Fosfogen® is indicated only for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (acute cystitis) in women caused by susceptible strains of Escherichia coli and Enterococcus faecalis.
Women aged 18 years and older: 1 sachet of Fosfogen®.
Fosfogen® can be taken with or without food. It should be prepared as a solution before administration.
Pour the entire contents of the single-dose sachet of Fosfogen® into half a glass of water.
Stir to dissolve completely.
Do not use hot water.
Fosfogen® should be taken immediately after dissolving.
Diarrhea
Nausea
Vomiting
Skin rash
Do not use more than one single dose of Fosfogen® to treat a single episode of acute cystitis.
Symptoms should improve within two to three days of taking Fosfogen®. If symptoms persist, the patient should contact a healthcare provider.
Patients may develop watery and bloody stools (with or without stomach cramps and fever), even as late as two or more months after the last dose of the antibiotic. If this occurs, the patient should contact their physician immediately.
Fosfomycin is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to the drug.
Pregnancy Category B: Animal studies do not indicate harm to the fetus, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women are lacking.
It is not known whether Fosfomycin Trometamol is excreted in human milk. Caution is advised.
Safety and effectiveness in children aged 12 years and under have not been established in adequate and well-controlled studies.
Metoclopramide: Co-administration with Fosfomycin reduces serum concentration and urinary excretion of Fosfomycin. Other drugs that increase gastrointestinal motility may produce similar effects.
Overdosage symptoms may include:
Vestibular loss
Impaired hearing
Metallic taste
General decline in taste perception
Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C in a dry place. Protect from light and moisture.
