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compositionComposition:COLISTIMETHATE-3M.I.U
prescriptionPrescription Medicine
ICl-3 3Million IU Injection 1's
Icl3 Miu Injection is used to treat bacterial infections. It contains Colistimethate which works by killing infection-causing bacteria. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as stomach upset, itching, rash, and fever. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

COLISTIMETHATE-3M.I.U

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Zuventus Healthcare Ltd

Consume Type :

Parenteral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Icl3 Miu Injection

Icl3 Miu Injection belongs to a class of drugs called antibiotics used in the treatment of severe bacterial infections. Bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Icl3 Miu Injection does not work against infections caused by a virus.

Icl3 Miu Injection contains Colistimethate, an antibiotic that works by binding to bacterial cell membranes that are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents. Thereby, damaging bacterial cell membranes and kills bacteria.

Take Icl3 Miu Injection as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Icl3 Miu Injection for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience dizziness, stomach upset, tingling, or difficulty in breathing. Most of these side effects of Icl3 Miu Injection do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Icl3 Miu Injection or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), kidney problems, or porphyria (a disorder in the formation of red blood pigment), inform your doctor before taking Icl3 Miu Injection. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Icl3 Miu Injection. Special care should be taken in new-born and premature babies as kidneys are not developed fully. Drive only if you are alert as Icl3 Miu Injection may cause confusion, vision problems, or dizziness.  If you are on dialysis, inform your doctor before taking Icl3 Miu Injection so that the dose may be reduced accordingly.

Uses of Icl3 Miu Injection

Icl3 Miu Injection is used in the treatment of several bacterial infections. The detailed use of Icl3 Miu Injection is as follows:

  • Treatment of bacterial infections: Icl3 Miu Injection is used in the treatment of several bacterial infections.

Key Benefits

Icl3 Miu Injection contains Colistimethate, a narrow-spectrum antibiotic that is active against gram-negative bacteria. Icl3 Miu Injection binds to bacterial cell membranes that are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents. Thereby, damages bacterial cell membranes and kills bacteria. Icl3 Miu Injection is used when other antibiotics are not suitable.

Side effects of Icl-3 3 Million Iu Inj

Directions for Use

  • Your doctor will determine the dosage and timing of Icl3 Miu Injection based on the severity of your infection. Typically, it is administered every 6-12 hours.
  • Icl3 Miu Injection is administered by a healthcare professional as an infusion over 30 to 60 minutes or as a rapid injection within 5 minutes into a vein
  • Do not self-administer it.

How Icl3 Miu Injection Works

Icl3 Miu Injection contains Colistimethate, an antibiotic that works by binding to bacterial cell membranes that are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents. Thereby, damaging bacterial cell membranes and kills bacteria.
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Alcohol

Caution

Interaction of Icl3 Miu Injection with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Icl3 Miu Injection.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Icl3 Miu Injection is a category C pregnancy drug and is given to pregnant women only if it is essential. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Icl3 Miu Injection may be excreted in human milk in small amounts. Therefore, it is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks. Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Icl3 Miu Injection may cause confusion, vision problems or dizziness. Therefore, avoid driving if you experience any of these symptoms after taking Icl3 Miu Injection.

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Liver

Caution

Take Icl3 Miu Injection with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Icl3 Miu Injection with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions as Icl3 Miu Injection may affect kidney function. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Caution

Icl3 Miu Injection should be used with caution in children and in doses as prescribed by a doctor. Special care should be taken in new-born and premature babies as kidneys are not developed fully.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Please inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease before using Icl3 Miu Injection. Your doctor will prescribe it only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Limited information available for use of Icl3 Miu Injection in elderly patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if I have taken an overdose of Icl3 Miu Injection

Use Icl3 Miu Injection only as prescribed by the physician. Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it could lead to an overdose. Symptoms of overdose may include dizziness, confusion, loss of balance/coordination, rapid eye movement, severe numbness/tingling, weak/shallow breathing, problems with speech, and loss of consciousness. If you experience these symptoms or suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take probiotics after completing the full course of Icl3 Miu Injection to restore some healthy bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Certain fermented foods like cheese, yogurt, kombucha, sauerkraut, and kimchi can restore the good bacteria of the intestine.
  • Include fiber-rich foods, as they can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fiber-rich foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains such as whole-grain bread and brown rice should be included in your diet.
  • Make sure you drink plenty of water or other fluids every day while you are taking Icl3 Miu Injection.
  • Avoid alcohol consumption as it may increase adverse effects.

