Fosirol Powder 3 gm

A medication that is commonly used to prevent and treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract. In any case, physicians may prescribe this medicine for other purposes not listed in this article. While the active ingredient is Fosfomycin, it also contains other inactive ingredients such as sucrose, saccharin, and others. Fosirol Powder 3 gm belongs to a group of medications called phosphoric antibiotics. It is not recommended to use this medicine without a doctor’s approval because it may lead to unpleasant results.

The manufacturer of Fosirol Powder 3 gm is Cipla Ltd.

Administration

Use this medicine once daily or as directed by your healthcare provider. It is advised to administer this medication on an empty stomach, before bedtime, after emptying the bladder. If you do not notice the desired result, your healthcare professional may adjust the dosage or even change the medicine. To get the most benefit from Fosirol Powder 3 gm, you should use it regularly at the same time each day. Tell your physician promptly, if your condition does not improve or if it worsens.

Dosages

The dosages vary among patients because it depends on your response to treatment, other medicines you may use, age, weight, and others. Do not use this medicine if you are not sure what dosage is better for you or discuss it with your doctor. Additionally, continue using this medicine even if you feel well because stopping the treatment too early may lead to a return of the symptoms. Therefore, your disease may become worse or more difficult to treat.

• Fosirol Powder 3 gm

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, physicians recommend taking the dose as soon as you remember. If it is approaching the time for the next dose, just skip the missed dose and resume the normal schedule as prescribed. In addition, you should not administer two doses at the same time to catch up because it may lead to severe adverse effects.

Overdose

If you take this medicine more often than is prescribed by the doctor, you may notice an overdose. Symptoms of overdose include trouble breathing, slow or irregular heartbeat, seizures, passing out, and others. If you experience any of the symptoms listed above, interrupt using Fosirol Powder 3 gm and get medical help right away. For more details, talk with your doctor.

Side Effects of Fosirol Powder 3 gm

All medicines may give you some adverse reactions during treatment and Fosirol Powder 3 gm is not an exception. If your body adjusts to the active ingredient of this medication, you may not notice any of the following negative effects.

Common Side Effects

Most patients usually ignore the following side effects but it is advised to inform your doctor if any of them occur. Check some examples below:

• Headaches
• Dizziness
• Sneezing
• Diarrhea

Severe Side Effects

This category of adverse effects may occur in rare cases. Stop using Fosirol Powder 3 gm and consult a physician immediately if you experience any of the following side effects. Check below some examples:

• Abnormal stools
• Abdominal or stomach pain
• Sore throat
• Vaginal inflammation
• Indigestion
• Back pain

This article does not contain all possible side effects and you should consult a doctor before using this medication.

Interactions

Fosfomycin may interact with other medicines and substances. It means that other medications may change how Fosirol Powder 3 gm works or even increase your risk of negative effects. Moreover, it is advised to inform your physician about all products that you are using. For example supplements, vitamins, herbal products, prescription medicines, nonprescription medicines, and others. Check below some examples of drug interactions:

• Lactobacillus reuteri, rhamnosus, and rhamnosus gg
• Cholera vaccine, live
• Bifidobacterium infantis
• Metoclopramide
• Typhoid vaccine, live
• Bcg
• Balsalazide

Consult a doctor before using this antibiotic because this article does not contain a complete list of drug interactions.

Precautions

Tell your doctor if you have an allergy to the ingredients of the drug or if you have any other allergies before using this medicine. Moreover, if you experience any of the following medical conditions, you should not use Fosirol Powder 3 gm. Examples include:

• Hemodialysis
• Renal or liver dysfunction
• Cancer
• Surgery
• Colitis
• Kidney disease
• Diabetes

Fosfomycin may temporarily blur your vision or may make you drowsy or dizzy. Limit or avoid marijuana (cannabis) and alcoholic drinks during treatment because the effects listed above may increase. In addition, you should avoid driving until you can do it safely.

During pregnancy, Fosfomycin should be used when it is clearly needed only. Otherwise, it may harm your unborn baby. Furthermore, talk with a doctor before breastfeeding because this medicine may pass into breast milk.