Colistin (Sulphate & Sulphomethate Na) Overview Categories 6 Anti-infective drugs6.2 Antibiotics, systemic6.2.2 Other anti-bacterial drugs6.2.2.10 Polymyxins Page headings Overview Primary Characterstics Indications Pharmacokinetics Contraindications Drug Interactions Side Effects Dosage High Risk Groups Warning / Precautions Storage Conditions Interference in Pathology Brands of Colistin (Sulphate & Sulphomethate Na) Manufacturers of Colistin (Sulphate & Sulphomethate Na) Primary Characterstics Indications Back to top Pharmacokinetics Back to top Contraindications Back to top Drug Interactions Back to top Side Effects Back to top Dosage Colistin (Sulphate & Sulphomethate Na)'s dosage details are as follows: Dose Single Dose Frequency Route Instructions Adult Dosage 2.5 to 5 mg/kg3.8 (3.75)8 hourlyIM2-4 equal doses40 to 80 mg60 (60)8 hourlyInhalationevery 12 hours2.5 to 5 mg/kg.r3.8 (3.75)8 hourlyIV2-4 equal doses1.5 to 3 millionunits/kg2.2 (2.25)8 hourlyPO Paedriatic Dosage (20kg) 0.025 to 0.05 millionunits/kg0.038 (0.0375)8 hourlyOralsingle dose 0.74 Neonatal Dosage (3kg) 0.031 million units/kg0.031 (0.031)8 hourlyoralsingle dose 0.093 High Risk Groups Back to top Warning / Precautions Back to top Storage Conditions Back to top Interference in Pathology Back to top Brands / Trade Names of Colistin (Sulphate & Sulphomethate Na) Back to top Manufacturers of Colistin (Sulphate & Sulphomethate Na) in Pakistan Geofman Back to top Previous Drug Generic - Next Drug Generic