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?

Side effects of Paxyb during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

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 completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Paxyb on the Heart?

Paxyb is completely safe for 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?

No, there is no any evidence that Paxyb is addictive.

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

After taking Paxyb, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Paxyb can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Paxyb only as per medical advice.

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

No, Paxyb is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Paxyb Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Paxyb

It is safe to take Paxyb with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Paxyb

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Paxyb with alcohol.

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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