Therapeutic Action
Phosphonic acid derivative antibacterial
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Drug reference
Phosphonic acid derivative antibacterial
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Acute uncomplicated cystitis in women, without fever nor flank pain Asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant women
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Do not administer to patients with severe renal impairment, allergy to fosfomycin. May cause: gastrointestinal disturbances, skin rash; rarely, allergic reactions. Pregnancy: no contra-indication Breast-feeding: no contra-indication
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Granules for oral solution in 3 g sachet, to be dissolved in filtered water
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3 g single dose
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In the treatment of cystitis, symptoms should improve within 3 days of treatment. If not, the patient should consult again. Treatment failure may be due to the presence of naturally fosfomycin- resistant organisms (Staphylococcus saprophyticus). Take between meals or at bedtime (food decreases absorption). Fosfomycin is not included in the WHO list of essential medicines.
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– – Below 25 °C
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