Common Coating on tongue.

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Seizure.

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

Expert advice for Imipenem

Imipenem is given as a powder for solution for intravenous infusion by a doctor or nurse using a suitable infusion fluid.
Do not start or continue the imipenem, if you have kidney, liver, or urinary problems; history of fits (seizures) or central nervous system problems (e.g. tremors).
Do not take imipenem if you experience inflammation of the large intestine (colitis) or any other gastrointestinal disease.
Do not drive or operate heavy machinery because you may feel sleepy or dizzy while being treated with imipenem.
Avoid using imipenem, if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.

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. Is imipenem a penicillin or beta lactam drug?
Imipenem is not a penicillin drug. It is a carbapenem beta-lactam antibiotic

Q. Is Imipenem nephrotoxic or cause seizures?
Ganciclovir along with Imipenem can increase risk of seizures. Imipenem generally not been shown to cause nephrotoxicity. Please consult your doctor if you experience these side effects

Q. What is imipenem-cilastatin used for?
Imipenem and cilastatin are used as combination therapy for bacterial infections. Cilastatin reduces the inactivation of imipenem from enzymes released from kidney and extends their spectrum of activity

Q. What organisms does Imipenem cover?
Imipenem is active against most of the gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobes as well as anaerobes. It is effective against pseudomonas, legionella, and acinetobacter, and many other; not treatable by other antibiotics.