Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Biofos I G Injection
Chemical Class
Phosphoric Acid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
ATC Code
A12A, A12AA, A12AA03, D11AX03
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Biofos?
Uses
Fosfomycin is an antibiotic that fights bacterial infections in the urinary tract. It is available in two formulations: Granules for oral...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Phosphoric Acid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
Fosfomycin Calcium is the derivative of Fosfomycin. It is of Semi Synthetic origin and belongs to Phosphoric Acid. It belongs to Antibiotic (Cell Wall) pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action. The Molecular Weight of Fosfomycin is 138.10.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IM
1 g — 8 hourly
2
Adult · IV
1 to 4 g — 8 hourly
3
Adult · PO
3 g — As recommended.
As a single dose or 2 div.doses.
4
Child · Intra Muscular
50 mg/kg — 8 hourly
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5
Child · Intra Venous
100 to 200 mg/kg — 8 hourly
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6
Child · Oral
25 mg/kg — 6 hourly
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Safety Alerts
Fosfomycin is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to the drug
Important Warnings
Fosfomycin should be used with caution in patients with medical history, including any allergy, especially drug allergy or kidney disease
It should be used with caution during pregnancy and not recommended during lactation
Caution is advised for use in females under 18 years old
Side Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Fosfomycin are more or less tolerable and if they become severethey can be treated symptomaticallythese include DizzinessHeadacheNauseaDiarrheaVaginitisAstheniaIncreased intracranial pressureAnorexiaEpigastric discomfortPruritus.
Drug Interactions
Fosfomycin is known to interact with other drugs
the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementCefotaximesynergestic effect aganist methicillin resistant staphylococci.Metoclopramide (HCl) These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Storage
Powder Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 156.67
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 10 · approved 27 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
No retail prices recorded
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