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Nebulisers are used to convert liquid medicines into fine droplets which can be breathed directly into the lungs. Your child has been prescribed Colomycin.
Colomycin is an antibiotic (Colistin) and by nebulising it, the medicine gets directly into the lungs to target where bacteria are growing.
Children under the age of 10 use 1 million unit (MU) yellow label.
Children over the age of 10 use 2 million units (MU) which is the purple label.
You should give Colomycin to your child immediately after mixing to minimise the risk of contamination. It should be taken after physiotherapy whenever possible. Colomycin should be taken 2 times a day and there should be at least 6 hours between each dose.
When the Colomycin powder is mixed with the saline it is normal for the mixture to look hazy. It may also be frothy, especially if shaken.
You will be given a nebuliser unit and shown how to use this and how to clean it.
It is important that you wash your hands before setting up the nebuliser.
The nebuliser must be cleaned after each use and you will be shown how to do this.
The nebuliser provided must be serviced every year so please make sure you contact the team if you notice your nebuliser is due for service.
When starting Colomycin a dose will be given at the hospital so that we can check there are no problems. Please read the information leaflet provided with the Colomycin and if there are any side effects stop taking the medication and contact the hospital.
The type of nebuliser you have been provided is:
If you have any questions of concerns please call 0114 271 7273 or 0114 271 7375.
You must always discuss the individual treatment of your child with the appropriate member of staff. Do not rely on this resource alone for information about your child’s treatment.
Please note: this is a generic information sheet relating to care at Sheffield Children’s NHS FT. These details may not reflect treatment at other hospitals. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professionals’ instructions. If this resource relates to medicines, please read it alongside the medicine manufacturer’s patient information leaflet. If this information has been translated into another language from English, efforts have been made to maintain accuracy, but there may still be some translation errors. If you are unsure about any of the guidance in this resource or have specific questions about how it relates to your child, always ask your healthcare professional for further advice.
Resource number: CF15
Resource Type: Article
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