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Description
Fosfoe Sachet is an antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract. It works by killing the bacteria and helps to improve your symptoms and cure the infection.
Fosfoe Sachet shows side effects like headache, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, etc. Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines if you feel dizzy after taking this medicine. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen. Avoid taking this medicine if you are allergic to it.
Fosfoe Sachet should be taken on an empty stomach, either one hour before or at least two hours after meals. Your doctor will prescribe the dose and duration of treatment based on the severity of your condition. Ensure that you complete the course of the treatment. If you discontinue this medicine early, the infection may reappear which would be difficult to treat.
Fosfoe Sachet should be used with caution if you have kidney or stomach and intestinal problems. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Fosfoe Sachet
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Fosfoe Sachet
Diarrhoea
Nausea and vomiting
Headache
Dizziness
Unusual tiredness and weakness
Indigestion
Vaginal discharge or itching
Skin rash
Increased heartrate
Difficulty in breathing
Uses of Fosfoe Sachet
What is it prescribed for?
Acute Cystitis
Acute cystitis is the inflammation of the urinary bladder (the organ that stores urine) due to bacterial infection. It is characterised by frequent and painful urination. Fosfoe Sachet is used to treat this infection caused by bacteria.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
Fosfoe Sachet may start showing its action within two hours after taking it.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The time duration for which Fosfoe Sachet remains active in the body is not known.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
Fosfoe Sachet has no habit-forming tendency.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Fosfoe Sachet is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor before taking this medicine.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
Fosfoe Sachet is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless necessary, as this medicine may pass into the breastmilk. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor before taking this medicine.
Allergy
Avoid taking Fosfoe Sachet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Severe kidney impairment
Fosfoe Sachet is excreted from the body by the kidneys. Hence this medicine is not recommended for use if you have severe kidney problems as it may lead to the accumulation of this medicine in the body and increase the risk of side effects.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Fosfoe Sachet is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
Fosfoe Sachet is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless necessary, as this medicine may pass into the breastmilk. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Diarrhoea
Fosfoe Sachet may cause an imbalance in the normal microbial flora of the large intestine, which may promote the growth of a bacteria called Clostridium difficile and cause diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if you experience a severe and persistent diarrhoea, severe stomach pain, blood in the stool, etc.
Drug resistance
Use of Fosfoe Sachet without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational use of this medicine may increase the risk of antibiotic resistance (bacteria develop the ability to defeat the antibiotics designed to kill them). Also, ensure that you complete the course of treatment even if you feel better after a few days to prevent such resistance.
Kidney impairment
Fosfoe Sachet is excreted through the kidneys, and impaired kidneys may lead to the accumulation of the medicine in the body. Thus it may increase the risk of side effects.
Driving or operating machines
Fosfoe Sachet may cause dizziness in some cases. Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines if you feel dizzy after taking this medicine.
Missed Dose
If you forget to take a dose of Fosfoe Sachet at a given time, take it as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Never take more than the prescribed dose of Fosfoe Sachet. Seek emergency medical attention in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Live cholera vaccine
Balsalazide
Disease interactions
Colitis
Fosfoe Sachet should be used with caution if you have stomach and intestinal problems, especially colitis (swelling of the inner lining of the colon), as it may worsen your condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Dissolve Fosfoe Sachet in a glass of water and drink immediately, preferably at bedtime, 2 hours after meals (after emptying the bladder).
Avoid taking more or less than the prescribed dose.
Avoid alcohol and caffeinated drinks, and drink plenty of water while taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you experience severe diarrhoea that persists or if you see blood in the stool.
Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines if you feel dizzy after taking this medicine.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Fosfoe Sachet works by stopping the formation of the bacterial cell wall (protective outer covering) and eventually kills them.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Miscellaneous antibiotics, Urinary anti-infectives
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 28 Dec 2021
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