Medicine information
Uses & overview
Flatstomach is a Steris Healthcare Tablet listed in the Gastroenterology range. Its verified composition is Simethicone and Activated Charcoal Tablets. The available product record lists the pack as For 10 Tablet. Detailed clinical indications have not yet been verified for this catalogue record. Refer to the labelled pack and consult a qualified doctor or pharmacist before using it. A valid prescription is required. The prescribing clinician decides the dose, duration and suitability based on the patient’s condition and medical history.
How to use
Indication Dose Frequency Timing Duration Flatulence / Bloating (acute) 1–2 tablets 3–4 times daily After meals and at bedtime Until symptoms resolve Functional dyspepsia 1–2 tablets 3 times daily After each main meal 2–4 weeks IBS (gas-predominant) 1–2 tablets 3 times daily After meals Ongoing; review monthly Post-operative distension 1–2 tablets 3–4 times daily As directed by surgeon Until bowel function normalises Endoscopy preparation 2 tablets Single dose or as per protocol 30–60 minutes before procedure Single-use pre-procedural Food intolerance (on-demand) 1–2 tablets As needed Immediately before or after implicated meal On demand General Administration Instructions: Tablets should be chewed thoroughly before swallowing for maximum efficacy — particularly important for simethicone's mechanical action and charcoal's surface contact with gut contents. Take preferably after meals and at bedtime. Drink adequate water (at least 1 full glass — 250 mL) with each dose, particularly when taking activated charcoal, to prevent constipation. Activated charcoal will cause stools to appear black or very dark — patients must be counselled about this expected, harmless colour change to prevent unnecessary alarm or confusion with gastrointestinal bleeding. Side Effects and Safety Profile Common Side Effects: Black stools: Universally expected with activated charcoal — harmless and reversible on stopping. Patients must be counselled proactively. Mild constipation (activated charcoal…
Storage
Keep Flatstomach in its original pack and follow the storage temperature printed on the label. Protect it from excess heat, moisture and direct sunlight, and keep it out of the reach of children.
