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Fosfona Powder belongs to a group of medicines known as antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria, which can cause infections. This medicine is used to treat or prevent infections of the urinary tract. It helps to improve your symptoms and cure the infection.

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General Information

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Fosfomycin (3gm)

Marketer

Alniche Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Fosfona Powder 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.

Uses of Fosfona Powder

Bacterial infections of urinary tract

Benefits of Fosfona Powder

Bacterial infections of urinary tract
Fosfona Powder 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.

Side effects of Fosfona Powder

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Fosfona

Headache
Dizziness
Vaginal inflammation
Indigestion
Diarrhea

How to use Fosfona Powder

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Fosfona Powder is to be taken on an empty stomach.

How Fosfona Powder works

Fosfona Powder is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria in the urinary tract by preventing them from forming their own protective covering. It also reduces bacterial attachment to cells lining the bladder. This helps treat or prevent uncomplicated infections of the bladder.

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Quick tips

Fosfona Powder is used to treat and prevent bacterial infections of the urinary tract.
Dissolve it in a glass of water and drink immediately, preferably at bedtime, 2 hours after meals (after emptying the bladder).
Avoid alcohol and caffeinated drinks, and drink plenty of water while taking Fosfona Powder.
Diarrhea is a common side effect. Inform your doctor if it does not get better or if you see blood in stools.
Fosfona Powder may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Fosfona Powder. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Fosfona Powder is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Fosfona Powder alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

UNSAFE

Fosfona Powder is unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided.
Use of Fosfona Powder is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Fosfona Powder should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Frequently asked questions

How do you take Fosfona Powder?

Usually, Fosfona Powder is available in the form of granules. It is to be taken orally after dissolving in half a glass of water. Stir the medicine properly to dissolve in water. Do not use hot water. You should not take the dry granules orally without dissolving it in water. Do consult your doctor before you take this medication and follow the directions exactly as directed.

How quickly does Fosfona Powder work?

The response of an antibiotic for infection may vary from person to person. Usually, the benefit is seen in few days. The exact response time of the medicine will vary with the severity of infection and other factors. Consult your doctor for detailed information and follow the instructions as directed.

Can I eat after taking Fosfona Powder?

It is better if Fosfona Powder is taken in empty stomach either 1 hour before or at least 2 hours after meals. It is advised to take the preparation immediately after dissolving in water. You should consult your doctor before you take the medicines and follow the instructions as given.

Can Fosfona Powder give you diarrhea?

Yes, Fosfona Powder, when taken orally can lead to diarrhea. This is an uncommon side effect of Fosfona Powder. In some cases, it can be severe too. It may persist for sometime even after stopping the use of Fosfona Powder, in few cases only. Inform your doctor about this and do not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor.

Are there chances of having severe allergic reaction with Fosfona Powder?

Yes, there are chances of having severe allergic reactions also called as anaphylaxis which can be life-threatening. However, these are very rare. Do consult your doctor before starting this medication and inform him about all medicines and things you are allergic to.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Organic phosphonic acids

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Cell wall synthesis inhibitor- UTI

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Urine Routine & Microscopy

References

Chambers HF, Deck DH. Beta-Lactam and Other Cell Wall- & Membrane-Active Antibiotics. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 788-89.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 595-97.
Fosfomycin. Zambon S.p.A.: Bresso, Milan; 2017. [Accessed 21 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
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CiplaMed. Fosfomycin trometamol [Prescribing Information]. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2024] (online) Available from:

User feedback

Patients taking Fosfona Powder

Once A Day

34%

Once A Week

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Alternate Day

18%

Twice A Week

11%

Twice A Month

Once A Month

Thrice A week

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What are you using Fosfona Powder for?

Bacterial infections of urinary tract

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Others

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How much was the improvement?

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Average

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Poor

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What were the side-effects while using Fosfona Powder?

No Side Effect

50%

Indigestion

25%

Dizziness

25%

How do you take Fosfona Powder?

With food

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Marketer details

Name: Alniche Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Address: S-14, 2nd Floor, Janta Market Rajouri Garden, New Delhi – 110 027

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Country of origin: India
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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Fosfona Powder

Benefits of Fosfona Powder

Side effects of Fosfona Powder

How to use Fosfona Powder

How Fosfona Powder works

All substitutes for Fosfona Powder

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

How do you take Fosfona Powder?

How quickly does Fosfona Powder work?

Can I eat after taking Fosfona Powder?

Can Fosfona Powder give you diarrhea?

Are there chances of having severe allergic reaction with Fosfona Powder?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Urine Routine & Microscopy

References

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