Premycin 600 mg Injection 4 ml is an antibiotic that treats severe/serious bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, which inhibits bacterial growth. It shows a bacteriostatic effect, which stops bacterial reproduction but doesn't kill them. Premycin 600 mg Injection 4 ml effectively treats infections caused by gram-positive and anaerobic (living without air) bacteria, including susceptible strains of Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Clostridium perfringens. Premycin 600 mg Injection 4 ml is useful in treating lower respiratory tract infections like pneumonia, empyema, and lung abscess; gynaecological infections like endometritis, nongonococcal tubo-ovarian abscess, pelvic cellulitis, and postsurgical vaginal cuff infection; intra-abdominal infections; septicaemia or sepsis (blood poisoning by bacteria), and bone and joint infections.

FAQs

How does Premycin 600 mg Injection 4 ml work?

Premycin 600 mg Injection 4 ml is an antibiotic that treats bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, which retards bacterial growth.

In which conditions should I stay cautious while using Premycin 600 mg Injection 4 ml?

Premycin 600 mg Injection 4 ml should be used with proper caution and doctor consultation if you have any liver disease, kidney disease, gastrointestinal diseases (colitis, severe stomach cramps, diarrhoea), yellow food dye allergy, and allergic conditions (asthma, hay fever, eczema).

I am undergoing vaccination for typhoid this week. Can I use Premycin 600 mg Injection 4 ml?

Premycin 600 mg Injection 4 ml can affect the live vaccines like typhoid vaccine and decrease its effectiveness. Please consult a doctor before you start Premycin 600 mg Injection 4 ml if you are undergoing any vaccinations.

Does Premycin 600 mg Injection 4 ml cause abnormal liver function tests?

Premycin 600 mg Injection 4 ml may cause abnormal liver function tests as one of its side effects. Please ask your doctor before starting Premycin 600 mg Injection 4 ml if you have any history of liver problems.

Does Premycin 600 mg Injection 4 ml cause diarrhoea?

Diarrhoea can be a side-effect of Premycin 600 mg Injection 4 ml. Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD) is also reported during usage of antibiotics like Premycin 600 mg Injection 4 ml. Therefore, if you experience diarrhoea, you are advised to undergo an examination to rule out the chances of CDAD following Premycin 600 mg Injection 4 ml therapy.