Fosomin

FOSOMIN

Fosfomycin

CCL Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.

Drug Identity

Active Ingredient
Fosfomycin
Drug Class
Anti-Infectives
ATC Code
J01XX01
Status
Essential Medicine

What is Fosomin?

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 167.49
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
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Prices across sources
ServaidRs 167.49

Should you consider an alternative?

Other options containing Fosfomycin, and what they are not.You pay Rs 33 more than the cheapest equivalent

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