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Fosfoe Powder 8 gm belongs to a class of drugs called 'antibiotics' used to treat or prevent bladder infections. Bladder infection is mostly caused by a bacterial infection within the bladder. Bacteria enter through the urethra and move into the bladder and cause infections.
Fosfoe Powder 8 gm contains Fosfomycin, which inhibits the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for survival. Thus, it kills bacteria. Also, Fosfoe Powder 8 gm decreases the attachment of bacteria to cells lining the urinary bladder, thereby preventing bladder infection caused by E.coli bacteria.
Take Fosfoe Powder 8 gm as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Fosfoe Powder 8 gm 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, vulvovaginitis (swelling or infection of vulva and vagina) as side effects of Fosfoe Powder 8 gm. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Fosfoe Powder 8 gm, some sugars or other medicines. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Fosfoe Powder 8 gm. Fosfoe Powder 8 gm is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Fosfoe Powder 8 gm is contraindicated in patients with severe kidney problems and patients undergoing hemodialysis (a process of purifying blood by filtering out extra fluids and wastes when kidneys are not working). If you previously had diarrhoea caused by other antibiotics, inform your doctor before taking Fosfoe Powder 8 gm.
Fosfoe Powder 8 gm includes Fosfomycin, a broad-spectrum antibiotic that kills gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria that grow aerobically (in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobically (in the absence of oxygen). Fosfoe Powder 8 gm prevents the formation of the necessary bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) for survival. As a result, it kills bacteria. Additionally, Fosfoe Powder 8 gm inhibits bacterial attachment to cells lining the urinary bladder, preventing bladder infection caused by E.coli bacteria.
Dizziness
Headache
Indigestion
Vulvovaginitis (swelling or infection of vulva and vagina)
Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Fosfoe Powder 8 gm, some sugars or other medicines. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Fosfoe Powder 8 gm. Fosfoe Powder 8 gm is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Fosfoe Powder 8 gm is contraindicated in patients with severe kidney problems and patients undergoing hemodialysis (a process of purifying blood by filtering out extra fluids and wastes when kidneys are not working). Contact your doctor immediately if you notice blood in the stools or have severe stomach pain with diarrhoea. If you previously had diarrhoea caused by other antibiotics, inform your doctor before taking Fosfoe Powder 8 gm.
Drug-Drug Interaction: Fosfoe Powder 8 gm may interact with medicines used to prevent nausea and vomiting (metoclopramide).
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have previously had diarrhoea caused by other antibiotics or severe kidney problems, inform your doctor before taking Fosfoe Powder 8 gm.
Avoid alcohol, soda, coffee, tea, and artificial sweeteners, as they may cause bladder irritation.
Drink plenty of water or other fluids daily while taking Fosfoe Powder 8 gm to flush out the bacteria.
Avoid spicy foods and citrus fruits (lemons, oranges, grapefruits) as they may irritate the bladder.
Eat foods antioxidant-rich foods such as blueberries, cranberries, tomatoes, spinach, broccoli, and plain greek yoghurt.
Take probiotics after completing the entire course of Fosfoe Powder 8 gm to restore some good bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like cheese, yoghurt, kombucha, sauerkraut and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
Include fibre-rich foods, as they can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fibre-rich foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains such as brown rice and whole-grain bread should be included in your diet.
Please consult your doctor if the symptoms do not improve after 3 days of treatment with Fosfoe Powder 8 gm.
Bladder infection: This is caused primarily by a bacterial infection within the bladder. The most common type of urinary tract infection is a bladder infection. Bacteria enter the urethra, migrate to the bladder, and cause infections. Cloudy or bloody urine, urinating more frequently than usual, pain or burning when urinating, cramping or pressure in the lower back or lower abdomen, foul-smelling urine, or a frequent sensation of urge to urinate are all symptoms. Bladder infections can also result in mild back pain, which is linked to a kidney infection.
Alcohol
Caution
The interaction of alcohol with Fosfoe Powder 8 gm is unknown. However, limit or avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Fosfoe Powder 8 gm.
Pregnancy
Caution
Fosfoe Powder 8 gm is a category B pregnancy drug and is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks. Therefore, please inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy before taking Fosfoe Powder 8 gm.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Small amounts of Fosfoe Powder 8 gm are excreted in human milk. Therefore, it is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks the benefits are greater than the risks.
Driving
Caution
Fosfoe Powder 8 gm may cause dizziness or tiredness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you experience any of these symptoms after taking Fosfoe Powder 8 gm.
Liver
Caution
Limited information is available on the effect of Fosfoe Powder 8 gm in patients with liver disease. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have any liver diseases/conditions before taking this medicine.
Kidney
Caution
Fosfoe Powder 8 gm is not recommended if you have severe kidney problems or are undergoing hemodialysis. Inform your doctor if you have any Kidney problems before taking Fosfoe Powder 8 gm.
Children
Unsafe
Fosfoe Powder 8 gm is not recommended for children below 12 years of age as the safety and effectiveness were not established.
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