Walamycin DS Suspension Information

Walamycin DS Suspension is a prescription drug, available for use as Suspension. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Walamycin DS Suspension also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The optimal dosage of Walamycin DS Suspension is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Walamycin DS Suspension side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Walamycin DS Suspension go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Walamycin DS Suspension's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. In addition, Walamycin DS Suspension's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Walamycin DS Suspension related warnings section.

Walamycin DS Suspension is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Walamycin DS Suspension contraindications section.

Besides this, Walamycin DS Suspension may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Walamycin DS Suspension, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Walamycin Benefits & Uses
Walamycin Dosage & How to Take
Walamycin Side Effects
Walamycin Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Walamycin with Other Drugs
Walamycin Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Walamycin
Walamycin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Walamycin DS Suspension Benefits & Uses

Walamycin DS Suspension is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
E. coli Infection
Salmonella
Shigellosis
Pseudomonas Infections

Walamycin DS Suspension 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
Adult	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 30 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 30 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 30 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 15 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Walamycin DS Suspension Related Warnings

Is the use of Walamycin DS Suspension safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Walamycin will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

Unknown
Is the use of Walamycin DS Suspension safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Walamycin for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Walamycin DS Suspension on the Kidneys?

Walamycin may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Walamycin DS Suspension on the Liver?

Using Walamycin does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Walamycin DS Suspension on the Heart?

Walamycin is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Walamycin DS Suspension with Other Drugs

Walamycin DS Suspension should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Walamycin DS Suspension Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Walamycin DS Suspension unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Gastritis
Ulcerative Colitis
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Walamycin DS Suspension

Is this Walamycin DS Suspension habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Walamycin DS Suspension.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Walamycin DS Suspension will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Walamycin DS Suspension should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Walamycin DS Suspension cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Walamycin DS Suspension Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Walamycin DS Suspension

It is safe to take Walamycin DS Suspension with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Walamycin DS Suspension

Information about the interaction of Walamycin DS Suspension and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown