Fosfotas Injection
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

prescription required

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In-stock 8 gm in 1 vial
314.50
Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

PROBABLY SAFE
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE

Fosfotas Injection is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Fosfotas Injection is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Fosfotas Injection may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Fosfotas Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fosfotas Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Fosfotas Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Fosfotas Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Fosfomycin   NA

Uses of Fosfotas Solution for Injection
Fosfotas Injection is used in the treatment and prevention of bacterial infections of urinary tract.

How to use Fosfotas Solution for Injection
Your doctor or nurse will guide you how to use this medicine.

How Fosfotas Solution for Injection works
Fosfotas Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming their own protective covering which is required for their survival in the human body. It also reduces bacterial attachment to cells lining the bladder.

Side Effects:

Common Abdominal pain, Headache, Diarrhoea.

Expert advice for Fosfotas Solution for Injection
Dissolve the content of the sachet in a glass of water and take at bedtime 2 hours after meals (after emptying the bladder). Avoid alcohol and caffeinated drinks, and drink plenty of water when taking Fosfotas. Diarrhea is a common side effect. Inform your doctor if it does not get better or if you see blood in stools. Symptomatic improvement occurs within 2-3 days of the single dose treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Fosfomycin a macrolide/sulfa drug/penicillin?
Fosfomycin is not macrolide/sulfa drug/penicillin. It is phosphonic acid derivative antibiotic

Q. Can you take Fosfomycin with penicillin allergy/ does fosfomycin contain penicillin?
Fosfomycon does not contain penicillin and it can be taken with penicillin allergy

Q. Does Fosfotas cover pseudomonas/ klebsiella/ proteus/ group b strep?
Fosfotas works against pseudomonas, klebsiella and proteus but not against group b strep.

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