Wegamycin: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Wegamycin Information

Wegamycin, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Gel. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Skin Infections, Vitamin B3 Deficiency. Other than this, Wegamycin has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Wegamycin. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

While these are the most often observed Wegamycin side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Wegamycin are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Wegamycin's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Wegamycin has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Wegamycin related warnings section.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Peptic Ulcer, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Wegamycin since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Wegamycin have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Wegamycin may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Wegamycin is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

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

Wegamycin Benefits & Uses

Wegamycin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Wegamycin 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

Wegamycin Related Warnings

Is the use of Wegamycin safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Wegamycin in pregnant women.
Is the use of Wegamycin safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Wegamycin.
What is the effect of Wegamycin on the Kidneys?

Wegamycin may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Wegamycin on the Liver?

Wegamycin has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Wegamycin on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Wegamycin on the heart have been reported.

Severe Interaction of Wegamycin with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Codeine

Amiodarone

Paracetamol,Codeine

Erythromycin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Acarbose

Miglitol

Alogliptin

Alogliptin Tablet

Emtricitabine,Tenofovir,Efavirenz

Glimepiride

Metformin

Insulin Aspart

Wegamycin Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Liver Disease
Asthma
Sexually transmitted diseases
Peptic Ulcer
Low Blood Pressure
Liver Disease
Drug Allergy
Gout
Kidney Disease
High Uric Acid Levels in the Blood

Frequently asked Questions about Wegamycin

Is this Wegamycin habit forming or addictive?

Wegamycin does not cause addiction.

Wegamycin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Wegamycin

Taking Wegamycin with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Wegamycin

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Wegamycin with alcohol will be.

Frequently asked Questions about Wegamycin

Question about 4 years ago

Can Wegamycin treat bacterial vaginosis (BV)?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Yes, Wegamycin can treat BV (bacterial vaginosis) which is an infection caused by the overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina. Wegamycin contains clindamycin which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that kills the bacteria that are causing the infection.

Question about 4 years ago

Is Wegamycin a steroid?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

No, Wegamycin is not a steroid. It contains clindamycin which is a broad-spectrum macrolide antibiotic that belongs to the class of drug known as lincosamides. It is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.

Question almost 4 years ago

Can I take Wegamycin with tramadol?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, oral Wegamycin can be taken with tramadol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Wegamycin along with tramadol if it does not exceed the recommended dosage.

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Wegamycin?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Oral Wegamycin can be taken with or without food because food does not have any effect on the absorption of this drug. The topical gel of Wegamycin should be applied as a thin layer once daily on the affected area or as advised by your doctor. Precautions must be taken in patients with colitis and improper kidney or liver function.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Wegamycin treat UTI?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Yes, Wegamycin can treat UTI (urinary tract infection) but it is not generally preferred as a first line drug of choice for the treatment of UTI. It is only prescribed in UTI when other drugs are not effective in treating the infection.