Pedex S Information
Pedex S is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup. Pedex S also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Pedex S. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Pedex S include Skin Rash, Headache, Dizziness. While these are the most often observed Pedex S side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Pedex S are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Pedex S is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Pedex S related warnings talks about Pedex S's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Asthma, Smoking Addiction must refrain from the use of Pedex S since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Pedex S contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Pedex S with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Pedex S is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Pedex S Benefits & Uses
Pedex S is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
Pedex S Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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Pedex S Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Pedex S is used -
Severe
- Difficulty breathing
- Irregular heartbeat
Moderate
- Respiratory Tract Inflammation
Mild
- Cough
- Musculoskeletal Pain (Bone, Muscle or Joint)
- Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Common
- Skin Rash (Read More - DIY Skin Rash Relief: Simple Home Remedies That Work)
- Headache
- Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
- Nausea or vomiting
- Epigastric Pain
- Diarrhoea
- Bronchospasm
- Stomach Upset
- Skin irritation
- Sensation of Burning
- Sensation of Stinging
- Throat Irritation
Pedex S Related Warnings
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Is the use of Pedex S safe for pregnant women?
Pedex S shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
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Is the use of Pedex S safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Pedex S. It should only be taken after medical advice.
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What is the effect of Pedex S on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Pedex S on kidney have been reported.
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What is the effect of Pedex S on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Pedex S. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
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What is the effect of Pedex S on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Pedex S. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Severe Interaction of Pedex S with Other Drugs
Pedex S should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
Pedex S Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pedex S unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Allergy
- Asthma
- Smoking Addiction
- Dermatitis
- Depression
- Epilepsy
- Phenylketonuria (PKU)
- Diabetes
- Potassium Deficiency
- Kidney Disease
- Heart Disease
- Asthma
Frequently asked Questions about Pedex S
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Is this Pedex S habit forming or addictive?
Pedex S does not cause addiction.
Pedex S Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Pedex S
There is no information on the effects of taking Pedex S with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
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Interaction between Alcohol and Pedex S
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Pedex S with alcohol will be.
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This medicine data has been created by -
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