Fosfomycin

Generic name: Fosfomycin
Dosage form: oral granule for reconstitution (3 g)

Usage of Fosfomycin

Fosfomycin is an antibiotic that fights infection caused by bacteria.

Fosfomycin is used to treat bladder infections.

Fosfomycin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Fosfomycin side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Fosfomycin may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

diarrhea that is watery or bloody; or

new or worsening bladder symptoms (burning, painful urination).

Common side effects of fosfomycin may include:

nausea, upset stomach, stomach pain, diarrhea;

headache, dizziness;

weakness;

rash;

sore throat, runny nose;

back pain; or

menstrual pain, vaginal itching or discharge.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Fosfomycin

You should not use fosfomycin if you are allergic to it.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Fosfomycin should not be given to a child younger than 12 years old.

Do not share fosfomycin with another person, even if they have the same symptoms you have.

How to use Fosfomycin

Usual Adult Dose for Cystitis:

3 g (1 sachet) orally once as a single doseComments:-This drug should not be used for the treatment of pyelonephritis or perinephric abscess.Use: For the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (acute cystitis) in women due to susceptible strains of EscheriChia coli and Enterococcus faecalis

Usual Adult Dose for Urinary Tract Infection:

Warnings

Use only as directed. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.

What other drugs will affect Fosfomycin

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially metoclopramide.

Other drugs may affect fosfomycin, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

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