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Colicraft is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Colicraft. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Colicraft can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Colicraft normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Colicraft has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Colicraft related warnings talks about Colicraft's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Colicraft is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Colicraft contraindications section.
Besides this, Colicraft may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Colicraft is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Colicraft is used to treat the following -
Main 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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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Is the use of Colicraft safe for pregnant women?
Colicraft can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Colicraft right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Colicraft safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Colicraft for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Colicraft on the Kidneys?
Colicraft can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Colicraft on the Liver?
Colicraft has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Colicraft on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Colicraft on the heart have been reported.
Colicraft 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 Colicraft unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Colicraft habit forming or addictive?
Colicraft does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Colicraft you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Colicraft is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Colicraft in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Colicraft
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Colicraft together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Colicraft
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Colicraft 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; Coly-Mycin® M (Colistimethate )