Application notes ESPUMISAN Emulsion
The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.
How to use?
Take the medicine undiluted. For infants, you can pour the emulsion directly into the bottle or administer 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 symptoms persist or recur regularly, you should consult your doctor.
Overdose?
No overdose symptoms are known. If in doubt, consult your doctor.
As a general rule: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing, especially with infants, small children and older people. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautions.
A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information on the package leaflet. As the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.
Dosage
Excessive gas formation in the gastrointestinal tract, increased gas formation after operations and infant colic:
Infants 1 ml (25 drops) several times a day with or after the infant's meal (breastfeeding or bottle), possibly before bedtime
Children aged 1-6 years 1 ml (25 drops) 3-5 times a day with or after a meal, possibly before bedtime
Children aged 6-14 years 1-2 ml (25-50 drops) 3-5 times a day with or after a meal, possibly before bedtime
Adolescents aged 14 and over and adults 2 ml (50 drops) 3-5 times daily with or after a meal, possibly before bedtime
In preparation for imaging examinations: The medicine will be dosed by your doctor according to the planned examination.
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 to ensure correct dosing.
Application areas ESPUMISAN Emulsion
- Excessive gas formation in the gastrointestinal tract, e.g. flatulence
- Infant colic (abdominal cramps in infants)
- Facilitation of imaging examinations in the abdominal area
- Poisoning with detergents
Mode of action ESPUMISAN Emulsion
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 elimination of the gases by destroying this foam.
Composition ESPUMISAN Emulsion
Based on 1 ml emulsion
40 mg simeticone
38.835 mg dimethicone
+ polyoxyethylene (1500) monostearate
+ glycerol monostearate
+ sorbic acid
+ hyprolose
+ sodium cyclamate
+ saccharin sodium
+ water, purified
Contraindications ESPUMISAN Emulsion
What speaks against use?
- 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.
- Lactation: According to current knowledge, there are no indications that the medicinal product should not be used during lactation.
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.
Side effects ESPUMISAN Emulsion
What adverse effects can occur?
No side effects are currently known for this medicine.
If you notice a change in your state of health or a 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.
Hints ESPUMISAN Emulsion
What should you be aware of?
- 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)!
