Description
How Metsil Fort Works
Metsil Fort Chewable Tablet’s active ingredient is Simeticone, which is known for its antifoaming properties. Simeticone works by dispersing and preventing the formation of mucous surrounded gas pockets in the GI tract. It changes the surface tension of gas bubbles in the stomach and intestines, making them coalesce, which makes gas freed and eliminated more easily by belching or passing flatus.
Usage
Metsil Fort Chewable Tablet is primarily used for relieving the painful symptoms of excess gas in the digestive tract. It can also be used prior to gastroscopy to enhance visualization and prior to radiography of the intestine to reduce gas shadows. Additionally, it can be used to treat abdominal cramping, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, acid reflux, bloating, colic, diarrhea, distention, dyspepsia, flatulence, gastric ulcer, gastritis, heartburn, hiatus hernia, hyperacidity, pain, pancreatic insufficiency, peptic esophagitis, and peptic ulcer.
Dosage
For adults with flatulence, the recommended dosage is 100-250 mg 3-4 times daily as required. Metsil Fort Chewable Tablet may be given with an antacid. For infants with colic, the recommended dosage is 20-40 mg to be given with feeds.
Possible Side Effects
As with any medication, there may be some side effects associated with taking Metsil Fort Chewable Tablet. The common side effects may include nausea, constipation, diarrhea, or headache. It is important to notify your doctor if these symptoms persist or become severe.
Conclusion
Metsil Fort Chewable Tablet is a medication that can help relieve the painful symptoms of gas. It works by dispersing and preventing the formation of gas pockets in the GI tract. This medication can be used to treat various digestive issues and has a recommended dosage for both adults and infants. As with any medication, it’s important to follow the recommended dosage and notify your doctor if any side effects persist or become severe.
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