Espumisan in detail
The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.How should it be used?
Take the medicine undiluted. For infants, you can pour the emulsion directly into the bottle or administer it with a teaspoon before breastfeeding. Shake well before use.
Duration of use?
The duration of use depends on the nature of the symptoms and/or the course of the illness. If your symptoms persist or recur regularly, you should consult your doctor.
Overdosage?
No overdose symptoms are known. If in doubt, consult your doctor.
As a general rule: Ensure a conscientious dosage, especially for infants, small children and the elderly. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautionary measures.
A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information in the package leaflet. Since the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.
Storage before opening
The medicine must be stored away from heat.
Storage after opening or preparation
The medicinal product may be used for a maximum of 4 weeks after opening/preparation!
The medicinal product must be stored at room temperature after opening/preparation.
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: According to current knowledge, the medicine has no harmful effects on the development of your child or the birth.
- Breastfeeding: According to current knowledge, there is no indication that the medicinal product should not be used during breastfeeding.
If you have been prescribed the medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk associated with use in the case of a contraindication.what adverse effects may occur?
No side effects are currently known for this medicine.
If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
For the information provided here, side effects occurring in at least one in 1,000 treated patients are taken into account.
- Caution in case of allergy to the sweetener cyclamate (E number E 952)!
- Caution in case of allergy to the sweetener saccharin (E number E 954)!
How does the ingredient of the medicine work?
The active ingredient helps against flatulence. This is caused by accumulated gases in the gastrointestinal tract, which are present in the form of a fine foam. The active ingredient promotes the removal of the gases by destroying this foam.
Application
- Excessive gas formation in the gastrointestinal tract, e.g. flatulence- Infant colic (abdominal cramps in infants)- Facilitation of abdominal imaging examinations- Poisoning with detergentsDosage
Excessive gas formation in the gastrointestinal tract, increased gas formation after operations and infant colic:1 ml (25 drops)several times a dayInfantsat or after the infant's meal (breastfeeding or bottle), possibly before bedtime1 ml (25 drops)3-5 times a dayChildren aged 1-6 yearsat or after the meal, possibly before bedtime1-2 ml (25-50 drops)3-5 times a dayChildren aged 6-14 yearsat or after the meal, possibly before bedtime2 ml (50 drops)3-5 times a day before bedtime1-2 ml (25-50 drops)3-5 times a dayChildren aged 6-14 yearsat or after mealtime, possibly before bedtime2 ml (50 drops)3-5 times a dayAdolescents aged 14 and over and adultsat or after mealtime, possibly before bedtimeFor the preparation of imaging examinations: The medicine will be dosed according to the planned examination by your doctor.Flushing agent poisoning: As this is an emergency, the dosage is individualized and administered by a doctor.Dosing aid: A measuring container is enclosed with the medicine for correct dosing.Advantages
- Espumisan helps against flatulence and infant colic
- Do not exceed the total dose without consulting a doctor
- Take the medicine undiluted
Ingredients
1 ml emulsion contains: | |
Simeticone | 40 mg |
(equivalent to) dimethicone | 38.835 mg |
Polyoxyethylene (1500) monostearate (HST) | + |
glycerol monostearate (HST) | + |
sorbic acid (HST) | + |
hyprolose (HST) | + |
Sodium cyclamate (HST) | + |
saccharin sodium (HST) | + |
Water, purified (HST) | + |