Is Simeticone compatible with breastfeeding? Do we have alternatives for Simeticone?

Simeticone

July 1, 2015 (Very Low Risk)

Simethicone is an activated form of dimethicone used to treat flatulence orally.

Dimethicone is a fluid type of silicone with a methyl as organic group radical. Silicones are polymers of silicon tied to oxygen atoms with high molecular weight (see information on silicone and dimethicone).

At latest update, relevant published data on excretion into breast milk were not found. Because it is not absorbed through the skin or orally along with a high molecular weight, excretion into breast milk in significant amount or absorption by the infant gut is highly unlikely.

It is also a drug approved for use in young infants.

Alternatives

We do not have alternatives for Simeticone since it is relatively safe.

Very Low Risk

Compatible. Not risky for breastfeeding or infant.

Low Risk

Moderately safe. Mild risk possible. Follow up recommended. Read the Comment.

High Risk

Poorly safe. Evaluate carefully. Use a safer alternative. Read the Comment.

Very High Risk

Not recommended. Cessation of breastfeeding or alternative.

Synonyms

  • Activated Dimethicone
  • Antifoam AF
  • Simethicone

Writings

  • σιμεθικόνη (Greek)
  • سيميتيكون (Arabic)
  • Симетикон (Cyrillic)
  • 西甲硅油 (Chinese)
  • シメチコン (Japanese)

Drug trade names

References

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  2. Simeticona Ficha técnica 2009 Full text (in our servers)
  3. Mahadevan U, Kane S. American gastroenterological association institute technical review on the use of gastrointestinal medications in pregnancy. Gastroenterology. 2006Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  4. Nice FJ, Snyder JL, Kotansky BC. Breastfeeding and over-the-counter medications. J Hum Lact. 2000Abstract
  5. Hagemann TM. Gastrointestinal medications and breastfeeding. J Hum Lact. 1998Abstract