Fosirol Powder 8gm (Fosfomycin 3gm)

About Fosirol Powder 

Fosirol Powder 1’s belongs to a class of drugs called ‘antibiotics‘ used to treat bacterial infections. A Fosirol Powder 1’s in powder and granules form is used to prevent or treat the urinary tract’s bacterial infections. Fosirol Powder 1’s in injection form is used to treat bacterial infections of bones, lung, brain, bladder and kidney. A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grows in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly.

The Fosirol Powder 1’s contains Fosfomycin that works by inhibiting the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for survival. Thereby, kills bacteria. Also, Fosirol Powder 1’s decreases the attachment of bacteria to cells lining the urinary bladder, thereby preventing bladder infection caused by E Coli bacteria.

Take Fosirol Powder 1’s as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Fosirol Powder 1’s for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience dizziness, headache, indigestion, vaginal inflammation, stomach pain, retching (nearly vomit) or rash with redness of the skin. Most of these side effects of Fosirol Powder 1’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Fosirol Powder 1’s or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Fosirol Powder 1’s. Fosirol Powder 1’s in oral form is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Fosirol Powder 1’s is contraindicated in patients with severe kidney problems and patients undergoing haemodialysis (a process of purifying blood by filtering out extra fluids and wastes when kidneys are not working). If you notice blood in stools or have severe stomach pain with diarrhoea, contact your doctor immediately. If you have high blood pressure, hypernatraemia (high levels of sodium in the blood), hyperaldosteronism (excessive production of aldosterone hormone), pulmonary oedema (accumulation of fluid in the lungs), kidney or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Fosirol Powder 1’s.

Uses of Fosirol Powder 

Bacterial infections, Bladder infection

Medicinal Benefits

Fosirol Powder 1’s contains Fosfomycin, a broad-spectrum antibiotic that acts against both aerobic (grow in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobic (grow in the absence of oxygen) gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. A Fosirol Powder 1’s in powder and granules form is used to prevent or treat the urinary tract’s bacterial infections. Fosirol Powder 1’s in injection form is used to treat bacterial infections of bones, lung, brain, bladder and kidney and can be used when other antibiotics have not worked or cannot be used. It may be given alone or in combination with other antibiotics. Fosirol Powder 1’s inhibits the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for survival. Thereby, kills bacteria. Also, Fosirol Powder 1’s decreases the attachment of bacteria to cells lining the urinary bladder, thereby preventing bladder infection caused by E Coli bacteria. Fosirol Powder 1’s has the property of high tissue penetration, thus, prevents deep tissue infections of the brain, soft tissue, bone, lungs, and abscess fluid.

Directions for Use

Use Fosirol Powder 1’s as prescribed by a doctor. Fosirol Powder 1’s in oral form should be taken on an empty stomach, preferably before bedtime after emptying the bladder. Dissolve the contents of Fosirol Powder 1’s in a glass of water, mix it and consume immediately. The injection form of Fosirol Powder 1’s is given as an intravenous (into a vein) infusion (drip) by a doctor or nurse. Do not self-administer.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Fosirol Powder 1’s

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Indigestion
• Vaginal inflammation
• Stomach pain
• Retching (nearly vomit)
• Rash with redness of the skin

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Fosirol Powder 1’s or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Fosirol Powder 1’s. Fosirol Powder 1’s in oral form is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Fosirol Powder 1’s is contraindicated in patients with severe kidney problems and patients undergoing haemodialysis (a process of purifying blood by filtering out extra fluids and wastes when kidneys are not working). If you notice blood in stools or have severe stomach pain with diarrhoea, contact your doctor immediately. If you have high blood pressure, hypernatraemia (high levels of sodium in the blood), hyperaldosteronism (excessive production of aldosterone hormone), pulmonary oedema (accumulation of fluid in the lungs), kidney or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Fosirol Powder 1’s.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Fosirol Powder 1’s may have interaction with medicines used to prevent nausea and vomiting (metoclopramide), anti-inflammatory drug (balsalazide), probiotics (bifidobacterium infantis, lactobacillus acidophilus, lactobacillus reuteri, lactobacillus rhamnosus, lactobacillus rhamnosus gg), typhoid live vaccine, immunotherapy (Bacillus Calmette-Guerin), cholera live vaccine.

Drug- Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have high blood pressure, hypernatraemia (high levels of sodium in the blood), hyperaldosteronism (excessive production of aldosterone hormone), pulmonary oedema (accumulation of fluid in the lungs), kidney or he