Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A mixture of methyl siloxane polymers and silica gel, used as an antiflatulent and in ointments.

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

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[si(lica) + (di)methicone, a silicon polymer (di– + meth– + (sil)icone).]

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Examples

  • We give him simethicone before every meal and burp him after.

    Growing like a weed 2009

  • The traditional Maalox liquid products, including Maalox Advanced Regular Strength and Maalox Advanced Maximum Strength, are antacid drug products that contain aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide and simethicone.

    Novartis to Clear Up Maalox Confusion Jennifer Corbett Dooren 2010

  • Mylicon Gas Relief Dye Free (simethicone-antigas) non-staining sold in 1 oz. plastic bottles that were distributed nationwide after October 5, 2008 in retail stores and pharmacies.

    Safety Alert: Infant gas relief drops recalled 2008

  • Food and Drug  Administration, has announced a voluntary recall of approximately 12,000 units of Infants 'Mylicon Gas Relief Dye Free (simethicone-antigas) non-staining drops, which were sold in 1 oz. plastic bottles that were distributed nationwide after October 5, 2008 in retail stores and pharmacies.

    Recall: Infants' Mylicon Gas Relief Dye Free Drops 2008

  • Food and Drug Administration, has announced a voluntary recall of approximately 12,000 units of Infants' Mylicon Gas Relief Dye Free simethicone-antigas non-staining drops, which were sold in 1 oz. plastic bottles that were distributed nationwide after October 5, 2008 in retail stores and pharmacies.

    Recall: Infants' Mylicon Gas Relief Dye Free Drops 2008

  • And like simethicone, it destabilizes gas bubbles.

    What's Inside: Stomach-Bubble-Bursting Mylanta Classic 2008

  • Or could it be the simethicone that I take for a lot of flatulence?

    Statins and vitamin D | The Blog of Michael R. Eades, M.D. 2007

  • Her doctor suggested she give her baby over-the-counter simethicone drops for infants.

    Baby Bites Bridget Swinney 2007

  • Her doctor suggested she give her baby over-the-counter simethicone drops for infants.

    Baby Bites Bridget Swinney 2007

  • I am doing research on calcium carbonate magnesia and simethicone and found your posts about this post to be very helpful.

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