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Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm is used to treat or prevent bladder infections. It contains Fosfomycin, which kills bacteria. Also, it decreases the attachment of bacteria to cells lining the urinary bladder, thereby preventing bladder infection caused by E.coli bacteria. In some cases, you may experience side effects such as dizziness, headache, indigestion, and vulvovaginitis (swelling or infection of the vulva and vagina). Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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About Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm
Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm is an antibiotic used to treat or prevent bladder infections. Bladder infection is mostly caused by a bacterial infection within the bladder. Bacteria enter through the urethra, move into the bladder and cause infections.
Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm contains Fosfomycin, which inhibits the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for survival. Thus, it kills bacteria. Also, Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm decreases the attachment of bacteria to cells lining the urinary bladder, thereby preventing bladder infection caused by E.coli bacteria.
Take Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience dizziness, headache, indigestion, and vulvovaginitis (swelling or infection of the vulva and vagina) as side effects of Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm, some sugars or other medicines. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm. Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm is contraindicated in patients with severe kidney problems and patients undergoing hemodialysis (a process of purifying blood by filtering out extra fluids and wastes when kidneys are not working). If you previously had diarrhoea caused by other antibiotics, inform your doctor before taking Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm.
Uses of Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm
Directions for Use
• Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm can be taken with or without food as advised by your doctor. • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety. • Swallow Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm as a whole with a glass of water. • Do not chew, crush or break it.
Medicinal Benefits
Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 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). Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm prevents the formation of the necessary bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) for survival. As a result, it kills bacteria. Additionally, Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm inhibits bacterial attachment to cells lining the urinary bladder, preventing bladder infection caused by E.coli bacteria.
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Drug Warnings
Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm, some sugars or other medicines. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm. Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm is contraindicated in patients with severe kidney problems and patients undergoing hemodialysis (a process of purifying blood by filtering out extra fluids and wastes when kidneys are not working). Contact your doctor immediately if you notice blood in the stools or have severe stomach pain with diarrhoea. If you previously had diarrhoea caused by other antibiotics, inform your doctor before taking Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm.
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Alcohol
Caution
The interaction of alcohol with Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm is unknown. However, limit or avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm.
Pregnancy
Caution
Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm is a category B pregnancy drug and is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks. Therefore, please inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy before taking Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Small amounts of Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm are excreted in human milk. Therefore, it is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks the benefits are greater than the risks.
Driving
Caution
Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm may cause dizziness or tiredness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you experience any of these symptoms after taking Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm.
Liver
Caution
Limited information is available on the effect of Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm in patients with liver disease. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have any liver diseases/conditions before taking this medicine.
Kidney
Caution
Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm is not recommended if you have severe kidney problems or are undergoing hemodialysis. Inform your doctor if you have any Kidney problems before taking Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm.
Children
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Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm is not recommended for children below 12 years of age as the safety and effectiveness were not established.
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Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm is used to treat or prevent bladder infections.
Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm contains Fosfomycin, which inhibits the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for their survival. Thus, it kills bacteria. Also, Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm decreases the attachment of bacteria to cells lining the urinary bladder.
Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 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 Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm may be reduced in such patients leading to the accumulation of Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm in the body. Therefore, please inform your doctor if you are undergoing hemodialysis before taking Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm so that alternative medicine may be prescribed.
Yes, Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 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 Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm with metoclopramide as co-administration of these two medicines may reduce the absorption of Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm. However, please consult your doctor before taking Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm with other medicines.
You are not recommended to stop taking Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm without consulting your doctor, as it may worsen the infection or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, complete the full course of antibiotics and take Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Fosfochem Powder Sachet 10 gm, please consult your doctor.
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