500mgBacterial Infection

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

Adult · IM

1 g — 8 hourly

Adult · IV

1 to 4 g — 8 hourly

Adult · PO

3 g — As recommended.

As a single dose or 2 div.doses.

Child · Intra Muscular

50 mg/kg — 8 hourly

Child · Intra Venous

100 to 200 mg/kg — 8 hourly

Child · Oral

25 mg/kg — 6 hourly

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 168.6

Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026

No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.

Prices across sources

ServaidRs 168.6

Should you consider an alternative?

Other options containing Fosfomycin, and what they are not.You pay Rs 18 more than the cheapest equivalent

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Rs 150.4

SAMI PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.

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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