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Polymyxin B 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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Polymyxin B is used -
Is the use of Polymyxin B safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Polymyxin B on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Polymyxin B safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Polymyxin B in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Polymyxin B on the Kidneys?
Polymyxin B rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Polymyxin B on the Liver?
Polymyxin B is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Polymyxin B on the Heart?
Polymyxin B is not harmful for the heart.
Polymyxin B should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Polymyxin B unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Polymyxin B habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Polymyxin B has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Polymyxin B, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Polymyxin B can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Polymyxin B only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Polymyxin B cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Polymyxin B
You can take Polymyxin B with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Polymyxin B
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Polymyxin B and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Polymyxin B
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 759