Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Fosfomycin Calcium
Drug Class
Other Anti-Baterials
ATC Code
J01XX01
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Fosfomycin?
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
The-duration of infusion should be at least 15 mins for 2 gm, at least 30 mins for 4 gm and at least 60 mins for 8 gm. Use only clear solutions. As damaging effects can result from inadvertent intra-arterial; administration of products not specifically recommended for intra-arterial therapy. The duration of treatment depends on the individual response of the pathogens and the patients clinical outcome.
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
Cardiac insufficiency, elderly (high doses), hyperaldosteronism, hypernatraemia, hypertension, pulmonary oedema, renal impairment
With intravenous use, monitor electrolytes and fluid balance
Side Effects
GI disturbancesdiarrhoeanausearashvomitingabdominal painantibiotic-associated colitisdizzinessheadachedecreased appetitedyspneafatiguehypernatraemiahypokalaemiataste disturbances
Drug Interactions
Antacids
metoclopramide and drugs altering GI motility.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Use only if potential benefit outweighs risk.
Lactation
Contraindicated
Storage
Powder Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 150.1
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 10 · approved 01 Jul, 2024
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 10Rs 150.1
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Fosfomycin Calcium, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
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Rs 168.6
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Focin
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Rs 250.8Rs 250.8/unit
TABROS PHARMA
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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