Have a query?

How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Icl3 Miu Injection to start to work: The time required for Icl3 Miu Injection to show its action is unknown. The time for which the effects of Icl3 Miu Injection last: The duration of action for Icl3 Miu Injection is clinically unknown.

What if you forget to take Icl3 Miu Injection

As this medicine is administered by a healthcare professional, the chances of missing a dose are less. However, if you have any concerns, contact your doctor.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep Icl3 Miu Injection out of reach and sight of children. • Cold chain - To be stored in cold places at 2ºC to 8ºC.

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Icl3 Miu Injection or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), kidney problems, or porphyria (a disorder in the formation of red blood pigment), inform your doctor before taking Icl3 Miu Injection. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Icl3 Miu Injection. Special care should be taken in new-born and premature babies as kidneys are not developed fully. Drive only if you are alert as Icl3 Miu Injection may cause confusion, vision problems, or dizziness. If you are on dialysis, inform your doctor before taking Icl3 Miu Injection so that the dose may be reduced accordingly. Inform your anesthetist that you are taking Icl3 Miu Injection as it may increase the effects of muscle relaxants used in general anesthesia. You are recommended to complete the full course of Icl3 Miu Injection as prescribed by your doctor for effective results.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interaction: Icl3 Miu Injection may interact with antibiotics (amikacin, netilmicin, tobramycin, gentamicin, erythromycin, clarithromycin, azithromycin, ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin, ofloxacin).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), kidney problems or porphyria (a disorder in the formation of red blood pigment), inform your doctor before taking Icl3 Miu Injection.

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Drug-Drug Interactions

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ColistinBCG vaccine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Icl-3 3 Million Iu Inj:
Coadministration of Icl-3 3 Million Iu Inj along with BCG vaccine can reduce the treatment outcomes.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Icl-3 3 Million Iu Inj with BCG vaccine is avoided as it may lead to an interaction, please consult your doctor before taking it.
ColistinPancuronium
Severe
How does the drug interact with Icl-3 3 Million Iu Inj:
Using Pancuronium with Icl-3 3 Million Iu Inj can increase the risk of developing side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Icl-3 3 Million Iu Inj and Pancuronium, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience an upset stomach, rash, dizziness, or fever, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ColistinEverolimus
Severe
How does the drug interact with Icl-3 3 Million Iu Inj:
Coadministration of Icl-3 3 Million Iu Inj with Everolimus can increase the risk of developing kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Icl-3 3 Million Iu Inj and Everolimus, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience vomiting, irregular urination, sudden weight gain or loss, swelling, shortness of breath, or weakness, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ColistinHuman immunoglobulin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Icl-3 3 Million Iu Inj:
Taking Human immunoglobulin with Icl-3 3 Million Iu Inj, may raise the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Human immunoglobulin and Icl-3 3 Million Iu Inj, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, or an irregular heart rhythm, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ColistinIohexol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Icl-3 3 Million Iu Inj:
Combining Icl-3 3 Million Iu Inj with Iohexol can increase the effect or side effects of Iohexol.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Icl-3 3 Million Iu Inj and Iohexol, you can take these medicines if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience vomiting, loss of appetite, irregular urination, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, or weakness, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ColistinVecuronium
Severe
How does the drug interact with Icl-3 3 Million Iu Inj:
Using Vecuronium with Icl-3 3 Million Iu Inj can make Vecuronium more effective in therapy.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Icl-3 3 Million Iu Inj and Vecuronium, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience an upset stomach, rash, dizziness, or fever, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ColistinTobramycin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Icl-3 3 Million Iu Inj:
Coadministration of Tobramycin with Icl-3 3 Million Iu Inj can increase the blood levels and risk of Icl-3 3 Million Iu Inj side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Icl-3 3 Million Iu Inj and Tobramycin, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience, shortness of breath, muscle pain, dizziness, or palpitations, contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ColistinAdefovir dipivoxil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Icl-3 3 Million Iu Inj:
Combining Icl-3 3 Million Iu Inj with Adefovir dipivoxil may decrease Icl-3 3 Million Iu Inj's excretion rate, which could result in a higher serum level.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Icl-3 3 Million Iu Inj and Adefovir dipivoxil, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any irregular urination, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle pain, dizziness, or palpitations call your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ColistinRocuronium bromide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Icl-3 3 Million Iu Inj:
Coadministration of Rocuronium bromide with Icl-3 3 Million Iu Inj may increase the side effects of Rocuronium bromide.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Icl-3 3 Million Iu Inj and Rocuronium bromide, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience an upset stomach, Rash, Dizziness, or Fever, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ColistinAmikacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Icl-3 3 Million Iu Inj:
Coadministration of Icl-3 3 Million Iu Inj with Amikacin can increase the risk of developing side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Icl-3 3 Million Iu Inj and Amikacin, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Food Interactions

