Capsule safe for babies?::: Flatulex 250mg Capsule is safe for infants and babies, if used as recommended. In case of any side-effects, consult your doctor| Q. Is it safe to take Flatulex 250mg Capsule daily?::: It is advisable to take Flatulex 250mg Capsule only as per the instructions of the doctor| Q. Is Flatulex 250mg Capsule good for gas?::: Yes. Flatulex 250mg Capsule is effective in the treatment of gas| Q. Does it have any side effects?::: It does not have any known serious side-effects| Q. Can I take simethicone with ibuprofen, famotidine, lansoprazole, omeprazole, antibiotics, ranitidine, ciprofloxacin, Pepto-bismol, or Depakote?::: Yes. Simethicone can be taken with ibuprofen, famotidine, lansoprazole, omeprazole, antibiotics, ranitidine, ciprofloxacin, Pepto-bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) or Depakote (divalproate sodium), if prescribed by your doctor| Q. Does Flatulex 250mg Capsule cause nausea or constipation?::: Flatulex 250mg Capsule is not known to cause nausea or constipation. If you experience any such symptoms, please consult your doctor| Q. Is Flatulex 250mg Capsule effective against acid reflux?::: Flatulex 250mg Capsule is effective in controlling acid reflux if combined with an antacid.

How It Works

Flatulex 250mg Capsule is an antifoaming medicine. It disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.

Marketer Details

Lark Laboratories Ltd | A-105/2, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase-II, New Delhi-110020

Reference

Drugs.com. Simethicone. [Accessed 31 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from: https://www.drugs.com/mtm/simethicone.html | Simethicone. Princeton. New Jersey: Bracoo Diagnostic. [Accessed 27 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/1998/20773lbl.pdf | Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Simethicone. [Updated 2018 Oct 31]. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501416/