Saltum

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Saltum Information

Saltum is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet, Injection, Sachet. Secondary and off-label uses of Saltum have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Saltum. 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.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Saltum as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Saltum are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Saltum has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Saltum's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Saltum related warnings section.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Kidney Disease, Jaundice must refrain from the use of Saltum since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Saltum contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Saltum have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Saltum is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.



Saltum Benefits & Uses

Saltum is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Saltum 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Sinusitis
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 75 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 6 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: strength 50 mg/kg ampicillin and 25 mg/kg sulbactam
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Sinusitis
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 75 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 6 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: strength 50 mg/kg ampicillin and 25 mg/kg sulbactam
Adult
  • Disease: Sinusitis
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 3 g
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 6 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: strength 2 g ampicillin and 1 g sulbactam
Geriatric
  • Disease: Sinusitis
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 3 g
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 6 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: strength 2 g ampicillin and 1 g sulbactam

Saltum Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Saltum safe for pregnant women?


    Saltum is safe for pregnant women.

  • Is the use of Saltum safe during breastfeeding?


    Breastfeeding women can safely use Saltum.

  • What is the effect of Saltum on the Kidneys?


    Saltum rarely affects the kidneys.

  • What is the effect of Saltum on the Liver?


    Saltum is not harmful for the liver.

  • What is the effect of Saltum on the Heart?


    Saltum is not harmful for the heart.



Severe Interaction of Saltum with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Mild



Saltum Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Saltum

  • Is this Saltum habit forming or addictive?


    Saltum is not addictive in nature.

Saltum Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Saltum


    When consumed with certain foods, Saltum may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Saltum


    Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Saltum with alcohol.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ampicillin

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 722-723

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 158-160

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; UNASYN® (ampicillin sodium/sulbactam sodium)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 725

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 160-162

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