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FAQs

Icl3 Miu Injection is used to treat bacterial infections.

Icl3 Miu Injection contains Colistimethate, an antibiotic that works by binding to bacterial cell membranes that are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stops the leakage of cell contents. Thereby, damages bacterial cell membranes and kills bacteria.

You are not recommended to take Icl3 Miu Injection with gentamicin as co-administration of these two medicines may increase the risk of severe adverse effects such as kidney problems, hearing loss or respiratory depression especially in elderly people and in those who have preexisting kidney disease or who are dehydrated. However, please consult your doctor before taking Icl3 Miu Injection with other medicines.

Icl3 Miu Injection may cause dizziness as a common side effect. Avoid driving if you feel dizzy after taking Icl3 Miu Injection. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.

Icl3 Miu Injection should be used with caution in patients receiving dialysis (the process of filtration and purification of blood using a machine). Therefore, if you are receiving dialysis, please inform your doctor before taking Icl3 Miu Injection so that the dose may be adjusted accordingly.

You are recommended to take Icl3 Miu Injection with extreme caution if you have kidney disease as it may worsen the condition. Regular monitoring of kidney functioning is recommended while taking Icl3 Miu Injection. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have any kidney problems before taking Icl3 Miu Injection.

Before taking Icl3 Miu Injection, inform your doctor if you have a history of kidney problems, myasthenia gravis (a condition that causes muscle weakness), porphyria (a blood disorder), or asthma. These conditions may affect your treatment or require special monitoring.

Icl3 Miu Injection is given by a healthcare professional as an infusion over 30–60 minutes or as a rapid injection within 5 minutes into a vein. Do not self-administer.

Do not use Icl3 Miu Injection if you are allergic to its active substances or any other polymyxins (group of antibiotics to treat bacterial infection). If you are unsure, consult your doctor before receiving Icl3 Miu Injection.

Icl3 Miu Injection is prescribed during pregnancy only if your doctor thinks that the benefits are greater than the potential risks. The safety of Icl3 Miu Injection during pregnancy has not been fully established. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking Icl3 Miu Injection if you are pregnant.

Icl3 Miu Injection is safe when used as per the dose and duration advised by a doctor.

Icl3 Miu Injection causes side effects such as dizziness, stomach upset, tingling, and difficulty in breathing. However, these do not require any medical treatment and gradually reduce over time. Contact a doctor if these side effects persist for longer durations.

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Written By

  • Veda Maddala

    M Pharmacy

Dr Aneela SiddabathuniDoctor badge

Reviewed By

  • Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

    MPharma., PhD

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India

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Office No. 5119, 5Th Floor, 'D' Wing, Oberoi Garden Estates, Chandivili, Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400 072
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