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 ofpolydimethylsiloxane andsilica gel , used to treat stomach pain caused by excessgas .
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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We give him simethicone before every meal and burp him after.
Growing like a weed 2009
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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And like simethicone, it destabilizes gas bubbles.
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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
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Her doctor suggested she give her baby over-the-counter simethicone drops for infants.
Baby Bites Bridget Swinney 2007
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Her doctor suggested she give her baby over-the-counter simethicone drops for infants.
Baby Bites Bridget Swinney 2007
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I am doing research on calcium carbonate magnesia and simethicone and found your posts about this post to be very helpful.
Does bullshit cause depression? Emma Goldman 2005
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