Polymethylsiloxane polyhydrate

Polymethylsiloxane polyhydrate

Digestive Over the counter

Prescription status is set country by country — the label where you live is the one that applies.

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Typical dose
22.5 g
3× a day
Times
On an empty stomach

A usual adult range, not a national label — the dose and the timing differ by country and by product.

Used for

  • Diarrhoea
  • Poisoning

Approved uses differ by country — some of these may be off-label or unapproved where you live.

Worth knowing

  • Separate from other medicines by 2 hours
  • Can cause constipation

Reference information, not medical advice. Discuss any change with your doctor.