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Colizest 25mg Oral Suspension

Colizest 25mg Oral Suspension

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Synonym

COLISTIN

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

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About Colizest 25mg Oral Suspension

Colizest 25mg Oral Suspension belongs to the class of medications called ‘antibiotics’ used to treat bacterial infections caused by susceptible Gram-negative bacteria. Bacterial infections are caused by the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. Symptoms of bacterial infection vary depending on the organ affected by bacteria.

Colizest 25mg Oral Suspension contains Colistin Sulphate. Colistin effectively solubilizes the bacterial cell membrane, resulting in bacterial cell death. As a result, Colizest 25mg Oral Suspension destroys the bacteria and successfully treats the infection.

Take Colizest 25mg Oral Suspension as prescribed by your doctor. Depending on your medical condition, you are advised to take Colizest 25mg Oral Suspension for as long as your doctor prescribes it. Sometimes, you may experience common side effects like dizziness, upset stomach, rash, diarrhoea, vertigo (spinning sensation), paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation) and slurred speech. But these side effects are usually in the initial phase and resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist, let your doctor know.

Before receiving Colizest 25mg Oral Suspension, let your doctor know about all your medical conditions, sensitivities, and all medications you are using. And also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding. Colizest 25mg Oral Suspension can cause blurred vision and dizziness in some people; if this occurs, do not drive or operate tools or machinery. It is recommended not to consume any alcoholic beverages while on treatment with this medicine.

Uses of Colizest 25mg Oral Suspension

Treatment of Severe bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits

Colizest 25mg Oral Suspension contains Colistin Sulphate, which is used for treating acute or chronic infections due to sensitive strains of certain gram-negative bacilli, particularly Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Colistin sulphate effectively solubilizes the bacterial cell membrane, resulting in bacterial cell death. As a result, Colizest 25mg Oral Suspension destroys the bacteria and successfully treats the infection.

Directions for Use

Shake the bottle well before each use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Colizest 25mg Oral Suspension

  • Dizziness
  • Upset stomach
  • Rash
  • Diarrhoea
  • Kidney damage
  • Vertigo (Spinning sensation)
  • Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
  • Slurred speech

Drug Warnings

Before taking the Colizest 25mg Oral Suspension, let your doctor know about all your medical conditions, sensitivities, and all medications you are using. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding before receiving Colizest 25mg Oral Suspension. Also, inform your doctor if you have chronic kidney disease, myasthenia gravis (muscle disorder), and porphyria (a blood disorder). Do not abruptly discontinue taking the prescription since this may result in antibiotic resistance, a condition in which bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Colizest 25mg Oral Suspension is known to interact with selective skeletal muscle relaxants (e.g. cyclobenzaprine, metaxalone), antifungals (e.g. amphotericin B) and aminoglycosides (e.g. capreomycin, vancomycin)

Drug-Food Interactions: Colizest 25mg Oral Suspension is known to interact with alcohol and Grapefruit.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Colizest 25mg Oral Suspension is known to interact with disease conditions, including kidney problems, myasthenia gravis (a muscle disorder), and porphyria (a blood disorder).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • AZITHROMYCIN
  • CLARITHROMYCIN
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • OFLOXACIN
  • NORFLOXACIN
  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • NETILIMICIN
  • GENTAMICIN
  • AMIKACIN
  • TOBRAMYCIN
  • ATRACURIUM
  • CISATRACURIUM
  • VECURONIUM

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • After taking the full course of Colizest 25mg Oral Suspension, probiotics should be taken to restore some of the healthy bacteria in the intestine that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut and kimchi can restore the intestine's good bacteria stink.
  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after taking a course of antibiotics. Whole grains, like whole-grain bread and brown rice, should be included in your diet.
  • Avoid taking many calcium-enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of Colizest 25mg Oral Suspension.
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Colizest 25mg Oral Suspension as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Colizest 25mg Oral Suspension in fighting off infections.

Special Advise

 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply and infect the body. It can target any organ of the body and multiply very quickly. Many give off chemicals called toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. Bacterial infections vary from minor illnesses (like sore throat and ear infections) to severe brain infections (like meningitis and encephalitis). When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms like fevers, chills and fatigue. A few harmful bacteria commonly cause infections, including Streptococcus, Staphylococcus and E. coli. Anyone can get a bacterial infection, but people with a weak immune system or taking immunosuppressive medicines like steroids are more prone to infections.

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Alcohol

Caution

Colizest 25mg Oral Suspension is known to cause drowsiness. Taking alcohol along with it may increase drowsiness and cause excessive sleepiness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Colizest 25mg Oral Suspension should not be used in pregnancy unless necessary. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or suspect pregnancy. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Colizest 25mg Oral Suspension.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Colizest 25mg Oral Suspension should not be used in breastfeeding unless necessary. Inform your doctor if you are a breastfeeding mother. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Colizest 25mg Oral Suspension.

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Driving

Caution

Colizest 25mg Oral Suspension may cause dizziness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Colizest 25mg Oral Suspension should be used with caution if you have liver disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your condition.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Colizest 25mg Oral Suspension should be used with caution if you have kidney disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Children

Caution

Colizest 25mg Oral Suspension is probably safe when used in children who are above 40 kgs in weight. However, your child's doctor will adjust the dose based on the age, body weight and health condition of your child.

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FAQs

Colizest 25mg Oral Suspension is used to treat bacterial infections.
Colizest 25mg Oral Suspension contains Colistin Sulphate, an anti-bacterial medicine used to treat severe bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacterial cell walls, which is required for bacteria's growth and multiplication.
Before taking Colizest 25mg Oral Suspension, let your doctor know if you have or ever had any problems related to your kidneys/liver or lungs (such as asthma). Also, mention all the other medicines you are taking to avoid any drug interaction.
No, Colizest 25mg Oral Suspension does not treat cold and flu infections. It is used to treat severe bacterial infections and should be taken only if prescribed by a doctor.
After taking Colizest 25mg Oral Suspension, you may have diarrhoea. Colizest 25mg Oral Suspension is an antibiotic that kills or prevents bacterial growth. Some good intestinal bacteria that aid digestion might also be killed. So, drink plenty of fluids and take probiotics to prevent excessive loss of fluids from the body (dehydration). Consult the doctor if diarrhoea worsens, and never take anti-diarrhoea medication without consulting a doctor.
Colizest 25mg Oral Suspension is safe for the elderly population, but if you have any kidney problem, then Colizest 25mg Oral Suspension should be used with caution as it might lead to kidney complications and slow overall body processes. In such cases, inform your doctor before starting Colizest 25mg Oral Suspension so that dose adjustment can be made.
Colizest 25mg Oral Suspension may cause live bacterial vaccines (such as typhoid vaccine) not to work either. Do not have immunizations/vaccinations while using this medication unless your doctor tells you to.

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