What is fosfomycin tromethamine used to treat?
What is fosfomycin tromethamine used to treat?
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (such as acute cystitis or lower urinary tract infections) in women. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu).
How do you use a fosfomycin sachet?
Fosfomycin is for oral administration and should be taken on an empty stomach, either 1 hour before or at least 2 hours after meals and preferably before bedtime after emptying the bladder. The contents of a sachet should be dissolved in a glass of water and taken immediately after its preparation.
Is fosfomycin a strong antibiotic?
Is fosfomycin a strong antibiotic? Antibiotic resistance is extremely common among Enterobacteriaceae uropathogens. Fosfomycin was the most effective antibiotic. Furthermore, MDR and ESBL producer isolates have a fosfomycin sensitivity of over 90%.
How long does it take for fosfomycin to work for UTI?
It may take 2 or 3 days before your symptoms improve. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve within 3 days after treatment, or if you have a fever or any other new symptoms.
How many grams of fosfomycin tromethamine in a sachet?
It is available as a single-dose sachet which contains white granules consisting of 5.631 grams of fosfomycin tromethamine (equivalent to 3 grams of fosfomycin), and the following inactive ingredients: mandarin flavor, orange flavor, saccharin, and sucrose.The contents of the sachet must be dissolved in water.
What are the inactive ingredients of fosfomycin tromethamine?
It is available as a single-dose sachet which contains white granules consisting of 5.631 grams of fosfomycin tromethamine (equivalent to 3 grams of fosfomycin), and the following inactive ingredients: mandarin flavor, orange flavor, saccharin, and sucrose.
How is Fosfomycin Trometamol an oral antibiotic?
Pharmacotherapeutic group: antibacterials for systemic use, other antibacterials. Fosfomycin trometamol is an orally applicable salt of the agent fosfomycin, a fosfonic acid epoxy. Fosfomycin trometamol is a broad spectrum antibiotic, derived from phosphonic acid.
When to take fosfomycin 3 g granules for oral solution?
Fosfomycin trometamol in a dose of 3g is not suitable for children under the age of 12 years. Method of administration Fosfomycin is for oral administration and should be taken on an empty stomach, either 1 hour before or at least 2 hours after meals and preferably before bedtime after emptying the bladder.
