Colomycin v Promixin

[PAP48]

I have been on Colomycin nebuliser for many, many years which I obtained from our local hospital. Now my consultant has decided for me to obtain the prescription from my GP surgery. But when I collected the meds from my local pharmacy they had dispensed Promixin instead.

Anyone else had this problem and any opinions please on which is best. I’m colonised with pseudomonas, I have bronchiectasis and asthma. Thank you so much for any advice or experience.

[Swizzy]

Promixin is another name for colomycin. Probably from a different supplier

[PAP48 in reply to Swizzy]

Thank you.

[Izb1]

It's probably the cheapest x

[PAP48 in reply to Izb1]

You’re probably right! X

[Iram_sa]

I was just about to say the same as the previous comment that it is more likely the same thing (had same ingredients) but a cheaper brand. They have done the same thing with my salbutamol inhaler. When I questioned this, got the same response. 😊

[PAP48 in reply to Iram_sa]

I understand from my respiratory nurse, this is happening a lot, particularly with salbutamol inhalers. All down to money I suspect. ☺️

[janedivney]

It’s just a slightly different formulation. Promixin is actually more expensive

[PAP48 in reply to janedivney]

Thank you.

[Shonkie]

Hi, I am in a similar position for the same reason, pseudomonas. I have used a nebuliser for some years with Colomycin and still do. I think you need to ask your respiratory consultant ind pharmacy if this is OK. It might be but best to check Good luck!

[PAP48 in reply to Shonkie]

Thank you, all sorted now. I have posted separately with the outcome.

[Vanner]

I was told there was a shortage of colomycin. My pharmacy could not get any and my last prescription was 10 days late. Trevor

[PAP48 in reply to Vanner]

That's interesting Trevor, hadn't heard that one before. Something to keep an eye on!