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Children's Mylicon
calcium carbonate/ simethicone
Uses .
- [ calcium carbonate ]
- antacid for relieving heartburn, upset stomach
- [ simethicone ]
- silicone-based antifoaming agent for relieving gas
Dosing .
Special Note
- [ dosing stratification ]
- Info: weight-based dosing preferred over age-based dosing
24-47 lb or 2-5 yo
- [ chewable tablet ]
- Dose: 1 tab PO prn; Max: 3 tabs/24h
- [ oral suspension ]
- Dose: 5 mL PO prn; Max: 15 mL/24h
48-95 lb or 6-11 yo
- [ chewable tablet ]
- Dose: 2 tabs PO prn; Max: 6 tabs/24h
- [ oral suspension ]
- Dose: 10 mL PO prn; Max: 30 mL/24h
renal considerations
- [ calcium carbonate; simethicone ]
- CrCl <25: consider dose adjustment based on calcium levels
- HD/PD: not defined
hepatic considerations
- [ calcium carbonate; simethicone ]
- not defined