Xolabin Benefits & Uses

Xolabin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Xolabin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 12500 units/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 12500 units/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 12500 units/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 12500 units/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 20000 units/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Xolabin Related Warnings

Is the use of Xolabin safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of Xolabin for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

Unknown
Is the use of Xolabin safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Xolabin in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Xolabin is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Xolabin on the Kidneys?

Xolabin rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Xolabin on the Liver?

Xolabin is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Xolabin on the Heart?

Using Xolabin does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Xolabin with Other Drugs

Xolabin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Xolabin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Xolabin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Myasthenia Gravis

Frequently asked Questions about Xolabin

Is this Xolabin habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Xolabin is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Xolabin can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Xolabin should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Xolabin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Xolabin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Xolabin

You can take Xolabin with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Xolabin

Information about the interaction of Xolabin and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Polymyxin B

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 759

XOLABIN 500000IU INJECTION