Colistimethate Injection and Prefrin Liquifilm

• Generic Name: colistimethate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Coly Mycin M

Colistimethate injection is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It belongs to the class of medicines called antibiotics that works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, colistimethate will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

Colistimethate is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: phenylephrine ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: AK-Dilate, Altafrin, Mydfrin, Neofrin, Relief, Isopto Frin, AK-Nefrin, Neo-Synephrine Ophthalmic, Phenoptic, Prefrin, Ocu-Phrin

Ophthalmic phenylephrine in strengths of 2.5 and 10% is used to dilate (enlarge) the pupil. It is used before eye examinations, before and after eye surgery, and to treat certain eye conditions. In the U.S., these preparations are available only with your doctor's prescription.