Side Effects:

Common Coating on tongue.

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

Expert advice for Simethicone
It is better to take with food or at bedtime.

Expert advice for Ped O DS Syrup
Your doctor has prescribed Ped o ds to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Ped o ds and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Simethicone antacid?
No. Simethicone is not an antacid. But it is used in preparations which are used as antacid

Q. Does it contain aspirin?
It does not contain aspirin

Q. Is Simethicone available over the counter?
Yes. Simethicone is sold over the counter without a prescription

Q. Is Simethicone gluten free?
Yes. Simethicone is gluten free. However, please refer to package insert of the prescribed brand before use

Q. Is Simethicone safe?
Yes. Simethicone is relatively safe

Q. Is it safe for babies?
Safe for infants and babies, if used as recommended. In case of any side-effects, consult your doctor

Q. Is it safe to take Simethicone daily?
It is advisable to take Simethicone only as per the instructions of the doctor

Q. Is Simethicone good for gas?
Yes. Simethicone is effective in the treatment of gas

Q. Does it have any side effects?
It does not have any known serious side-effects

Q. Can I take simethicone with ibuprofen, famotidine, lansoprazole, omeprazole, antibiotics, ranitidine, ciprofloxacin, Pepto-bismol, or Depakote?
Yes. Simethicone can be taken with ibuprofen, famotidine, lansoprazole, omeprazole, antibiotics, ranitidine, ciprofloxacin, Pepto-bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) or Depakote (divalproate sodium), if prescribed by your doctor

Q. Does Simethicone cause nausea or constipation?
Simethicone is not known to cause nausea or constipation. If you experience any such symptoms, please consult your doctor

Q. Is Simethicone effective against acid reflux?
Simethicone is effective in controlling acid reflux if combined with an antacid.

Q. What is Ped o ds used for?
Ped o ds is used to treat bacterial infections of the kidneys or bladder (urinary tract), chest or lungs, male or female sex organs (genital tract) which include gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted infection that can affect both men and women, and skin and soft tissue infections.

Q. Is Ped o ds a fluoroquinolone antibiotic?
Ped o ds is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic and it works by killing the bacteria (bactericidal) that cause infections.

Q. Is Ped o ds an antibiotic?
Ped o ds is an antibiotic and it belongs to the group of fluoroquinolones.

Q. Is Ped o ds bacteriostatic or bactericidal?
Ped o ds is bactericidal (kills bacteria) and shows antibacterial activity against wide range of both gram negative and gram positive micro-organisms.

Q. Is Ped o ds a penicillin?
Ped o ds is not a penicillin. Ped o ds belongs to fluoroquinolone group of antibiotics.

Q. Is Ped o ds a painkiller?
Ped o ds is not a pain killer. It is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic.

Q. Is Ped o ds a sulfa drug?
Ped o ds is not a sulfa drug. Ped o ds belongs to the group of fluoroquinolone antibiotics.

Q. Does Ped o ds contain sulfa?
Ped o ds does not contain sulfa. Ped o ds belongs to a group of medicines called fluoroquinolone antibiotics.

Q. Does Ped o ds affect birth control?
Ped o ds does not affect birth control. No interactions have been seen when Ped o ds is used with contraceptive pills. However, always talk to your doctor if you are asked to take any medicines when you are also taking birth control pills.

Q. Does Ped o ds contain penicillin?
Ped o ds does not contain penicillin. Ped o ds belongs to fluoroquinolone group of antibiotics.

Q. Does Ped o ds treat chlamydia?
Ped o ds is active against chlamydia and can be used for treating the chlamydia infections. Please consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for your infections.

Q. Does Ped o ds expire?
Yes, Ped o ds does expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date mentioned on the pack. You must check the expiry date before using any medicine.

Q. Can I take Ped o ds with paracetamol?
Ped o ds can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Ped o ds with ibuprofen?
Ped o ds when taken with Ibuprofen, can increase the risk of some side effects. There are a few reports of seizures or fits when these ibuprofen has been taken with Ped o ds. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.