10 best analogues of Espumizan

Contents

List of top 10 inexpensive and effective analogues of Espumizan according to KP
How to choose an analogue of Espumisan
Reviews of doctors about analogues of Espumizan
Popular questions and answers
- When can Espumizan analogues be used?
- What happens if you stop taking Espumizan and switch to an analogue?

“There is a hurricane in the stomach – take Espumizan” – many have heard this advertising slogan. Espumizan effectively helps to cope with increased gas formation, which is accompanied by pain and bloating in the abdomen. We asked experts if Espumizan has analogues, how they work and in what cases they are used.

The active substance of Espumizan is simethicone, which destroys gas bubbles that have accumulated in the stomach and intestines. The drug helps well with bloating and other symptoms of increased gas formation, including pain, cramps and “rumbling”¹.

Espumizan is prescribed for excessive formation of gases in the gastrointestinal tract and before diagnostic studies of the abdominal cavity and small pelvis. Simethicone acts only in the gastrointestinal tract, is not absorbed by the body and is excreted unchanged.

Espumizan is produced in capsules and in the form of an emulsion. Capsules can be taken by adults and children over 6 years old, and the emulsion can be taken by infants and young children. Espumizan has a minimum of contraindications – this is individual intolerance to the components and intestinal obstruction. The drug is so safe that it is approved for use in pregnant and lactating women. Espumizan contains no carbohydrates, so it is suitable for people with diabetes.

List of top 10 inexpensive and effective analogues of Espumizan according to KP

Together with experts, we have selected the 10 best analogues of Espumizan from Russian and foreign manufacturers. The list includes drugs with simethicone, as well as combined drugs that contain other active ingredients. Among the substitutes for Espumizan there are medicines and dietary supplements in the form of capsules, regular and chewable tablets, suspensions and drops for oral administration.

1. Sab Simplex

Sub Simplex is a drug based on simethicone. This analogue of Espumizan is available in the form of a suspension with a vanilla-fruity odor. The suspension is intended for oral administration and is dosed using a special pipette.

Sub Simplex is suitable for children and adults, only the dosage differs: for example, a single dose for newborns is 10 drops, and for adults – 30-45 drops. Sub Simplex is prescribed for intestinal colic in children, with increased gas formation, flatulence, and in preparation for ultrasound or radiography of the abdominal cavity and small pelvis².

Contraindications for Sab Simplex are the same as for Espumizan: obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract and individual intolerance to the components.

full analogue of Espumizan on the active substance; drug from a well-known manufacturer.

dosed with a pipette, which is not very convenient; not always on sale.

2. Semiotic

The Belarusian analogue of Espumizan contains simethicone and is available in capsules with a dosage of 40 mg and 80 mg.³. Simeotic helps to cope with increased gas formation and is prescribed for the same indications as Espumizan. Contraindications for drugs are also identical.

an analogue of Espumizan with the active ingredient simethicone; costs less than Espumizan.

rarely happens in the pharmacy network; there is no liquid dosage form, which is very convenient for children.

3. Bobotik

This analogue of Espumizan contains only simethicone and is available as an oral emulsion. Like Espumizan, Bobotik is prescribed for increased gas production and before diagnostic procedures – ultrasound and x-ray examination of the abdominal cavity⁴.

Bobotik can be taken by children from the 28th day of life. Drops are allowed to be mixed with non-carbonated water and baby food.

The drug is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to simethicone and obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract.

full analogue of Espumizan on the active substance; does not contain carbohydrates, can be taken with diabetes; suitable for the treatment of young children (from the second month of life).

not sold in all pharmacies.

4. Motilegaz Forte

This drug contains only simethicone at a dosage of 120 mg. Motilegaz Forte is available in capsules and is intended for adults only. The drug helps to reduce increased gas formation in diseases and disorders in the gastrointestinal tract⁵. The manufacturer promises the effect after taking one capsule.

Contraindications for use are the same as for Espumizan: obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract and hypersensitivity to simethicone and other components of the drug.

full analogue of Espumizan on the active substance.

not suitable for children and adolescents under 18 years of age; not always on sale.

5. Doctor Gazex

Dietary supplement based on simethicone combined with vitamin E. Dr. Gazeks helps reduce gas formation in the intestines, relieves bloating and functional colic⁶. The manufacturer does not recommend taking the supplement in case of hypersensitivity to the components, pregnancy and lactation, as well as children under 6 years of age.

low price in the segment; In addition to simethicone, it contains vitamin E.

should not be used by pregnant and lactating women, children under 6 years of age.

