Polymyxin B Information
Polymyxin B is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Polymyxin B depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Polymyxin B Benefits & Uses
Polymyxin B is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
- Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Other Benefits
Polymyxin B 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 |
| 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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Polymyxin B Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Polymyxin B is used -
Polymyxin B Related Warnings
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Is the use of Polymyxin B safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Polymyxin B for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Unknown -
Is the use of Polymyxin B safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Polymyxin B on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Polymyxin B will cause side effects or not.
Unknown -
What is the effect of Polymyxin B on the Kidneys?
Polymyxin B has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
Mild -
What is the effect of Polymyxin B on the Liver?
Polymyxin B is not harmful for the liver.
Safe -
What is the effect of Polymyxin B on the Heart?
Polymyxin B is not harmful for the heart.
Safe
Severe Interaction of Polymyxin B with Other Drugs
Polymyxin B should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Polymyxin B Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Polymyxin B unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Kidney Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Gastritis
- Myasthenia Gravis
Frequently asked Questions about Polymyxin B
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Is this Polymyxin B habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Polymyxin B is addictive.
No -
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.
Dangerous -
Is it safe?
Polymyxin B should be used only after doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Polymyxin B is not used to treat mental disorders.
No
Polymyxin B Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Polymyxin B
It is safe to take Polymyxin B with food.
Safe -
Interaction between Alcohol and Polymyxin B
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Polymyxin B with alcohol will be.
Unknown
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This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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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
