Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B is used -
Mild
Is the use of Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B on the Kidneys?
Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B on the liver.
What is the effect of Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B for the heart.
Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin 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 Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B habit forming or addictive?
Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B
Taking Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B with alcohol.
Rarely, Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin 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.
Yes, Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin 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.
Yes, Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as a headache, nausea, and vomiting. If you experience any of the above conditions after taking this medicine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B can treat meningitis. It is a bacterial infection caused by Neisseria meningitidis that causes inflammation of the meninges around the brain and spinal cord. The duration of the treatment is usually 2 weeks.
No, Chloramphenicol + Polymyxin B does not contain penicillin. It contains chloramphenicol which belongs to the class of drugs known as amphenicols. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin. It is also used for those patients who are allergic to penicillin and are suffering from the serious bacterial infection.
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