Harmless 12.5 MG Syrup
About Harmless 12.5 MG Syrup
Harmless 12.5 MG Syrup is an antibiotic which helps in treating bacterial infections by stopping the growth of bacteria. This is very effective in treating infections of the stomach and the intestine caused by sensitive gram-negative bacteria. It is also used for performing bowel sterilisation before a surgery. During your treatment with this medication, you may experience a few side effects like stomach upset and itching.
Avoid using this medication if you have previously experienced allergies towards any of the ingredients in it or if you suffer from myasthenia gravis (a rare condition where muscle tire very fast), brain toxicity, impaired kidney function or colitis. This medication should not be used during a pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Women who are breastfeeding should use it with caution. Medicines like tacrolimus, vancomycin, ethanol estradiol, streptomycin or live cholera vaccine may interfere with the action of Harmless 12.5 MG Syrup so make sure your doctor knows if you are taking any other medicines. It is recommended to consume Harmless 12.5 MG Syrup for the full prescribed duration. Contact your doctor if you see no improvement in your condition.
What are the uses of Harmless 12.5 MG Syrup
Bowel Sterilization
Gastrointestinal Infections
What are the contraindications of Harmless 12.5 MG Syrup ?
What are the side effects of Harmless 12.5 MG Syrup ?
Burning Or Tingling Sensation Of Hands And Feet
Visual Disturbances
Stomach Discomfort And Cramps
Nausea Or Vomiting
Weakness In Arms, Hands, Legs Or Feets
Severe Difficulty In Breathing
Confusion
Skin Irritation
Key highlights of Harmless 12.5 MG Syrup
How long is the duration of effect?
The time duration for which Harmless 12.5 MG Syrup remains effective in the body is not clinically established.
What is the onset of action?
The time taken forHarmless 12.5 MG Syrup to show its effect is subject to variations and is not clinically established.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Pregnant women should not use Harmless 12.5 MG Syrup. Consult your doctor and discuss the potential benefits and risks associated with use.
Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Breastfeeding women should consult doctor before using Harmless 12.5 MG Syrup. Discuss the potential benefits and risks associated with use.
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped.
Are there any overdose instructions?
Contact your doctor if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms may include mental confusion, difficulty in walking, dizziness, skin irritation etc.
How does this medication work?
Harmless 12.5 MG Syrup acts as a cationic detergent and disrupts the bacterial cell membrane. This results in oozing out of the cell constituent and lysis of the organism.
What are the interactions of Harmless 12.5 MG Syrup ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Alcohol
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Interaction with Lab Test
Lab
Information not available.Interaction with Medicine
Tacrolimus
Report the use of either of the medicine to the doctor. You may need a dose adjustment and frequent clinical monitoring to safely use these medicines together. Report incidences of loss of appetite, sudden weight gain, and fluid retention to the doctor immediately.Vancomycin
Report the use of either of the medicine to the doctor. You may need a dose adjustment and frequent clinical monitoring to safely use these medicines together. Report incidences of loss of appetite, sudden weight gain, and fluid retention to the doctor immediately.Ethinyl Estradiol
Use of this medicine may make oral contraceptives less effective. This may result in unintended pregnancies. Other methods of contraceptions should be discussed with the doctor before treatment with colistin is initiated.Live cholera vaccine
Report the use of this medicine before taking a live cholera vaccine. Any live vaccine should be taken 14 days after stopping the use of colistin.Streptomycin
Report the use of either of the medicine to the doctor. You may need a dose adjustment and frequent clinical monitoring to safely use these medicines together. Report incidences of hearing or vision loss to the doctor immediately.Interaction with Disease
Brain Toxicity
The injectable form of this medicine should not be used in patients with brain damage, memory problems, anxiety, depression and other mental disorders. Your doctor will determine the best course of treatment after assessing the condition.Impaired Kidney Function
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from a kidney disease. Symptoms of the disease may worsen after the use of colistin. You may need a dose adjustment and more frequent clinical monitoring while using this medicine.Colitis
Use of this medicine may cause severe irritation of the stomach and the intestine. Report any instance of colitis in the past or the present to the doctor. Appropriate diagnostic tests and clinical monitoring are advised before starting the treatment course with this medicine.Interaction with Food
Food
Information not available.
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