Colistin Sulphate

Colistin Sulphate appears as a white crystalline powder, is odorless, and slightly soluble in water. It is combustible but only weakly flammable. This product is primarily used in the medical and veterinary fields due to its effectiveness against a broad range of bacteria, especially Gram-negative bacteria. Colistin Sulphate is a polypeptide antibiotic derived from Bacillus polymyxa. It is commonly administered in powder form for reconstitution into an injectable solution or oral suspension.

Applications:

1. Treatment of Bacterial Infections:

   • Used to treat serious infections caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, and other Gram-negative pathogens.
   • Frequently used in hospital settings for respiratory, urinary, and intra-abdominal infections.

2. Veterinary Treatment:

   • Administered to treat bacterial infections in livestock, particularly in agriculture.
   • Used to control intestinal dysbiosis and respiratory infections in both companion animals and livestock.

3. Microbiological Research:

   • Employed in research laboratories to study bacterial resistance, particularly in the surveillance of multidrug-resistant infections.
   • Used to test the efficacy of antimicrobial treatments in controlled environments.