Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Simethicone is used in cat for Gas / bloating. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Simethicone in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Gas-X, Mylicon
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–2 mg/kg | q8-12h PRN | As needed | Gas / bloating | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
Absolute dose ceiling, regardless of body weight: 50 mg total (PO).
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Defoaming agent that reduces surface tension of gas bubbles in the GI tract, allowing coalescence and easier passage or absorption.
Very safe — not absorbed systemically. Used for acute bloat/gas. No significant drug interactions.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Simethicone pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cat — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.