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It is an antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections. It belongs to the class of medications known as polymyxins.
- It acts by disrupting the outer protective layer of specific bacteria, causing damage to their structure.
- This disruption weakens the bacteria, ultimately leading to their destruction and elimination from the body.
How Harmless Plus Suspension works
Colistin Sulphate, an antibiotic, disrupts bacterial cell membranes, exerting a bactericidal effect. It is effective against a range of gram-negative bacteria, particularly in treating infections caused by multidrug-resistant strains. The medication helps combat bacterial growth by interfering with membrane integrity, leading to bacterial cell death.
How To Use Harmless Plus Suspension
- Follow your doctor's guidance on it's use.
- It is available in different forms, including tablets and liquid solutions .
- Swallow the tablet whole and measure the liquid medicine with the provided device.
- While you can take it with or without food, it's recommended to take this medicine at a consistent time for better results.
Special Precautions About Harmless Plus Suspension
- It is known for its potential to cause nephrotoxicity (kidney damage) and neurotoxicity (damage to the nervous system).
- Concurrent use of other nephrotoxic medications or substances may increase the risk of kidney damage.
- Notify your doctors about all the medications you are using.
Benefits Of Harmless Plus Suspension
- Treats bacterial infections effectively.
- Targets stomach and intestinal infections.
- Works by killing infection-causing bacteria.
Side Effects Of Harmless Plus Suspension
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Kidney damage
What If I Missed A Dose Of Harmless Plus Suspension
- If you miss a dose, take it when you remember.
- If your next dose is close, skip the missed one and stay on your regular schedule.
- Avoid taking two doses at once.
- Consult your doctor for guidance on managing missed doses effectively.
Health And Lifestyle
Drug Interaction
- Gentamicin - Antibiotic
- Neuromuscular blocking agents (e.g., Succinylcholine)
Drug Food Interaction
- Magnesium
- Alcohol
Disease Explanation
Bacterial infection is defined as infection in which bacteria enter into the body and multiply themselves and harm the body tissues and organs.
Safety Advice for Harmless Plus Suspension
- High risk
- Moderate risk
- Safe
No harmful side effects; consuming alcohol alongside medicine is considered safe without adverse reactions.
Unsafe during pregnancy; consult your doctor to evaluate potential risks and benefits before prescribing medicine.
Likely safe during breastfeeding; adhere to prescribed guidelines to ensure minimal risk to the baby with medicine.
Use medicine cautiously in kidney disease; consult your doctor for potential dose adjustments and personalized advice.
Limited information available for liver disease; consult your doctor before using medicine for proper guidance.
Does not seem to impair the driving ability; it is better to avoid driving if you experience any symptoms that disturb your concentration and focus.
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Written By
Rakshita Garg
M.Pharma
Content Updated on
Monday, 12 August, 2024
