Product Description

🔹 Product Overview
GUFIPOL 5 LAC IU Injection is a prescription antibiotic injection containing Polymyxin B 500,000 IU (5 Lakh IU) as its active ingredient. It belongs to the class of polymyxin antibiotics and is used for the treatment of serious bacterial infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
GUFIPOL is mainly used in hospital and critical-care settings for severe infections, particularly those caused by multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria. It works by damaging the bacterial cell membrane, leading to bacterial destruction.

🔹 Key Uses
GUFIPOL 5 LAC IU Injection may be prescribed for:
Severe bacterial infections
Bloodstream infections (bacteremia/septicemia)
Complicated urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Meningitis caused by susceptible bacteria
Severe respiratory infections caused by resistant bacteria
Infections caused by susceptible Pseudomonas aeruginosa and other Gram-negative organisms

🔹 Composition
Active Ingredient:
Polymyxin B 500,000 IU (5 Lakh IU)
Drug Class:
Polymyxin Antibiotic
Bactericidal Antibacterial Agent
Dosage Form:
Injectable Powder / Injection
Therapeutic Category:
Anti-infective Medicine
Hospital Antibiotic Therapy

🔹 How It Works
GUFIPOL contains Polymyxin B, which acts directly on bacterial cell membranes.
Mechanism of action:
Binds to bacterial outer membrane components
Disrupts bacterial membrane structure
Causes leakage of essential cellular contents
Leads to bacterial cell death
Helps control serious bacterial infections

🔹 Key Benefits
Effective antibiotic option for serious Gram-negative bacterial infections
Useful against certain resistant bacterial strains
Helps manage life-threatening infections under specialist care
Provides rapid antibacterial action through injectable administration
Used when other antibiotic options may be limited

🔹 Dosage and Administration
GUFIPOL 5 LAC IU Injection should be administered only under medical supervision.
It is usually given through intravenous administration after proper preparation and dilution.
Dosage depends on:
Type and severity of infection
Patient body weight
Kidney function
Bacterial sensitivity reports
Overall patient condition
Do not self-administer this medicine.

🔹 Possible Side Effects
Common side effects may include:
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Injection site discomfort
Weakness
Dizziness
Possible serious side effects:
Kidney damage (nephrotoxicity)
Nerve-related effects (neurological toxicity)
Muscle weakness
Tingling or numbness
Severe allergic reactions
Immediate medical attention is required if severe reactions occur.

🔹 Precautions
Before receiving GUFIPOL 5 LAC IU Injection, inform your doctor if you have:
Kidney disease
Neurological disorders
Muscle weakness conditions
Previous allergy to Polymyxin antibiotics
Pregnancy or breastfeeding status
Important precautions:
Kidney function monitoring may be required during treatment.
Maintain proper hydration as advised by your healthcare provider.
Inform your doctor about all medicines and supplements you take.
Use antibiotics only when prescribed to reduce antibiotic resistance.