Focin MS Syrup

Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS

Last updated on 21 Sep 2025 | 05:35 PM (IST)

Focin MS Syrup is given to children for the treatment of bacterial infections of the teeth, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, and genital tract. This medicine is also given as an empirical antibiotic for infected diarrhea mixed with blood and serious infections like peritonitis.

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General Information

Contains

Ofloxacin (50mg)+ Metronidazole (120mg)+ Simethicone (10mg)

Marketer

Reticine Pharmaids Limited

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Product introduction

Give Focin MS Syrup to your child orally, preferably at a fixed time, either before or after meals. In case your child develops a stomach upset, prefer giving it with meals. Generally, this medicine is prescribed to be given two times a day, in the morning and evening. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of intake, repeat the same dose but do not double the dose if it is time for the next dose. Never change the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor since these depend upon the type and severity of the infection, your child’s age, and body weight.

In some cases, this medicine may cause some minor and temporary side effects, including nausea, vomiting, weight loss, metallic taste, headache, loss of appetite, abdominal cramps, and mild skin rash. These side effects are temporary and recede when your child gets used to the medicine. In case the side effects persist or start bothering your child, consult your child’s doctor without any delay.

Narrate your child’s complete medical history to your child’s doctor, including any previous episode of allergy, heart problem, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.

Uses of Focin MS Syrup

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Focin MS Syrup

Treatment of Bacterial infections
Focin MS Syrup is an antibiotic medicine given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections such as tooth abscess, gum infection, pneumonia, diarrhea, dysentery, peritonitis, burning sensation while passing urine, and certain genital tract infections. This medicine inhibits the growth of infection-causing bacteria by stopping it from multiplying. You may start seeing an improvement in the infection within 3 to 5 days of regular dosing. But, you must still finish the full course of the medicine and never stop it abruptly by yourself as that may worsen your child’s condition or cause infection recurrence.

Side effects of Focin MS Syrup

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Focin MS

Vomiting
Nausea
Weight loss
Abdominal pain
Headache
Diarrhea
Loss of appetite
Dizziness
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Metallic taste
Urine discoloration

How to use Focin MS Syrup

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Focin MS Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Focin MS Syrup works

Focin MS Syrup is a combination of three active ingredients. While two of its ingredients, namely ofloxacin and metronidazole are antibiotics, simethicone is a gas-absorbing agent that improves gastric tolerability of the combination. The antibiotic ingredients interfere with the genetic material of bacteria by impairing its DNA. This kills the infection-causing bacteria, preventing its growth and stopping the infection. On the other hand, Simethicone binds with the gas bubbles produced as a result of the other two ingredients or as a result of some other problem. By doing so, it aids in the removal of gases and provides relief in stomach pain and bloating.

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Quick tips

Diarrhea is a common side effect of this medicine. If it occurs, make sure your child drinks plenty of water.
Your child may have an altered taste or furry tongue (coating of Focin MS Syrup on tongue) after taking Focin MS Syrup. Eating citrus fruit or sipping plenty of water or fruit juice may help.
Do not give any calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamin, or antacid within 2 hours of taking Focin MS Syrup as these can affect the absorption of the medicine.
Never use this medicine for the common cold and flu as they are caused by viruses and Focin MS Syrup treats only bacterial infections.
Discontinue Focin MS Syrup and inform the doctor immediately if your child develops a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or has difficulty in breathing.
Only give Focin MS Syrup to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Consuming alcohol while taking Focin MS Syrup may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Focin MS Syrup may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Focin MS Syrup is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Focin MS Syrup may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Focin MS Syrup may make you feel sleepy, dizzy, confused. You may have hallucinations, fits (convulsions) or temporary eyesight problems (such as blurred or double vision) affecting your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Focin MS Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Focin MS Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Focin MS Syrup should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Focin MS Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

What should I tell the doctor before giving Focin MS Syrup to my child?

You must tell the doctor if your child is suffering from heart disease, seizures, psychiatric disorders, diabetes, photoallergy (allergy from sunlight), neuromuscular disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, or genetic disorders involving blood vessels. This is because there is a possibility that Focin MS Syrup may aggravate these conditions and result in complications.

Can Focin MS Syrup be given along with cough and cold medicines?

No, do not give Focin MS Syrup with cough and cold medicines. The reason being, one of the ingredients present in Focin MS Syrup can interact with alcohol-containing medicines like cough syrups and can lead to disulfiram reaction, causing nausea, vomiting, flushing, dizziness, etc.

What if I give an overdose of Focin MS Syrup by mistake?

An extra dose of Focin MS Syrup is unlikely to harm. However, if you think you have given too much to your child, immediately speak to a doctor. Overdose may cause unwanted side effects such as seizures, tremors, severe headache, sudden weakness, blood cell abnormalities, and rapid and irregular heartbeat. Rush to your child’s doctor if you notice any of these symptoms.

What should I do if my child shows no improvement even after taking Focin MS Syrup for the prescribed duration?

It could mean that Focin MS Syrup is unable to kill the infection-causing bacteria. In such a case, visit your child’s doctor who may prescribe some other antibiotic that has a higher efficacy against the disease-causing bacteria. Remember, that sometimes, such antibiotics may have to be given by IV route (intravenous injection) in the hospital.

Can other medicines be given at the same time as Focin MS Syrup?

Focin MS Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Focin MS Syrup. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

How should Focin MS Syrup be stored?

Store Focin MS Syrup at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Children may accidentally consume medicines if they find them while playing around. So, make sure that all the medicines are kept away from their reach and sight.

Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Focin MS Syrup?

Antibiotics usually do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child who has just been vaccinated. However, children taking antibiotics should not get vaccinated until they recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given.

My child has been passing red-brown urine ever since he started taking Focin MS Syrup? Is it normal?

Focin MS Syrup contains active ingredient metronidazole, which causes red-brown urine. It is not pathogenic but a side effect. It subsides once the medicine is stopped after the completion of the treatment.

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Address: Village. Jandheri, Near Sugar Mill,Ambala Cantt-136135,Haryana

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Focin MS Syrup

Benefits of Focin MS Syrup

Side effects of Focin MS Syrup

How to use Focin MS Syrup

How Focin MS Syrup works

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

What should I tell the doctor before giving Focin MS Syrup to my child?

Can Focin MS Syrup be given along with cough and cold medicines?

What if I give an overdose of Focin MS Syrup by mistake?

What should I do if my child shows no improvement even after taking Focin MS Syrup for the prescribed duration?

Can other medicines be given at the same time as Focin MS Syrup?

How should Focin MS Syrup be stored?

Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Focin MS Syrup?

My child has been passing red-brown urine ever since he started taking Focin MS Syrup? Is it normal?

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Therapeutic Class

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Peripheral Smear Examination

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