DIMETHICONE and ABDOMINAL DISTENSION

30 reports of this reaction

1.9% of all DIMETHICONE reports

#11 most reported adverse reaction

Overview

ABDOMINAL DISTENSION is the #11 most commonly reported adverse reaction for DIMETHICONE, manufactured by Kenvue Brands LLC. There are 30 FDA adverse event reports linking DIMETHICONE to ABDOMINAL DISTENSION. This represents approximately 1.9% of all 1,584 adverse event reports for this drug.

Patients taking DIMETHICONE who experience abdominal distension should discuss this symptom with their healthcare provider to determine whether it may be related to their medication and what alternatives may be available.

Reporting Frequency

ABDOMINAL DISTENSION30 of 1,584 reports

ABDOMINAL DISTENSION is a less commonly reported adverse event for DIMETHICONE, but still significant enough to appear in the safety profile.

Other Side Effects of DIMETHICONE

In addition to abdominal distension, the following adverse reactions have been reported for DIMETHICONE:

DIARRHOEA — 53 reports
VOMITING — 49 reports
PYREXIA — 46 reports
ABDOMINAL PAIN — 44 reports
NAUSEA — 42 reports
PNEUMONIA — 42 reports
OFF LABEL USE — 41 reports
DRUG INEFFECTIVE — 33 reports
MALAISE — 32 reports
DECREASED APPETITE — 31 reports

Other Drugs Associated with ABDOMINAL DISTENSION

The following drugs have also been linked to abdominal distension in FDA adverse event reports:

AGNUS CASTUS ALLANTOIN APIS MELLIFERA BARIUM SULFATE CAMPHOR AND MENTHOL CHLOROXYLENOL COCOA BUTTER, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL DALTEPARIN SODIUM DEXTROSE MONOHYDRATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM LACTATE, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE DIPHENHYDRAMINE CITRATE, IBUPROFEN ECHINACEA ANGUSTIFOLIA GLYCERIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL, PRAMOXINE HCL, WHITE PETROLATUM IBUPROFEN AND FAMOTIDINE IBUPROFEN, DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL INSTALAX POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 LIDOCAINE HCI LINACLOTIDE LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE AND SIMETHICONE LYCOPODIUM CLAVATUM SPORE NEOSTIGMINE METHYLSULFATE

Frequently Asked Questions

Does DIMETHICONE cause ABDOMINAL DISTENSION?

ABDOMINAL DISTENSION has been reported as an adverse event in 30 FDA reports for DIMETHICONE. This does not prove causation, but indicates an association observed in post-market surveillance data.

How common is ABDOMINAL DISTENSION with DIMETHICONE?

ABDOMINAL DISTENSION accounts for approximately 1.9% of all adverse event reports for DIMETHICONE, making it a notable side effect.

What should I do if I experience ABDOMINAL DISTENSION while taking DIMETHICONE?

If you experience abdominal distension while taking DIMETHICONE, contact your healthcare provider. They can evaluate whether the symptom is related to your medication and discuss potential adjustments to your treatment plan. Do not stop taking prescribed medication without consulting your doctor.

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Disclaimer: This analysis is based on FDA adverse event reports and is for informational purposes only. Reports do not prove causation. Always consult your healthcare provider.