Cuplaton Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Dimethicone

Indications/Uses

Flatulence; aerophagia; post-op bloating. Meteorism due to gastritis or diverticulitis. GI tract gastroscopy & X-ray exam.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 1 cap tds & 1 cap at bedtime. GI tract gastroscopy & X-ray exam 1 cap qds for couple of days prior to exam.

Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken with food: Take after meals & at bedtime.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

Drug Interactions

Impaired effects w/ Al hydroxide- & Mg carbonate-containing antacids. Increased absorption of warfarin, digoxin.

Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

ATC Classification

A03AX13 - silicones ; Belongs to the class of other drugs used for functional bowel disorders.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Cuplaton cap 100 mg

Packing/Price

100's

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