Polymycetin 250 Strip Of 10 Capsules
Description
Polymycetin Capsule is an antibiotic used for the treatment of severe bacterial infection and typhoid fever where other anti-infectives are ineffective. It contains chloramphenicol as an active ingre
dient. It stops the growth of bacteria, thus preventing the spread of infection. Polymycetin Capsule should not be used in children below 18 years of age. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid. Polymycetin Capsule should not be used to treat viral infection. Take the medicine at the prescribed dose for the prescribed duration to gain optimal benefits. You may experience nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, dizziness after taking the medicine. If these symptoms worsen, inform the doctor or visit a nearby hospital or clinic immediately. Polymycetin Capsule is used for the treatment of severe bacterial infection and typhoid fever when other antimicrobials are ineffective.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹56.25 |
You Save | ₹18.75 (25% on MRP) |
Contains | Chloramphenicol(250.0 Mg) |
Uses | Bacterial infections |
Side effects | Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea |
Therapy | ANTIBIOTIC |
Uses
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to chloramphenicol or other component of Polymycetin Capsule.
- If you have or had a blood disorder such as porphyria.
- If you have been vaccinated recently.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- If you are taking medicines that result in bone marrow suppression.
Side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Stomach pain and/or bloating
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have liver or kidney disease.
- You are on other medications.
- You are giving it to the elderly.
- Polymycetin Capsule should not be used in children below 18 years of age.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines may affect the way Polymycetin Capsule works, or the medicine itself may reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell the doctor about the medicines, supplements, or herbals the child is currently taking or might take to avoid possible interaction.
- Taking medicine with Polymycetin Capsule may alter the effect of either medicine or cause serious consequences, hence should be used with caution.
- Paracetamol for pain and fever, antibiotics for infections such as co-trimoxazole, penicillin or rifampicin type.
- Blood thinners like warfarin, dicoumarin must be used with caution.
- Antidiabetics such as gliclazide, tolbutamide, immunosuppressive medicine such as cyclosporine, tacrolimus.
- Medicines that suppress bone marrow such as carbamazepine, penicillamine, sulphonamides, phenylbutazone, antipsychotic medicines such as clozapine, flupenthixol, fluphenazine, procainamide.
- Medicine used to treat seizure or fits such as carbamazepine, phenytoin and phenobarbital.
- Hormonal pills such as estrogen, medicines used to treat hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) such as carbimazole, propylthiouracil.
- Antiretroviral medicines used to treat HIV infection such as zidovudine, hydroxocobalamin as a form of vitamin B12 used to treat B12 deficiency, a medicine used to treat cancer such as cisplatin, daunorubicin....
Storage and disposal
- Store Polymycetin Capsule at a temperature below 25°C at a cool dry place.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Dosage
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details

Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD, CCEBDM Diabetology

Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How long does Polymycetin Capsule take to work?
Q: Is Polymycetin Capsule used to relieve pain?
Q: Can I stop taking Polymycetin Capsule when I feel better?
Q: Can the use of Polymycetin Capsule cause diarrhoea?
- Yes, the use of Polymycetin Capsule may cause diarrhoea along with the desired effect, but not everyone gets them.
- It is an antibiotic that kills both good and bad bacteria, when good bacteria present in the intestine gets killed it may cause diarrhoea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea, talk to the doctor about it....
Q: Can Polymycetin Capsule be used to treat typhoid?
Q: What if my condition does not improve after taking Polymycetin Capsule?
Q: What are the side effects of Polymycetin Capsule?
Q: What is Polymycetin Capsule used for?
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