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INFANTS' MYLICON Drops (J&J -- Merck) Antiflatulent

Active Ingredients:

Each 0.3 mL of drops contains simethicone, 20 mg.

Uses:

Relieves the discomfort of infant gas frequently caused by air swallowing or certain formulas or foods. The defoaming action of INFANTS' MYLICON Drops relieves flatulence by dispersing and preventing the formation of mucus-surrounded gas pockets in the gastrointestinal tract. INFANTS' MYLICON Drops act in the stomach and intestines to change the surface tension of gas bubbles enabling them to coalesce, thereby freeing and eliminating the gas more easily by belching or passing flatus.

Directions:

Age (yr) Weight (lb) Dose
infants under 2 under 24 0.3 mL
children over 2 over 24 0.6 mL

Warnings:

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose get medical help or contact poison control center right away.

Other Information:

Inactive Ingredients:   carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, D&C Red 22, D&C Red 28, flavors, maltitol, microcrystalline cellulose, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, xanthan gum, non-staining formula contains no Red 22 or Red 28.

How Supplied:

INFANTS' MYLICON Drops are available in bottles of 15 ml (0.5 fl oz) and 30 ml (1.0 fl oz) original pink, pleasant tasting liquid and non-staining formula. NDC 16837-630; 16837-911.

PRODUCT PHOTO(S):

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Further information

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