Polymyxin B Benefits & Uses

Polymyxin B is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

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
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

Polymyxin B Side Effects

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

Polymyxin B Related Warnings

Is the use of Polymyxin B safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of Polymyxin B for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

Unknown
Is the use of Polymyxin B safe during breastfeeding?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Polymyxin B on the Kidneys?

Polymyxin B has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Polymyxin B on the Liver?

Polymyxin B is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Polymyxin B on the Heart?

Polymyxin B is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Polymyxin B with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Polymyxin B Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Myasthenia Gravis

Frequently asked Questions about Polymyxin B

Is this Polymyxin B habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Polymyxin B is addictive.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Polymyxin B should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Polymyxin B is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Polymyxin B Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Polymyxin B

It is safe to take Polymyxin B with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Polymyxin B

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Polymyxin B with alcohol will be.

Unknown