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Weclav is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup, Tablet. Weclav 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 Weclav. 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.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Weclav can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Weclav normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Weclav's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Weclav's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Hepatitis, Kidney Disease, Jaundice must refrain from the use of Weclav since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Weclav contraindications section.
Besides this, Weclav may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Weclav, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Weclav is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Is the use of Weclav safe for pregnant women?
Weclav is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Weclav safe during breastfeeding?
Weclav does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Weclav on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Weclav. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Weclav on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Weclav. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Weclav on the Heart?
Weclav may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Weclav should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Weclav unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Weclav habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Weclav is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Weclav you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Weclav only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Weclav is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Weclav
You can take Weclav with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Weclav
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Weclav and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Weclav does not help in preventing cold, because the common cold is a viral infection. However, the drug can be used in the treatment of cold, if it is associated with bacterial infection. You are recommended to consult your doctor for the best possible medicines to treat the common cold.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset if taken on an empty stomach. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Weclav should be ideally taken with food(a light meal). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Discontinuing the medicine in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 3 - 7-day course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
No, Weclav does not cause sleepiness. However, if you feel or experience sleepiness or drowsiness after taking this medicine, please inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Weclav can treat the sinus infection. However, a combination of Weclav and clavulanic acid is given as the first-line drug for the treatment of sinus infection. Please consult your doctor for the right line of treatment for sinus infection.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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