Fosirol Powder

Uses

Fosfomycin is generally used in treatment of prevention of bacterial infections of urinary tract and treatment

Side Effects

• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhoea
• Dyspepsia
• Headache
• Inflammation of the nose
• Pharyngitis
• Rash
• Weakness

How to use

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. For directions before use, please check the label. Fosfomycin is to be taken empty stomach.

How it works

Fosfomycin is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering which is needed for their survival. It also reduces bacterial attachment to cells lining the bladder.

Faqs

Q. Is Fosfomycin a macrolide/sulfa drug/penicillin?
Fosfomycin is not macrolide/sulfa drug/penicillin. It is phosphonic acid derivative antibiotic

Q. Can you take Fosfomycin with penicillin allergy/ does Fosfomycin contain penicillin?
Fosfomycon does not contain penicillin and it can be taken with penicillin allergy

Q. Does Fosfomycin cover pseudomonas/ klebsiella/ proteus/ group b strep?
Fosfomycin works against pseudomonas, klebsiella and proteus but not against group b strep.

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