Fosfomycin Sachets
Fosfomycin sachets for acute cystitis. A single-dose treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections, so there is no multi-day course to remember.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Fosfomycin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Sachet
- Strengths
- 3g
The exact manufacturer offered is confirmed by the fulfilment partner before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Fosfomycin Sachets vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Fosfomycin Sachets details
- Condition
- Acute Cystitis
- Alternative names
- monurol
- Therapeutic class
- Phosphonic Acid Antibacterial
- Pharmacological class
- Antibacterial
- Known off-label uses
- complicated urinary tract infections
- Contraindications
- severe renal impairment; hypersensitivity to fosfomycin
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
- vaginitis; dizziness; dyspepsia
- Dosage forms
- Sachet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Onset Time
- 2–4 hours
- Duration
- 2–3 days
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Metoclopramide
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over twelve years and adults.
Serious side effects
severe anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention; pseudomembranous colitis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Fosfomycin sachets for acute cystitis. A single-dose treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections, so there is no multi-day course to remember.
Mechanism of action
Irreversibly blocks the cytoplasmic enzyme enolpyruvyl transferase, halting early bacterial cell wall assembly.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Consult a clinician.
What you will receive
Fosfomycin Sachets is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Fosfomycin, rather than under a brand.
- The fulfilment partner confirms the offered manufacturer and product before supply.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form and pack shown at checkout before confirming an order.