In the phase 2 ZUPREME 1 trial, the once-weekly amylin analog was well tolerated, with nausea mostly mild and limited to dose escalation.
|Articles|July 27, 2022
Daily OTC Pearl: Simethicone
Author(s)Saro Arakelians, PharmD
Simethicone helps with relief of gas, pressure, and bloating.
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Indication: Simethicone helps with relief of gas, pressure, and bloating.
Insight:
- Inactive ingredients: FD&C yellow 6, gelatin, glycerin, purified water, sorbitol.
- Active ingredients: Simethicone 180 mg (in each softgel).
- Directions: Swallow 1 or 2 softgels as needed after a meal. Do not exceed 2 softgels per day except under the advice and supervision of a physician.
- Keep away from children.
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