Fonyl Injection
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Fosfomycin (4gm) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Organic phosphonic acids |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
Action Class | Cell wall synthesis inhibitor- UTI |
User Rating | 4.7 |
User Reviews | 449 |
FAQ
Fonyl Injection Reviews
Fonyl should be taken regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back.
The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, dizziness, indigestion, and gastrointestinal disturbances. Consult your doctor if your condition does not improve even after two to three days or if these side effects bother or worry you.
Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it. Avoid alcohol and caffeinated drinks while using this medicine. It may make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
How Fonyl Injection Works
How to Use Fonyl Injection
Benefits of Fonyl Injection
- In Bacterial infections: Fonyl is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. Fonyl is given by a doctor or a nurse and should not be self-administered. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Uses of Fonyl Injection
- Bacterial infections
Fonyl Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Your doctor may regularly monitor the level of electrolytes in your blood. A low-sodium diet is recommended during treatment.
- Fonyl is used for the treatment of bacterial infections when use of other common medicines is considered inappropriate.
- Fonyl may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- It is given as an injection into a vein by your doctor or nurse.
References
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 595-97.
- CiplaMed. Fosfomycin sodium [Prescribing Information].
- Chambers HF, Deck DH. Beta-Lactam and Other Cell Wall- & Membrane-Active Antibiotics. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 788-89.