Colistol 12.5mg Oral Suspension

Short Description

Colistol 12.5mg Oral Suspension is an antibiotic that fights bacteria, used to treat serious bacterial infections of the stomach or intestines.

Dosage Form

Oral Suspension

Introduction

Colistol 12.5mg Oral Suspension is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat certain types of serious bacterial infections of the stomach or intestines, which are not responding to other antibiotics. It works by killing the bacteria that cause these problems. The dose depends on what type of infection you have, where it is in the body, and how serious it is. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the full course, even if you feel better. If you stop taking it early, the infection may worsen or come back. Some people may develop side effects like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Occasionally, kidney damage has been seen in some people. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or will not go away.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Colistol 12.5mg Oral Suspension may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

Consuming alcohol with Colistol 12.5mg Oral Suspension does not cause any harmful side effects.

Breastfeeding Warning

Colistol 12.5mg Oral Suspension is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Colistol 12.5mg Oral Suspension may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Colistol 12.5mg Oral Suspension is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by destroying the bacterial cell membrane.

Colistol 12.5mg Oral Suspension is an antibiotic that is taken orally to treat infections of stomach or intestines. Do not use it for any other types of bacterial infections. Finish the prescribed course even if you start to feel better. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete.