Manufacturer: Cipla Ltd
Salt Composition : Colistin Sulphate(3Million IU)
Xylistin Forte Plus 3MIU 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.
It may cause pain, swelling, or redness at the site of injection. However, these 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. It can even cause kidney damage in some people. You might need to be monitored while on this medication.
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.
Colistin is an antibiotic that kills the bacteria by damaging the cell membrane and thus stops the growth of bacteria
Colistin displaces the divalent cations of calcium (Ca2+) and magnesium (Mg2+) in a competitively way, impairing the LPS three-dimensional structure. Colistin then inserts its hydrophobic terminal acyl fat chain, causing an expansion of the external outer membrane (OM) monolayer.
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 Hicoly
Nausea
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Kidney damage
Hypersensitivity. Anuria; porphyria; myasthenia gravis. Pregnancy and lactation.
Xylistin Forte Plus 3MIU Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Consuming alcohol with Xylistin Forte Plus 3MIU Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Xylistin Forte Plus 3MIU Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Colistin Sulphate is used in the treatment of severe bacterial infections. It is used to treat certain types of serious infections which are not responding to other antibiotics. Colistin Sulphate is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by destroying the bacterial cell membrane.
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Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Xylistin Forte Plus 3MIU Injection, consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
It is given by a drip or by injection into the vein under the supervision of a doctor.
It may also be used to kill the natural bacteria that are present in the stomach before surgery on the stomach.
Do not use it for any other types of bacterial infections.
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 but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. What should I tell my doctor before taking Xylistin Forte Plus 3MIU Injection?
Before taking Xylistin Forte Plus 3MIU Injection, you must tell your doctor if you have or ever had any problems related to your kidneys or liver. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
Q. Who should not use Xylistin Forte Plus 3MIU Injection?
Use of Xylistin Forte Plus 3MIU Injection should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Xylistin Forte Plus 3MIU Injection or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Xylistin Forte Plus 3MIU Injection for the first time, consult your doctor.
Q. Can I take Xylistin Forte Plus 3MIU Injection in pregnancy?
Enough evidence is not available to provide clarity on the use of Xylistin Forte Plus 3MIU Injection in pregnancy. However, if you are pregnant or planning to conceive, consult your doctor before taking Xylistin Forte Plus 3MIU Injection. You may take it only if prescribed by your doctor.
Q. Is Xylistin Forte Plus 3MIU Injection safe?
Xylistin Forte Plus 3MIU 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.
Q. Is Xylistin Forte Plus 3MIU Injection effective?
Xylistin Forte Plus 3MIU Injection is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Xylistin Forte Plus 3MIU Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Xylistin Forte Plus 3MIU Injection?
If you forget a dose of Xylistin Forte Plus 3MIU Injection, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose at the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
