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Novefos Sachet

Manufactured bySUN PHARMA LABORATORIES LTD
ContainsFosfomycin
Description
Novefos 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. Novefos 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. Novefos 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. Novefos 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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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Novefos 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 Novefos Sachet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Acute Cystitis
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    Novefos 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 Novefos 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?
    Novefos Sachet has no habit-forming tendency.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Novefos 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?
    Novefos 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 Novefos 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

Novefos 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

Novefos 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

Novefos 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

Novefos 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 Novefos 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

Novefos 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

Novefos 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 Novefos 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 Novefos 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

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Balsalazide

Disease interactions

Colitis

Novefos 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.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Dissolve Novefos 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

To be taken on an empty stomach

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Novefos Sachet works by stopping the formation of the bacterial cell wall (protective outer covering) and eventually kills them.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Miscellaneous antibiotics, Urinary anti-infectives

Schedule

Schedule H

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