6. Meteospasmil

This combined preparation, in addition to simethicone, contains another active ingredient – alverin. Meteospasmil has a complex effect: relaxes the intestinal muscles, reduces spasms and increased gas formation⁷. It can be used as a substitute for Espumizan in preparation for diagnostic studies of the abdominal cavity and small pelvis, for abdominal pain, nausea, flatulence, diarrhea and constipation.

Unlike Espumizan, it is contraindicated in pregnant and lactating women, children under 14 years of age.

helps relieve pain and spasms.

contraindicated in children under 14 years of age, women during pregnancy and lactation; not sold in all pharmacies.

7. Pepphisis

The Indian substitute for Espumizan contains simethicone in combination with enzymes: papain and fungal diastase. Simethicone reduces gas formation, while papain and diastase improve the digestion of carbohydrates and proteins.⁸.

Pepfiz is prescribed for flatulence, chronic pancreatitis, liver diseases, in preparation for ultrasound and x-ray examination of the abdominal cavity.

The drug is available in the form of effervescent tablets, which are dissolved in about 130 ml of water before use. After dissolution, sodium and potassium salts are released from the tablet, which reduce the acidity of gastric juice and help to cope with heartburn.

Pepfiz should not be used by pregnant and lactating women, children under 12 years of age and people with hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

has a complex effect: reduces gas formation, reduces heartburn, pain and spasms, normalizes digestion.

Not suitable for children under 12, pregnant and lactating women.

8. Relzer

Relcer contains simethicone and other active ingredients: aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide and licorice root extract. Relcer helps to reduce gas formation, reduce the acidity of gastric juice, accelerate the recovery of the mucous membrane of the stomach and duodenum 12.

The drug is prescribed for gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer, acute and chronic gastritis, heartburn and flatulence⁹.

Contraindications: hypersensitivity to components, pregnancy, lactation, children under 10 years of age, Alzheimer’s disease, severe renal dysfunction.

a drug with a complex action helps to reduce heartburn, reduce gas formation and protect the mucous membrane of the stomach and duodenum 12.

unlike Espumizan, it is not suitable for pregnant and lactating women, and in children it can only be used after 10 years.

9. Unienzyme

In addition to simethicone, Unienzyme contains activated charcoal, nicotinamide and the enzymes papain and fungal diastase. Enzymes improve the digestion of proteins, fats and carbohydrates, simethicone reduces gas formation, activated charcoal neutralizes toxins, and nicotinamide normalizes the motility of the digestive tract. Unienzyme is prescribed for flatulence, nausea, heartburn, chronic pancreatitis and liver diseases.¹⁰.

Unienzyme should not be used in case of hypersensitivity to the components and acute diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, including acute pancreatitis. Pregnant and lactating women can take the drug under medical supervision.

has a complex effect – improves digestion, reduces gas formation, neutralizes toxins.

not suitable for children under 3 years old.

10. Imodium Plus

The composition of the drug includes two active ingredients – simethicone and loperamide. Simethicone reduces increased gas formation, and loperamide reduces intestinal motility and helps stop diarrhea.¹¹.

Imodium Plus is prescribed for diarrhea, which is accompanied by flatulence, pain, cramps and discomfort in the abdomen. The drug is available in the form of chewable tablets with the smell of vanilla and mint.

Imodium Plus is contraindicated in people with hypersensitivity to the components, lactating women, children under 12 years of age, patients with acute dysentery, bacterial enterocolitis, acute ulcerative colitis. Use during pregnancy is possible only for serious indications.

helps to stop diarrhea and eliminate associated symptoms: bloating, cramps, pain; pleasant taste.

can not be used during lactation and for the treatment of children under 12 years of age; very rarely on sale.

How to choose an analogue of Espumisan

– Doctors most often prescribe Espumizan, since he is the most famous – says owner and director of the Pharmedu educational project Tatyana Khodanovich. – But the buyer can easily choose an analogue at his discretion, while it is better to give preference to medicines, not dietary supplements. The main thing is that the composition contains simethicone. In situations where one simethicone is not enough, you can try combined preparations, for example, Meteospasmil, Unienzym, but it is better to consult your doctor about the replacement.

Reviews of doctors about analogues of Espumizan

– Most Espumizan analogues are considered effective – says MD, clinical pharmacologist Evgeny Davydov. – Especially the original Sub Simplex, the generic of which is Espumizan.