Polyshield-B 7.5 Injection
Manufacturer
Unifaith Biotech (P) Limited
Salt Composition
Polymyxin B (750000units)
Key Information
Short Description
Polyshield-B 7.5 Injection is an antibiotic that fights bacteria, used to treat severe bacterial infections of the body.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Polyshield-B 7.5 Injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You should get the injections at the same time each day to get the most benefit and you should keep on taking this medicine for as long as you are prescribed it, even if your symptoms quickly improve. If you stop taking it too early the infection may return or worsen. Some people may develop side effects like anaphylactic reaction, kidney damage, neurotoxicity, fever, or pain, redness, and swelling at the site of injection. 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.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Alcohol Warning
Consuming alcohol with Polyshield-B 7.5 Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Breastfeeding Warning
Polyshield-B 7.5 Injection 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
Polyshield-B 7.5 Injection 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.
How it works
Polyshield-B 7.5 Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by destroying the bacterial cell membrane.
Quick Tips
Polyshield-B 7.5 Injection treats serious bacterial infections that have not responded to treatment with other antibiotics. It is given by injection or drip (infusion) into a vein usually over 30-60 minutes. Finish the prescribed course even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat. Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor the level of the medicine in your blood.
