General Information

• Prescribed for treating Uncomplicated urinary infection, Fosfomycin kills a variety of bacteria ( by preventing bacteria from sticking to the wall of the urinary tract and by interfering with bacterial cell division).
• In the body, it is converted to its active form—free fosfomycin.
• Generally, bacteria that are resistant to other antibiotics are not resistant to fosfomycin, so this drug may work where others have failed.

Cautions

Do not take fosfomycin if you are allergic or sensitive to any of its ingredients.

Fosfomycin is meant to be taken once, in a single dose ( Taking more than 1 packet of fosfomycin only increases side effects and it does not improve the drug’s effectiveness by taking more ).

Some less common side effects are :- diarrhea, vaginal irritation, runny nose, nausea, and headache.
Rare Side Effects :- Rare side effects can occur in almost any part of the body. Contact your doctor if you experience any side effect that is unusual, and/or not listed.

Note

• Metoclopramide reduces fosfomycin blood levels.

Usual Dose

• Adult (age 12 and over): 1 packet mixed with water. Child (under age 12) – not recommended.
• Little is known about the effects of fosfomycin overdose. Contact your local healthcare provider for more information.  ALWAYS bring the prescription container when you seek treatment.
• Do not take fosfomycin powder in its dry form. Mix the contents of the packet with 3-4 oz. of cool or cold water until it dissolves. Then drink the solution immediately. You may take fosfomycin with or without food.
• Contact your doctor if your infection does not improve within 2 or 3 days.

For those under Pregnancy/Breast-feeding period

• The safety of using fosfomycin during pregnancy is not known. When this drug is considered crucial by your doctor, its potential benefits must be carefully weighed against its risks.
  It is not known if fosfomycin passes into breast milk.
• Nursing mothers who must take this drug should use infant formula.

Seniors citizen :-

• Seniors may take fosfomycin without special restriction. Consult your doctor when in doubt.