Walamycin DS Suspension 30ml

Introduction About WALAMYCIN DS SUSPENSION

Walamycin DS Suspension contains colistin, an antibiotic used to manage susceptible bacterial infections of the gut in infants and children when prescribed by a healthcare professional. It works by disrupting the bacterial cell membrane, causing essential contents to leak out and ultimately leading to bacterial death. This action helps control susceptible bacterial infections affecting the stomach and intestines.

This suspension is intended for infants and children only as directed by a doctor. The appropriate dose and duration depend on the child’s age, weight, medical condition, and the prescribed formulation. Give the suspension exactly as directed by the healthcare professional, and do not change the dose or stop the prescribed course without medical advice.

Precautions are important while using Walamycin DS Suspension. Inform your doctor if your child has kidney problems, inherited blood or muscle disorders, or an allergy to colistin or any of the product’s ingredients. Colistin may cause serious side effects, including kidney or nervous system problems, depending on the formulation and route of administration. Ensure your child receives adequate fluids as advised, particularly during diarrhoea, and seek medical advice if symptoms persist or worsen.

Possible side effects may include nausea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, or dizziness. Contact your doctor if these symptoms become severe or persistent. Seek urgent medical attention if your child develops breathing difficulty, facial swelling, unusual weakness, or reduced urine output. Always use Walamycin DS Suspension 30ml under medical supervision and only for infections for which colistin has been prescribed.

Uses Of WALAMYCIN DS SUSPENSION

• Helps manage susceptible bacterial infections of the stomach and intestines in infants and children.

Benefits of WALAMYCIN DS SUSPENSION

Walamycin DS Suspension for Managing Bacterial Gut Infections

Walamycin DS Suspension contains colistin, an antibiotic used under medical supervision to manage susceptible bacterial infections of the gut in infants and children. It acts against susceptible bacteria that cause infection in the digestive tract, helping control bacterial growth.

How WALAMYCIN DS SUSPENSION Works

How Walamycin DS Suspension Works in the Body

Walamycin DS Suspension contains colistin, a polypeptide antibiotic that acts against susceptible bacteria. It works by disrupting the bacterial cell membrane, affecting its structure and allowing essential cellular contents to leak out. This ultimately leads to bacterial death and helps control susceptible bacterial infections.

Action on the Bacterial Cell Membrane

Colistin binds to the bacterial cell membrane and interacts with its lipid components, disrupting the membrane’s normal structure and function. This damage increases membrane permeability, causing essential contents to leak out and resulting in the death of susceptible bacteria.

Role in Controlling Bacterial Infections

By damaging the cell membranes of susceptible bacteria, colistin helps reduce the bacterial load associated with the infection. Walamycin DS Suspension should be used in infants and children only when prescribed by a healthcare professional for an appropriate bacterial infection. It does not work against viral infections.

How to use WALAMYCIN DS SUSPENSION

• Follow the prescribed dose: Give Walamycin DS Suspension to your child only in the dose and for the duration recommended by the doctor.
• Measure accurately: Use the measuring device supplied with the medicine to measure the prescribed amount. Avoid using household spoons.
• Check the label: Follow the product-specific instructions for shaking the suspension before use, if applicable.
• Maintain the prescribed schedule: Give each dose at the recommended time and do not give extra doses to make up for a missed dose.
• Monitor your child: Inform the doctor if symptoms worsen or if your child develops unusual weakness, reduced urine output, or other concerning symptoms.
• Do not self-medicate: Do not use this medicine for every episode of diarrhoea or alter the dose without medical advice.

What if I forgot to take WALAMYCIN DS SUSPENSION

• Give the missed dose to your child as soon as you remember, unless it is almost time for the next scheduled dose.
• If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with the regular schedule.
• Do not give a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
• If you are unsure when to give the next dose, consult your child’s doctor or pharmacist for advice.
• Continue giving Walamycin DS Suspension for the prescribed duration, unless the doctor advises otherwise.

Overdose

If your child receives an overdose of Walamycin DS Suspension, seek immediate medical attention. Overdose may cause kidney or nervous system problems. Do not wait for symptoms to appear before contacting a doctor.

Side Effects Of WALAMYCIN DS SUSPENSION

Common side effects of Walamycin DS Suspension

• Nausea and vomiting
• Stomach discomfort
• Dizziness
• loss of appetite

When to Seek Medical Attention?

Stop taking Walamycin DS Suspension and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects

• Severe allergic reactions, such as facial swelling or difficulty breathing.
• Unusual weakness, numbness, or tingling.
• Reduced urine output or other signs of kidney problems.
• Severe or persistent dizziness or unusual drowsiness.

