Manufacturer: Gufic Bioscience Ltd
Salt Composition : Colistimethate Sodium(1Million IU)
Guficol 1Million IU Injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration will be decided by your doctor based on the severity and type of infection you have. Get the injection regularly for as long as your doctor has prescribed to get maximum benefits.
Some people may develop side effects like stomach upset, slurred speech, dizziness, vertigo, fever, rash, and paresthesia. 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 do not go away.
Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell the doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotic or have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it. Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor kidney function and the level of the medicine in your blood.
Colistimethate Sodium is an antibiotic that kills the bacteria by damaging the cell membrane and thus stops the growth of bacteria
CMS is mainly excreted unchanged in urine (70% on average), with a typical renal clearance estimated at 103 ml/min-close to the glomerular filtration rate. Colistin elimination is essentially extrarenal, given that its renal clearance is 1.9 ml/min, consistent with extensive reabsorption.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Guficol
Upset stomach
Rash
Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
Dizziness
Slurred speech
Vertigo
Fever
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Colistimethate unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Kidney Disease
Myasthenia Gravis
Calcium Deficiency
Allergy
Asthma
Ulcerative Colitis
Guficol 1Million IU 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.
Consuming alcohol with Guficol 1Million IU Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Guficol 1Million IU Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Colistimethate is an antibiotic indicated for treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of certain gram-negative bacilli. It is particularly useful for targeting sensitive strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
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Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Guficol 1Million IU Injection, please consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Guficol 1Million IU Injection is an antibiotic that is usually only given in the hospital for serious infections.
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.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor the level of the medicine in your blood.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. What should I tell my doctor before taking Guficol 1Million IU Injection?
Before taking Guficol 1Million IU Injection, you must tell your doctor if you have or ever had any problems related to your kidneys or lungs (such as asthma). Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
Q. How is Guficol 1Million IU Injection administered?
Guficol 1Million IU Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Guficol 1Million IU Injection.
Q. Who should not use Guficol 1Million IU Injection?
Use of Guficol 1Million IU Injection should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Guficol 1Million IU Injection or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Guficol 1Million IU Injection for the first time, consult your doctor.
Q. Can I take Guficol 1Million IU Injection in pregnancy?
Enough evidence is not available to provide clarity on the use of Guficol 1Million IU Injection in pregnancy. However, if you are pregnant or planning to conceive, consult your doctor before taking Guficol 1Million IU Injection. You may take it only if prescribed by your doctor.
Q. Is Guficol 1Million IU Injection safe?
Guficol 1Million IU Injection is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
