Paxyb Benefits & Uses

Paxyb is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Paxyb 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	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 12500 units/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 12500 units/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 12500 units/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 12500 units/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 20000 units/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Paxyb Related Warnings

Is the use of Paxyb safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Paxyb will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

Unknown
Is the use of Paxyb safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Paxyb for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Paxyb on the Kidneys?

Paxyb rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Paxyb on the Liver?

Paxyb is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Paxyb on the Heart?

Using Paxyb does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Paxyb with Other Drugs

Paxyb should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Paxyb Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Myasthenia Gravis

Frequently asked Questions about Paxyb

Is this Paxyb habit forming or addictive?

Paxyb does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Paxyb as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Paxyb should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Paxyb for mental disorders.

No

Paxyb Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Paxyb

Taking Paxyb with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Paxyb

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Paxyb and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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

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