Fosforex Powder
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Meditrex Pharma |
Active Ingredient | Fosfomycin (3gm) |
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 | 4.5 |
User Reviews | 783 |
FAQ
Fosforex Powder Reviews
Fosforex 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, diarrhea, dizziness, vaginal inflammation and indigestion. 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 Fosforex Powder Works
How to Use Fosforex Powder
Benefits of Fosforex Powder
- In Bacterial infections of urinary tract: Fosforex works by stopping the growth of the bacteria in the urine that cause urinary tract infections. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
Uses of Fosforex Powder
- Bacterial infections of urinary tract
Fosforex Powder Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Avoid alcohol and caffeinated drinks, and drink plenty of water while taking Fosforex.
- Symptoms should get better in 2 to 3 days of the single dose treatment. Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after 2 to 3 days.
- Dissolve it in a glass of water and drink immediately, preferably at bedtime, 2 hours after meals (after emptying the bladder).
- Diarrhea is a common side effect. Inform your doctor if it does not get better or if you see blood in stools.
- Fosforex is used to treat and prevent bacterial infections of the urinary tract.
- Fosforex may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
References
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