Walagat AX 60 mg/400 mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Walagat AX 60 mg/400 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that effectively treats respiratory tract infection. It manages the symptoms of excessive coughing by loosening the mucus (cough). It also helps in killing the infection-causing microorganisms.
Walagat AX 60 mg/400 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Walagat AX 60 mg/400 mg Tablet1 and Walagat AX 60 mg/400 mg Tablet2.
Walagat AX 60 mg/400 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Walagat AX 60 mg/400 mg Tablet1 and Walagat AX 60 mg/400 mg Tablet2.
Uses of Walagat AX Tablet
- Respiratory tract infection
Benefits of Walagat AX Tablet
In Respiratory tract infection
Walagat AX 60 mg/400 mg Tablet helps treat respiratory tract infection by killing the bacteria causing infection. It also helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This reduces congestion or stuffiness and helps in easy breathing. This medicine usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Along with medications, drink enough lukewarm water and gargle with warm salt water to feel better.
Side effects of Walagat AX Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Walagat AX
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Allergic reaction
How to use Walagat AX Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Walagat AX 60 mg/400 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Walagat AX 60 mg/400 mg Tablet with dairy products such as milk, cheese, curd, butter, paneer and ice cream.
Avoid Walagat AX 60 mg/400 mg Tablet with dairy products such as milk, cheese, curd, butter, paneer and ice cream.
How Walagat AX Tablet works
Walagat AX 60 mg/400 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Ambroxol and Gatifloxacin which treat respiratory tract infection associated with excessive mucus (phlegm).
Ambroxol is a mucolytic that thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Gatifloxacin is an antibiotic that kills bacteria by preventing them from reproducing and repairing themselves. Addition of Ambroxol enhances the antibacterial effect of Gatifloxacin.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Walagat AX 60 mg/400 mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Walagat AX 60 mg/400 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Walagat AX 60 mg/400 mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Walagat AX 60 mg/400 mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
The most common side effects that can occur when taking Walagat AX 60 mg/400 mg Tablet are usually mild nausea, vomiting, stomach ache, diarrhea, dizziness, and headache.This may affect your ability to drive.
The most common side effects that can occur when taking Walagat AX 60 mg/400 mg Tablet are usually mild nausea, vomiting, stomach ache, diarrhea, dizziness, and headache.This may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Walagat AX 60 mg/400 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Walagat AX 60 mg/400 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Take plenty of water while you are taking this medicine
Take plenty of water while you are taking this medicine
Liver
CAUTION
Walagat AX 60 mg/400 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Walagat AX 60 mg/400 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Walagat AX Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Walagat AX 60 mg/400 mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Walagat AX 60 mg/400 mg Tablet is prescribed for the treatment of various respiratory infections.
- Avoid taking indigestion remedies, or supplements containing iron, magnesium, or zinc at least 2 hours before or after taking Walagat AX 60 mg/400 mg Tablet. This is because Walagat AX 60 mg/400 mg Tablet combines with these medicines, which makes it less effective in fighting infection.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of asthma or stomach ulcers.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Patient concerns
FAQs
What if I don't get better after using Walagat AX 60 mg/400 mg Tablet?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
Can I stop taking Walagat AX 60 mg/400 mg Tablet when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Walagat AX 60 mg/400 mg Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
What if I miss my dose?
Take Walagat AX 60 mg/400 mg Tablet as soon as you remember it. However, do not take it if it's almost time for your next dose. Also, do not take an extra dose to make up for your missed dose.
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- European Medicine Agency. Revised assessment report: Ambroxol and Gatifloxacin; 2015. [Accessed 15 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- ScienceDirect. Ambroxol. [Accessed 15 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Address: Wallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., 3rd Floor, Dempo Trade Centre Bldg., Patto Plaza, EDC Complex, Panaji 403001, Goa, India.
Country of origin: India
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