How To Manage Side Effects

Warning & Precautions

Other Warnings for WALAMYCIN DS SUSPENSION

Before taking Walamycin DS Suspension inform your doctor if you

• Has inherited blood or muscle disorders.
• Is taking any other medicines or supplements.
• Has any underlying medical condition or has experienced unusual reactions to antibiotics previously.

Safety Advice

• Use as prescribed: Give this medicine to your child only under a doctor’s supervision and follow the recommended dose and duration.
• Monitor kidney function: Inform your doctor if your child has kidney problems, as colistin may affect kidney function.
• Check for allergies: Do not give this medicine if your child is allergic to colistin or any of its ingredients.
• Avoid self-medication: Do not use this antibiotic for diarrhoea without medical advice, as not all cases are caused by bacteria.
• Watch for side effects: Contact your doctor if your child develops persistent vomiting, unusual weakness, or dizziness.
• Seek urgent medical help: Get immediate medical attention if your child develops breathing difficulty, facial swelling, or reduced urine output.
• Complete the prescribed course: Follow your doctor’s instructions regarding the duration of use and do not change the dose independently.

Diet and Lifestyle Advice

• Maintain hydration: Give your child adequate fluids or oral rehydration solution (ORS) as recommended by the doctor, especially if diarrhoea is present.
• Offer nutritious foods: Provide age-appropriate, easily digestible foods such as rice, porridge, bananas, and soups, as tolerated.
• Continue breastfeeding: Continue breastfeeding infants unless the doctor advises otherwise.
• Maintain food hygiene: Serve freshly prepared food and use clean utensils to reduce exposure to harmful germs.
• Practise hand hygiene: Wash your child’s hands regularly, especially after using the toilet and before eating.
• Avoid unsuitable foods: Limit foods and drinks that worsen your child’s digestive symptoms. Avoid sugary drinks if diarrhoea is present.
• Monitor symptoms: Consult your doctor if diarrhoea persists or worsens, or if your child develops blood in the stools, repeated vomiting, or signs of dehydration.
• Follow medical advice: Give Walamycin DS Suspension 30ml only as prescribed. Diet and hydration support recovery but do not replace appropriate medical care.

1.Walamycin DS Suspension 30ml vs Polymyxin B

Feature	Walamycin DS Suspension 30ml	Polymyxin B
Active ingredient	Colistin (confirm on product label)	Polymyxin B
Drug class	Polymyxin antibiotic	Polymyxin antibiotic
How it works	Disrupts the bacterial cell membrane, leading to bacterial death	Disrupts the bacterial cell membrane, leading to bacterial death
Uses	Used to manage susceptible bacterial infections as prescribed	Used to manage certain susceptible bacterial infections, depending on the formulation
Available forms	Suspension, as labelled	Injectable and topical formulations, depending on the product
Use in children	Only under medical supervision and as prescribed	Depends on the formulation and the child's condition
Safety precautions	Kidney function and possible neurological side effects require consideration	Kidney function and possible neurological side effects require consideration
Substitution	Do not substitute without medical advice	Not directly interchangeable with colistin

Interactions

 

 

Drug - Drug interaction

1. Other Antibiotics (e.g., Aminoglycosides)

Interaction: Using colistin with certain antibiotics, particularly aminoglycosides, may increase the risk of kidney damage or nervous system side effects.

Management: Inform your child’s doctor about all antibiotics your child is taking. Use this combination only under close medical supervision.

2. Medicines That May Affect Kidney Function

Interaction: Medicines that can damage the kidneys may increase the risk of kidney-related side effects when used with colistin.

Management: Inform your doctor about all medicines your child takes. Kidney function monitoring may be necessary.

3. Neuromuscular Blocking Medicines

Interaction: Colistin may enhance the effects of medicines that interfere with nerve signals to muscles, potentially causing muscle weakness or breathing difficulties.

Management: Inform the doctor if your child receives these medicines during surgery or hospital care.

4. Other Medicines That May Affect the Nervous System

Interaction: Certain medicines that affect nerve function may increase concerns about neurological side effects when used with colistin.

Management: Tell your child’s doctor about all prescribed medicines, over-the-counter products, and supplements before starting treatment.

Synopsis

Drug	Colistin
Pharmacological Category	Polypeptide antibiotics
Therapeutic Indication	Bacterial infection
Dosage Forms	Injection, Syrup, Suspension, Dry syrup, Tablet

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References

1. K.D. Tripathi. Macrolide and other antibacterial antibiotics. Essentials of Medical Pharmacology. Seventh Edition. Page – 759.

2. Ferdinando F. Andrade, Daniela Silva, Acacio Rodrigues, and Cidalia Pina-Vaz. National Library of Medicine. Colistin Update on Its Mechanism of Action and Resistance, Present and Future Challenges. NIH. National Library of Medicine. National Centre of Biotechnology Information. PMC PubMed Central. [Revised in 2nd November 2020]. [Accessed on 14th October 2026] 

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