What is Infants Gas Relief: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Infants Gas Relief overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Anti-Gas Ultra Strength, Bicarsim, Bicarsim Forte, Gas Relief, Gas-X, Gas-X Extra Strength, Gas-X Thin Strips Extra Strength, Gas-X Ultra Strength, Good Neighbor Pharmacy Anti-Gas, Good Neighbor Pharmacy Gas Relief, Good Neighbor Pharmacy Infant Gas Relief, Good Sense Gas Relief, Good Sense Infants' Simethicone Drops, Health Mart Gas Relief, Infants' Gas Relief

Generic Names:

  • Simethicone

Uses:

  • Treats pain and pressure of excess gas in the stomach and intestines.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Antiflatulent, Diagnostic Agent, Endoscopy Adjunct

Forms:

  • Capsule, Tablet, Thin Sheet, Chewable Tablet, Liquid

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What is Infants Gas Relief used for?

What form(s) does Infants Gas Relief come in

  • Capsule

  • Tablet

  • Thin Sheet

  • Chewable Tablet

  • Liquid

What are common Infants Gas Relief doses?

  • Bottle 30ML of 20MG/0.3ML

Common Infants Gas Relief prescriptions

  • Infants Gas Relief
    30ml of 20mg/0.3ml bottle

How to take Infants Gas Relief

  • Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often. Always follow dosing instructions on the label when taking this medicine without your doctor's advice.

  • This medicine works best if you take it after meals and at bedtime.

  • Chew the chewable tablet before swallowing.

  • Shake the oral liquid well just before each use. Measure the medicine with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup.

  • Shake the oral liquid well just before each use. Measure the medicine with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often. Always follow dosing instructions on the label when taking this medicine without your doctor's advice.

  • This medicine works best if you take it after meals and at bedtime.

  • Chew the chewable tablet before swallowing.

What to do if you miss a dose of Infants Gas Relief

  • You should not use two doses at the same time.

  • Take the missed dose as soon as possible.

  • If it is almost time for your next regular dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.

Infants Gas Relief contraindications

  • You should not use simethicone if you have ever had an allergic reaction to it.

Infants Gas Relief warnings

  • Talk to your doctor if you have problems with gas often. There may be a serious but treatable cause.

  • No severe side effects have been reported with the use of simethicone.

  • You should not use more of this medicine in a 24-hour period than your doctor orders, or more than the dose listed on the medicine label directions.

  • If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.

Infants Gas Relief interactions

  • Avoid drinking soda or soft drinks, or eating foods that may cause an increase in stomach gas.

  • You should not use more of this medicine in a 24-hour period than your doctor orders, or more than the dose listed on the medicine label directions.

  • Talk to your doctor if you have problems with gas often. There may be a serious but treatable cause.

  • No severe side effects have been reported with the use of simethicone.

Infants Gas Relief side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Mild diarrhea

  • Heartburn

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Heartburn

  • Mild diarrhea

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