Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B Benefits & Uses

Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Eye Allergies
Eye Infections
Ear Infection (Read More - Fast and Natural Ways to Cure Ear Infections at Home)

Chloramphenicol + 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Ointment Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 2 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Ointment Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 2 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Ointment Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 2 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Ointment Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 2 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B is used -

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea

Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B Related Warnings

Is the use of Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B on the Kidneys?

Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B on the liver.
What is the effect of Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B with Other Drugs

Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Phenytoin

Rifampicin

Phenobarbital

Warfarin

Glipizide,Metformin

Amace Tablet

Glibenclamide,Metformin

Pioglitazone,Glimepiride

Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Allergy
Ulcerative Colitis
Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Myasthenia Gravis

Frequently asked Questions about Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B

Is this Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B habit forming or addictive?

Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B is not addictive in nature.

Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B

Taking Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B with alcohol.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

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

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 739-742

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

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