- What is it for
- How it works
- How to use
- 1. Pills
- 2. Drops
- Who should not use
- Can pregnant women take Luftal?
- Possible side effects
Luftal is a medicine that has simethicone in its composition, indicated for the relief of excess gas, responsible for symptoms such as pain or intestinal colic. In addition, this medication can also be used in the preparation of patients who need to undergo digestive endoscopy or colonoscopy.
Luftal is available in drops or tablets, which can be purchased at pharmacies, for a price of about 4 to 38 reais, which will depend on the pharmaceutical form and the size of the package.
What is it for
Luftal serves to relieve symptoms such as abdominal discomfort, increased abdominal volume, pain and cramps in the abdomen, because it contributes to the elimination of the gases that cause these discomfort.
In addition, it can also be used as an auxiliary medication for preparing patients for medical examinations, such as digestive endoscopy or colonoscopy.
How it works
Simethicone acts on the stomach and intestine, decreasing the surface tension of digestive fluids and leading to the rupture of bubbles and preventing the formation of larger bubbles, allowing them to be eliminated more easily, resulting in the relief of symptoms associated with gas retention.
How to use
The dosage depends on the pharmaceutical form to be used:
1. Pills
The recommended dose for adults is 1 tablet, 3 times a day, with meals.
2. Drops
Luftal drops can be administered directly into the mouth or diluted with a little water or other food. The recommended dose depends on age:
- Babies: 3 to 5 drops, 3 times a day; Children up to 12 years: 5 to 10 drops, 3 times a day; Children over 12 years and adults: 13 drops, 3 times a day.
The bottle must be shaken before use. See what causes baby colic and tips that can help relieve it.
Who should not use
Luftal should not be used by people with hypersensitivity to the components of the formula, people who suffer from abdominal distension, severe colic, pain that persists for more than 36 hours or who feel a palpable mass in the abdomen region.
Can pregnant women take Luftal?
Luftal can be used by pregnant women if authorized by the doctor.
Possible side effects
Generally, this medication is well tolerated because simethicone is not absorbed by the body, acting only within the digestive system, being completely eliminated from the feces, without changes.
However, although it is rare, in some cases contact eczema or hives can occur.
