Polymycetin 500 Capsule

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Composition FOR Polymycetin 500mg Capsule

Chloramphenicol(500mg)

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alcohol
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Polymycetin 500 Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Polymycetin 500 Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Polymycetin 500 Capsule is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
UNSAFE
Polymycetin 500 Capsule is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
UNSAFE

SALT INFORMATION FOR Polymycetin 500mg Capsule

Chloramphenicol(500mg)

Polymycetin capsule uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used to treat certain types of serious infections caused by bacteria when other antibiotics cannot be used.

How polymycetin capsule works

Polymycetin 500 Capsule is an antibiotic that stops the growth of bacteria. It does so by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins (50S ribosomal unit) required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. This does not directly kill the bacteria but prevents them from increasing in numbers (bacteriostatic) and eventually clears up the infection.

Common side effects of polymycetin capsule

Vomiting, Nausea, Diarrhea

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Expert advice FOR Polymycetin Capsule

  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
  • Your doctor may get blood tests done to check your blood cells before starting treatment and regularly thereafter.
  • Do not use Chloramphenicol if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
  • Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease.

Frequently asked questions FOR Polymycetin 500mg Capsule

Chloramphenicol

Q. How long does Polymycetin 500 Capsule takes to work?
Usually, Polymycetin 500 Capsule starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Q. What if I don't get better after using Polymycetin 500 Capsule?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform them if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
Q. Can I stop taking Polymycetin 500 Capsule when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Polymycetin 500 Capsule and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

Content on this page was last updated on 02 May, 2025, by Dr. Lalit Kanodia (MBA, MD Pharmacology)