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Pifos Oral Powder Sachet 8 gm Substitute

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Composition:

FOSFOMYCIN-3GM

Uses:

Pifos Oral Powder Sachet 8 gm is used in the treatment of Bladder infection. The detailed uses of Pifos Oral Powder Sachet 8 gm are as follows: <br/> • Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections: Pifos Oral Powder Sachet 8 gm is used to treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by susceptible bacteria.<br/>• Treatment of Cystitis: Pifos Oral Powder Sachet 8 gm is utilized in managing cystitis, which is the inflammation of the bladder, often linked with bacterial infections.<br/> • Prevention of Urinary Tract Infections: In some cases, Pifos Oral Powder Sachet 8 gm may be used preventively for patients at high risk of recurrent urinary tract infections.<br/> • Post-Surgical UTI Prevention: Pifos Oral Powder Sachet 8 gm is used for post-surgical UTI prevention in patients undergoing certain procedures.<br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

Pifos Oral Powder Sachet 8 gm includes Fosfomycin, a broad-spectrum antibiotic that kills gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria that grow aerobically (in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobically (in the absence of oxygen). Pifos Oral Powder Sachet 8 gm prevents the formation of the necessary bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) for survival. As a result, it kills bacteria. Additionally, Pifos Oral Powder Sachet 8 gm inhibits bacterial attachment to cells lining the urinary bladder, preventing bladder infection caused by E.coli bacteria.

FAQs

Pifos Oral Powder Sachet 8 gm is used to treat or prevent bladder infections.

Pifos Oral Powder Sachet 8 gm contains Fosfomycin, which inhibits the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for their survival. Thus, it kills bacteria. Also, Pifos Oral Powder Sachet 8 gm decreases the attachment of bacteria to cells lining the urinary bladder.

Pifos Oral Powder Sachet 8 gm is not recommended in patients undergoing hemodialysis (a process of purifying blood by filtering out extra fluids and wastes when kidneys are not working) as the excretion of Pifos Oral Powder Sachet 8 gm may be reduced in such patients leading to the accumulation of Pifos Oral Powder Sachet 8 gm in the body. Therefore, please inform your doctor if you are undergoing hemodialysis before taking Pifos Oral Powder Sachet 8 gm so that alternative medicine may be prescribed.

Yes, Pifos Oral Powder Sachet 8 gm may cause headaches as a common side effect. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.

You are not recommended to take Pifos Oral Powder Sachet 8 gm with metoclopramide as co-administration of these two medicines may reduce the absorption of Pifos Oral Powder Sachet 8 gm. However, please consult your doctor before taking Pifos Oral Powder Sachet 8 gm with other medicines.

You are not recommended to stop taking Pifos Oral Powder Sachet 8 gm without consulting your doctor, as it may worsen the infection or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, complete the full course of antibiotics and take Pifos Oral Powder Sachet 8 gm for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Pifos Oral Powder Sachet 8 gm, please consult your doctor.