Polymyxin B is generally used in treatment of the treatment of bacterial infections.
Side effects
Burning sensation
Eye irritation
Eye redness
Injection site pain
Itching
Kidney damage
Neurotoxicity
Rash
Stinging in the eyes
How to use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it works
Polymyxin B is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by destroying the bacterial cell membrane.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Polymyxin B an antibiotic/sulpha drug/penicillin? Polymyxin B belongs to a class of medication called antibiotics. It is not a sulpha drug/penicillin
Q. Is Polymyxin B bacteriostatic or bacteriocidal? Polymyxin B is bactericidal i.e. it kills bacteria
Q. Does Polymyxin B expire? Polymyxin B does expire and should not be used beyond the expiry date
Q. Does Polymyxin B treat pink eye or conjunctivitis? Polymyxin B is not used to treat pink eye or conjunctivitis
Q. Does it treat sties? It is not used for the treatment of sties in the eyes
Q. Is Polymyxin B safe for infants? It is not considered to be safe for infants.
Expert Advice
The injectable form of this drug is given only to hospitalized patients and under medical supervision.You may get diarrhea after taking the injection. This usually settles as the course id completed. Consult your doctor if the diarrhea persists or worsens.Consult your doctor if you get watery or bloody stools after completing the course.Do not take Polymyxin B if you are allergic to Polymyxin B or any of the other ingredients of the drops or ointment.Do baseline kidney function test before starting the medicine.Consult your doctor before taking Polymyxin B eye ointment/ drops: If you are taking herbal drugs or eye drops. If you are applying any non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or steroids. If you wear contact lenses. If you have thinning of the eye tissue. If you have diabetes.Women who are pregnant or breast feeding should consult the doctor on taking this medication.Eye pressure should be regularly checked in patients taking the eye ointment /drops especially in children.Do not drive or use machines immediately after using the drops/ointment as it may cause blurred vision.If you wear contact lenses, then remove them before applying the drops/ointment and wear them only after 15 min.
Product Details
SKU: PC-920479 Product Description: Polium B Injection Vial is manufactured by Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd Packing: Vial Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.