Curest 12.5mg Syrup Substitute

Curest 12.5mg Syrup contains Colistin Sulphate, an anti-bacterial medicine used to treat severe bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacterial cell walls, which is required for bacteria's growth and multiplication.

Before taking Curest 12.5mg Syrup, let your doctor know if you have or ever had any problems related to your kidneys/liver or lungs (such as asthma). Also, mention all the other medicines you are taking to avoid any drug interaction.

No, Curest 12.5mg Syrup does not treat cold and flu infections. It is used to treat severe bacterial infections and should be taken only if prescribed by a doctor.

After taking Curest 12.5mg Syrup, you may have diarrhoea. Curest 12.5mg Syrup is an antibiotic that kills or prevents bacterial growth. Some good intestinal bacteria that aid digestion might also be killed. So, drink plenty of fluids and take probiotics to prevent excessive loss of fluids from the body (dehydration). Consult the doctor if diarrhoea worsens, and never take anti-diarrhoea medication without consulting a doctor.

Curest 12.5mg Syrup is safe for the elderly population, but if you have any kidney problem, then Curest 12.5mg Syrup should be used with caution as it might lead to kidney complications and slow overall body processes. In such cases, inform your doctor before starting Curest 12.5mg Syrup so that dose adjustment can be made.