Side Effects:

Common Nephrotoxicity, Neurotoxicity, Anaphylactic reaction, Shortness of breath, Exanthema, Fever, Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils), Tachycardia, Urticaria.

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

Expert advice for Polymyxin B

The injectable form of this drug is given only to hospitalized patients and under medical supervision.
You may get diarrhea after taking the injection. This usually settles as the course id completed. Consult your doctor if the diarrhea persists or worsens.
Consult your doctor if you get watery or bloody stools after completing the course.
Do not take polymyxin B if you are allergic to polymyxin B or any of the other ingredients of the drops or ointment.
Do baseline kidney function test before starting the medicine.
Consult your doctor before taking polymyxin B eye ointment/ drops: If you are taking herbal drugs or eye drops. If you are applying any non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or steroids. If you wear contact lenses. If you have thinning of the eye tissue. If you have diabetes.
Women who are pregnant or breast feeding should consult the doctor on taking this medication.
Eye pressure should be regularly checked in patients taking the eye ointment /drops especially in children.
Do not drive or use machines immediately after using the drops/ointment  as it may cause blurred vision.
If you wear contact lenses, then remove them before applying the drops/ointment  and wear them only after 15 min.

Expert advice for Cefotil Tablet
Your doctor has prescribed Cefotil to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Cefotil and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. 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. If you're on blood thinners, Cefotil can interact with your medications and increase your bleeding tendencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is polymyxin B an antibiotic/sulpha drug/penicillin?
Polymyxin B belongs to a class of medication called antibiotics. It is not a sulpha drug/penicillin

Q. Is Polymyxin B bacteriostatic or bacteriocidal?
Polymyxin B is bactericidal i.e. it kills bacteria

Q. Does Polymyxin B expire?
Polymyxin B does expire and should not be used beyond the expiry date

Q. Does Polymyxin B treat pink eye or conjunctivitis?
Polymyxin B is not used to treat pink eye or conjunctivitis

Q. Does it treat sties?
It is not used for the treatment of sties in the eyes

Q. Is Polymyxin B safe for infants?
It is not considered to be safe for infants.

Q. Is Cefotil an antibiotic?
Yes, Cefotil is an antibiotic. It is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat various infections.

Q. Is Cefotil a form of penicillin drug?
Cefotil belongs to the cephalosporin antibiotics and is not a penicillin drug. However, its chemical structure and action is similar to penicillin.

Q. Is Cefotil safe?
Cefotil is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Cefotil a steroid?
Cefotil is not a steroid molecule. It is an antibiotic which belongs to the group of cephalosporins.

Q. Is Cefotil safe in G6PD deficiency?
Cefotil is not known to cause hemolysis in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficient individuals. However, ask your doctor before taking Cefotil if you are G6PD deficient.

Q. Is Cefotil useful in the treatment of urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Cefotil is indicated for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI). Its effectiveness would depend on the infecting organism and hence you should consult your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Can Cefotil be taken with azithromycin?
Cefotil is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with azithromycin. However, both are antibiotics and should be used only when advised by the doctor.

Q. Can Cefotil be taken with doxycycline?
Cefotil is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with doxycyclin. However, both are antibiotics and should be used only when advised by the doctor.

Q. Is it safe to take Cefotil with pseudoephedrine?
Cefotil is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with pseudoephedrine. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.

Q. Can Cefotil be taken with naproxen?
Cefotil is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with naproxen. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.

Q. Is it safe to take Cefotil with paracetamol (acetaminophen)?
Cefotil is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with paracetamol. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.

Q. Does Cefotil expire?
Cefotil like any other drug has an expiry data and should not be used after that. Please check the package insert before using the medicine.

Q. Can Cefotil help to treat pneumonia?
Cefotil is indicated in the treatment of pneumonia. However, its effectiveness would depend on the infecting organism and hence you should consult your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Does Cefotil have penicillin in it?
No, Cefotil does not have penicillin in it. It is a cephalosporin antibiotic which is similar to penicillin.

Q. Can the use of Cefotil cause constipation?
Cefotil is not known to cause constipation. It is associated with diarrhea. However, if you experience any such symptom while taking Cefotil, consult your doctor.

Q. Does Cefotil cover staphylococci?
Yes, Cefotil is active against staphylococcus. However, strains resistant to the drug have also been reported. Talk to your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment of your infection.

Q. Can the use of Cefotil make you feel tired?
Cefotil use is not associated with tiredness. However, if you experience tiredness while taking Cefotil, consult your doctor.

Q. Can I take alprazolam with Cefotil?
No drug interactions have been reported when Cefotil is used with alprazolam. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Cefotil with ibuprofen?
No drug interactions have been reported when Cefotil is used with ibuprofen. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.