Children's Gas-X® Tongue Twisters™ FAQ's
What are Children's Gas-X Tongue Twisters?
Children's Gas-X Tongue Twisters provide relief of your child's gas symptoms in an easy-to-give Thin Strip® form. Children's Gas-X Tongue Twisters dissolve right on your child's tongue, so they're easy to give and allow for no mess. (top of page)
How do I know if Children's Gas-X Tongue Twisters are right for my child's symptoms?
Children's Gas-X Tongue Twisters help relieve the pressure, bloating and fullness that are commonly referred to as “gas.” (top of page)
How do Children's Gas-X Tongue Twisters work to relieve gas?
Children's Gas-X Tongue Twisters help to gently break down gas bubbles in your child's digestive tract, making it easier for the gas to pass through his/her system and thereby relieving pressure and bloating. (top of page)
What is the active ingredient in Children's Gas-X Tongue Twisters?
The active ingredient in Children's Gas-X Tongue Twisters is Simethicone, the #1 pediatrician recommended ingredient for the relief of gas in children. (top of page)
How much Simethicone is there in Children's Gas-X Tongue Twisters?
Each Tongue Twisters strip (one dose) contains 40mg of Simethicone. (top of page)
What other ingredients are there in Children's Gas-X Tongue Twisters?
Inactive ingredients include: corn starch modified, ethyl alcohol, FD&C Red #40, flavor, hypromellose, maltodextrin, polyethylene glycol, sorbitol, sucralose, titanium dioxide and water. (top of page)
Do Children's Gas-X Tongue Twisters contain Alcohol?
Yes, Children's Gas-X Tongue Twisters contain less than 0.5% alcohol. (top of page)
Do Children's Gas-X Tongue Twisters contain artificial colors or flavors?
Yes, Children's Gas-X Tongue Twisters contain FD&C Red #40 and sweet cinnamon artificial flavor. (top of page)
Will Children's Gas-X Tongue Twisters stain clothing?
Children's Gas-X Tongue Twisters have not been tested to determine whether the product stains various clothing fabrics. (top of page)
What flavors of Children's Gas-X Tongue Twisters are available?
Children's Gas-X Tongue Twisters are currently available in sweet cinnamon flavor. (top of page)
How are Children's Gas-X Tongue Twisters different than Gas-X for Adults?
While both contain the same active ingredient, Simethicone, Children's Gas-X Tongue Twisters contain 40mg of Simethicone per dose, whereas Adult Gas-X contains between 80mg to 180mg per dose. (top of page)
What is the recommended dose of Children's Gas-X Tongue Twisters?
The recommended dose of Children's Gas-X Tongue Twisters is 1 strip (40mg). Dosing is recommended after meals and at bedtime. (top of page)
How often may I give my child Children's Gas-X Tongue Twisters?
All dosages may be repeated as needed, after meals and at bedtime, or as directed by a physician. However, one should not exceed 6 strips in a 24 hour period except under the advice and supervision of a physician. (top of page)
Can I give Children's Gas-X Tongue Twisters to my newborn or infant?
No, Children's Gas-X Tongue Twisters are designed for children ages 2-12 years and should not be given to newborns or infants.
For newborns and infants, try Baby Gas-X Infant Drops, which are designed to help relieve infant gas and contain the #1 pediatrician recommended ingredient.
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Are Children's Gas-X Tongue Twisters safe?
Yes. Children's Gas-X Tongue Twisters are safe because the active ingredient, Simethicone, works gently to relieve your child's gas symptoms without being absorbed into his or her system or bloodstream. (top of page)
Are there any side effects associated with Children's Gas-X Tongue Twisters?
There are no known side effects of simethicone, the active ingredient in Children's Gas-X Tongue Twisters, when used as directed. (top of page)
How quickly will my child feel relief?
While each individual and child is different, Children's Gas-X Tongue Twisters begin working fast to help relieve your child's gas symptoms. (top of page)
Where can I get Children's Gas-X Tongue Twisters?
Children's Gas-X Tongue Twisters are available in most major Food, Drug, and Mass merchandising stores where anti-gas products are sold. (top of page)
Are Children's Gas-X Tongue Twisters kosher?
No, Children's Gas-X Tongue Twisters are not certified kosher. (top of page)