MedicineOTCEssential

Simethicone

An antiflatulent for wind, bloating and colic in babies.

Clinical information

Common uses

farting (flatulence), trapped wind and bloating
colic in babies

Cautions

generally not known to cause side effects
rare serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) possible
tell a pharmacist if you're being treated for a thyroid problem

Interactions

levothyroxine (thyroid medicine) — may be absorbed less well

Pregnancy: safe to take in pregnancy

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: NHS Medicines A–Z, nhs.uk/medicines/simeticone (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations8

Brand name	Dosage form	Strength	Importer	Category
Diptopax	Oral Liquid	25mg	authorized medicine importers	OTC
Infacol	Oral Liquid	40 mg/ ml	authorized medicine importers	OTC
Simethicone	Oral Liquid	25mg	—	OTC
Simethicone	Oral liquid	0.02	—	OTC
Simethicone	Tablet	140mg	—	OTC
Simethicone	Drop	20mg	—	OTC
Simethicone	Oral liquid ( Drops )	40MG/5ML	—	OTC
Simethicone	Tablet	80mg	—	OTC