B-Mycin 300 Injection is an antibiotic medicine that fights bacteria and is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the lungs (eg. pneumonia), stomach, skin & soft tissues, bones & joints, blood, and heart.
B-Mycin 300 Injection works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. You should use this medicine regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.
The most common side effects of this medicine include pseudomembranous colitis, diarrhea, abdominal pain, maculopapular rash, thrombophlebitis, and abnormal liver function test. Some people may develop temporary redness or pain at the site of injection; these are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or do not go away.
Earlier using it, you should tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems, if you have any problems with your bowels (intestines) or if you have ever had bloody diarrhea caused by taking antibiotics. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.
Side Effects:
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
Ordinary side effects of B-Mycin
Pseudomembranous colitis
Maculopapular rash
Thrombophlebitis
Stomach pain
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with B-Mycin 300 Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
B-Mycin 300 Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
B-Mycin 300 Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. There may be a possibility of diarrhea or rash in the baby.
Driving
SAFE
B-Mycin 300 Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
B-Mycin 300 Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of B-Mycin 300 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
B-Mycin 300 Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of B-Mycin 300 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs:
Q. How long does B-Mycin 300 Injection take to work?
Usually, B-Mycin 300 Injection starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Q. Is B-Mycin 300 Injection effective?
B-Mycin 300 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 B-Mycin 300 Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. How is B-Mycin 300 Injection administered?
B-Mycin 300 Injection is administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor and should not be self administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from B-Mycin 300 Injection.
Q. Can the use of B-Mycin 300 Injection cause diarrhea?
Affirmative, the use of B-Mycin 300 Injection can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.
Q. Is B-Mycin 300 Injection safe?
B-Mycin 300 Injection is generally safe to use. However, you should take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may cause some side effects that are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Your doctor will tell you ways to cope up with them.
Q. What if I don't get better after using B-Mycin 300 Injection?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
Q. Is B-Mycin 300 Injection effective?
B-Mycin 300 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 B-Mycin 300 Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
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