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GD Safe DS Dry Syrup Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Uses:

Severe bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits:

GD Safe DS Dry Syrup contains Colistin Sulphate, which is used for treating acute or chronic infections due to sensitive strains of certain gram-negative bacilli, particularly Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Colistin sulphate effectively solubilizes the bacterial cell membrane, resulting in bacterial cell death. As a result, GD Safe DS Dry Syrup destroys the bacteria and successfully treats the infection.

FAQs

GD Safe DS Dry Syrup contains Colistin Sulphate, an anti-bacterial medicine used to treat severe bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacterial cell walls, which is required for bacteria's growth and multiplication.

Before taking GD Safe DS Dry Syrup, let your doctor know if you have or ever had any problems related to your kidneys/liver or lungs (such as asthma). Also, mention all the other medicines you are taking to avoid any drug interaction.

No, GD Safe DS Dry Syrup does not treat cold and flu infections. It is used to treat severe bacterial infections and should be taken only if prescribed by a doctor.

After taking GD Safe DS Dry Syrup, you may have diarrhoea. GD Safe DS Dry Syrup is an antibiotic that kills or prevents bacterial growth. Some good intestinal bacteria that aid digestion might also be killed. So, drink plenty of fluids and take probiotics to prevent excessive loss of fluids from the body (dehydration). Consult the doctor if diarrhoea worsens, and never take anti-diarrhoea medication without consulting a doctor.

GD Safe DS Dry Syrup is safe for the elderly population, but if you have any kidney problem, then GD Safe DS Dry Syrup should be used with caution as it might lead to kidney complications and slow overall body processes. In such cases, inform your doctor before starting GD Safe DS Dry Syrup so that dose adjustment can be made.

GD Safe DS Dry Syrup may cause live bacterial vaccines (such as typhoid vaccine) not to work either. Do not have immunizations/vaccinations while using this medication unless your doctor tells you to.