what does simethocone do
Simethicone is an orally administered anti-foaming agent used to reduce bloating, discomfort or pain caused by excessive gas â mainly swallowed air, with small amounts of hydrogen and methane â in the stomach or intestines. Simethicone is a mixture of polydimethylsiloxane and hydrated silica gel.lthough simethicone has also been promoted as a treatment for colic in babies, randomised controlled trials have not demonstrated efficacy for this use; despite traditional views on the subject, colic does not appear to be caused by gas.