Consuming alcohol with Fosfomax does not cause any harmful side effects.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fosfomax is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fosfomax is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE
Fosfomax may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Fosfomax should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fosfomax may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Fosfomax is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Fosfomax in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Fosfomax 3mg Powder
Introduction
Fosfomax 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 infecti...
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Uses of Fosfomax
Bacterial infections of urinary tract
Side effects of Fosfomax
Common
Headache
Dizziness
Vaginal inflammation
How to use Fosfomax
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Empty the granules in a glass of water/milk, stir it and consume immediately. Fosfomax is to be taken empty stomach.
How Fosfomax works
Fosfomax 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 infection...
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Quick Tips
Fosfomax 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 Fosfomax.
Diarrhea is a common side effect. Inform your doctor if it does not get better or if you see blood in stools.
Fosfomax 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.
Reconstitution: Oral powd: Dissolve the contents of a single-dose sachet containing 3 g of the drug in 90-120 ml (half cup) of water of water and stir...
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Adult Dose
Oral
Urinary Tract Infection (Acute Cystitis)
Acute cystitis caused by E. coli, E. faecalis
Women >18 years: 1 sachet (3 g) PO once
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Renal Dose
Renal impairment: No dosage adjustment needed.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to fosfomycin.
Mode of Action
Fosfomycin is a phosphoenolpyruvate (PEP) analogue that irreversibly inhibits enolpyruvate transferase (MurA), which prevents peptidoglycan biosynthes...
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Precaution
Patient w/ cardiac insufficiency, HTN, hyperaldosteronism, hypernatraemia or pulmonary oedema. Renal impairment (IV). Pregnancy and lactation.
Patie...
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