Definition of Simethicone

1. Noun. An oral antifoaming agent, a mixture of polydimethylsiloxane and silica gel, used to treat stomach pain caused by excess gas. ¹

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Medical Definition of Simethicone

1. A mixture of dimethyl polysiloxanes and silica gel used as an antiflatulent. Without the addition of silica gel (dimethicone), it is used as an ointment base ingredient and skin protectant. Pharmacological action: antifoaming agents, emollients, gastrointestinal agents. Chemical name: Simethicone (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Simethicone

sima
simal
simar
simarre
simarres
simars
simaruba
simarubas
simas
simazine
simazines
simber
simblot
simblots
simbu group viruses
simethicone (current term)
simferite
simfile
simfiles
simi
simia
simial
simian
simian acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
simian crease
simian fissure
simian haemorrhagic fever
simian haemorrhagic fever virus
simian hand
simian immunodeficiency virus

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