Wind-eze chewable tablets and gel capsule both contain the active ingredient simeticone, which is an 'anti-foaming agent'. As dimeticone is not absorbed, it is not anticipated that WindSetlers will have any adverse effects on pregnancy and lactation. If any side effects becomes severe, or if you notice any side effect not listed here, please tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. Active ingredients: Each tablet contains Dried Aluminium Hydoxide Gel (calculated as Aluminium Oxide) 170mg, Magnesium Hydroxide 164mg, Simeticone 25mg. Activated dimeticone is not absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and does not interfere with gastric secretion or absorption of nutrients.

This includes indigestion caused by over-indulging in food or drink, heartburn in pregnancy and nervous indigestion. The recommended dose for Wind-eze tablets and gel capsules is one to be taken three or four times a day, when needed to relieve symptoms.WindSetlers Gel Capsules offer discreet and express relief to bloating and trapped wind, as they contain simethicone which breaks down bubbles of gas in the stom­ach, the root cause of uncomfortable and embarrassing bloating and trapped wind. Seek advice before using if you are breast feeding, pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from allergies. Rita Ghelani (BPharm, MRPharmS) Pharmacist A UK registered practising pharmacist with over 20 years' experience, Rita is a member of the medical journalists’ association (MJA) and has a wealth of experience in community pharmacy.

Simeticone is the active ingredient in Wind-eze, it works by bringing together all the small bubbles of gas that can get trapped among the stomach contents. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme at www. This medicine contains a wind reliever and antacids, which can be used to relieve bloating and the pain of trapped wind. To relieve abdominal pain, flatulence, bloating, wind or other symptoms caused by a build up of trapped gas in the stomach or intestines.Rarely, hypersensitivity reactions such as rash, pruritis, facial oedema, tongue oedema and respiratory difficulty have been reported. Anti-flatulent defoaming agent for the symptomatic relief of flatulence, wind pains, bloating, abdominal distension and other symptoms associated with intestinal gas 4.

People with high levels of calcium in their blood (hypercalcaemia), for example as a result of bone marrow cancer, cancer that has spread to the bones or overactivity of the parathyroid glands (hyperparathyroidism).

However, if you're taking a medicine that contains simeticone combined with other ingredients, read the leaflet to check it's safe to drink alcohol. Adults and children of 12 years and over: One or two tablets, after meals, at bedtimes or when you need to. Just because a side effect is stated here doesn't mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.