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Record 1 2007-11-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
CONT

Simethicone is an oral anti-foaming agent used to reduce bloating, discomfort and pain caused by excess gas in the stomach or intestinal tract. It is a mixture of polydimethylsiloxane and silica gel.

OBS

simeticone: international nonproprietary name (INN).

OBS

simethicone: United States adopted name (USAN).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
DEF

Mélange de alpha-(triméthylsilyl)-oméga-méthylpoly[oxy(diméthylsilylène]) et de dioxyde de silicium.

CONT

La siméthicone peut être associée à un ou plusieurs ingrédients antiacides. [Elle] soulage les symptômes de flatulence / d'excès de gaz intestinaux.

OBS

siméticone : dénomination commune internationale (DCI).

Spanish

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