Farovil 200 Tablet


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Fibovil Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient Faropenem (200mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical ClassAlpha Amino acids derivatives
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassANTI INFECTIVES
Action ClassPenem
User Rating4.1
User Reviews308

FAQ

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What if I do not get better after using Farovil 200?
Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
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Can the use of Farovil 200 cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Farovil 200 can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.
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What if you forget to take Farovil Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Farovil 200, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Farovil 200 Tablet Reviews

Farovil 200 is an antibiotic medicine that is primarily used in the treatment of infections of the lungs and urinary tract. Additionally, it may also be used to treat skin and gynecological infections. It is usually used for infections that did not resolve with other antibiotics.

Farovil 200 is the only medicine of its class that can be taken orally (by mouth). It may be taken with or without food. The dose and duration of treatment depend upon the severity of the infection and how you respond to the medicine. Take it at the same time each day and finish the complete course, even if you feel better. If you stop taking this medicine too early then the infection may return or worsen.

The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. These are usually mild and resolve on their own. However, if they bother you or persist for a longer duration of time, please consult your doctor.

Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or if you have any problems related to your kidneys or liver. Let your doctor know about all other medicines you may be taking, as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it to prevent any harmful effects on the baby.

How Farovil 200 Tablet Works

Farovil 200 is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

How to Use Farovil 200 Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Farovil 200 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Farovil 200 Tablet

  • In Treatment of Severe bacterial infections: Farovil 200 works by killing bacteria which can cause serious infections. It is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections such as infections of the lungs (pneumonia) and urinary tract. Farovil 200 usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Uses of Farovil 200 Tablet

  • Treatment of Severe bacterial infections

Farovil 200 Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Kidney  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Farovil 200 in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Farovil 200 in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Farovil 200 alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Farovil 200 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Farovil 200 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Farovil 200. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

  • Farovil 200 helps treat severe bacterial infections such as respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infection, skin infections and gynaecological infections.
  • Your doctor may monitor your liver and kidney function while you are having treatment with this medication.
  • Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Inform your doctor if you develop severe stomach pain or if you find blood in your stools.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

References

  1. CiplaMed. Faropenem [Prescribing Information].
  2. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
  3. Faropenem. Jun. 2010.
  4. ScienceDirect. Faropenem.

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