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Olycin B is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Olycin B depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Olycin B is used to treat the following -
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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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No side effects of Olycin B have been reported in the medical literature. However, you should always consult your doctor before using Olycin B.
Is the use of Olycin B safe for pregnant women?
Is the use of Olycin B safe during breastfeeding?
What is the effect of Olycin B on the Kidneys?
What is the effect of Olycin B on the Liver?
What is the effect of Olycin B on the Heart?
Olycin B should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Olycin B unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Yes, Olycin B can cause blurred vision (optic neuritis) but this occurs in a few cases only. It is a known side effect of this drug and it is reversible in nature. Usually, the vision is restored after discontinuation of this drug.
Yes, Olycin B may cause gray baby syndorme in newborn infants especially in premature baby, if this drug is given in higher doses. Gray baby syndrome is a rare side effect that occurs due to accumulation of the chloramphenicol in the newborn infant. The cause of gray baby syndrome is that the newborn baby lacks the some liver enzymes which are necessary to metabolize and removes this drug from the body. The accumulation of the chloramphenicol in the body leads to toxicity which causes development of symptoms such as vomiting, gray color of the skin, blue discoloration of lips and skin. To avoid gray baby syndrome the doses of Olycin B must be lowered and adjusted as per the need.
Yes, Olycin B can be taken with ranitidine. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Olycin B along with ranitidine if taken as directed by a doctor. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Olycin B covers all anaerobes. It effectively inhibits most of the anaerobic bacteria at therapeutic doses. An antibiotic sensitivity test is always recommended to confirm its susceptibility.
Rarely, Olycin B causes nausea and vomiting. It is a known side effect of this drug. For relief from nausea and vomiting try to take lime water, avoid eating spicy food even if it persists or becomes severe then discuss with your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience