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Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm

Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm

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Synonym

FOSFOMYCIN TROMETAMOL

Composition

FOSFOMYCIN-3GM

Manufacturer/Marketer

Biokindle Lifesciences Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

for this medicine

About Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm

Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm is an antibiotic used to treat or prevent bladder infections. Bladder infection is mostly caused by a bacterial infection within the bladder. Bacteria enter through the urethra, move into the bladder and cause infections.

Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm contains Fosfomycin, which inhibits the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for survival. Thus, it kills bacteria. Also, Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm decreases the attachment of bacteria to cells lining the urinary bladder, thereby preventing bladder infection caused by E.coli bacteria. 

Take Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience dizziness, headache, indigestion, and vulvovaginitis (swelling or infection of the vulva and vagina) as side effects of Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm, some sugars or other medicines. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm. Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm is contraindicated in patients with severe kidney problems and patients undergoing hemodialysis (a process of purifying blood by filtering out extra fluids and wastes when kidneys are not working). If you previously had diarrhoea caused by other antibiotics, inform your doctor before taking Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm.

Uses of Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm

Treatment of Bladder infection

Medicinal Benefits

Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm includes Fosfomycin, a broad-spectrum antibiotic that kills gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria that grow aerobically (in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobically (in the absence of oxygen). Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm prevents the formation of the necessary bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) for survival. As a result, it kills bacteria. Additionally, Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm inhibits bacterial attachment to cells lining the urinary bladder, preventing bladder infection caused by E.coli bacteria.

Directions for Use

Sachet: Dissolve the contents of the sachet in a glass of water, stir to dissolve and drink immediately. Do not use hot water.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm

  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Indigestion
  • Vulvovaginitis (swelling or infection of vulva and vagina) 

Drug Warnings

Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm, some sugars or other medicines. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm. Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm is contraindicated in patients with severe kidney problems and patients undergoing hemodialysis (a process of purifying blood by filtering out extra fluids and wastes when kidneys are not working). Contact your doctor immediately if you notice blood in the stools or have severe stomach pain with diarrhoea. If you previously had diarrhoea caused by other antibiotics, inform your doctor before taking Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm may interact with medicines used to prevent nausea and vomiting (metoclopramide).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have previously had diarrhoea caused by other antibiotics or severe kidney problems, inform your doctor before taking Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • METOCLOPRAMIDE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid alcohol, soda, coffee, tea, and artificial sweeteners, as they may cause bladder irritation.
  • Drink plenty of water or other fluids daily while taking Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm to flush out the bacteria.
  • Avoid spicy foods and citrus fruits (lemons, oranges, grapefruits) as they may irritate the bladder.
  • Eat foods antioxidant-rich foods such as blueberries, cranberries, tomatoes, spinach, broccoli, and plain greek yoghurt.
  • Take probiotics after completing the entire course of Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm to restore some good bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like cheese, yoghurt, kombucha, sauerkraut and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria. 
  • Include fibre-rich foods, as they can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fibre-rich foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains such as brown rice and whole-grain bread should be included in your diet. 

Special Advise

  • Please consult your doctor if the symptoms do not improve after 3 days of treatment with Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bladder infection: This is caused primarily by a bacterial infection within the bladder. The most common type of urinary tract infection is a bladder infection. Bacteria enter the urethra, migrate to the bladder, and cause infections. Cloudy or bloody urine, urinating more frequently than usual, pain or burning when urinating, cramping or pressure in the lower back or lower abdomen, foul-smelling urine, or a frequent sensation of urge to urinate are all symptoms. Bladder infections can also result in mild back pain, which is linked to a kidney infection.

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Alcohol

Caution

The interaction of alcohol with Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm is unknown. However, limit or avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm is a category B pregnancy drug and is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks. Therefore, please inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy before taking Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Small amounts of Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm are excreted in human milk. Therefore, it is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks the benefits are greater than the risks.

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Driving

Caution

Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm may cause dizziness or tiredness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you experience any of these symptoms after taking Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm.

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Liver

Caution

Limited information is available on the effect of Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm in patients with liver disease. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have any liver diseases/conditions before taking this medicine.

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Kidney

Caution

Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm is not recommended if you have severe kidney problems or are undergoing hemodialysis. Inform your doctor if you have any Kidney problems before taking Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm.

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Children

Unsafe

Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm is not recommended for children below 12 years of age as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Ravenbhel Pharmaceuticals (P) Ltd., 7, Baba Budha Ji Avenue, G.T. Road, Amritsar-Punjab (143001)
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FAQs

Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm is used to treat or prevent bladder infections.
Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm contains Fosfomycin, which inhibits the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for their survival. Thus, it kills bacteria. Also, Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm decreases the attachment of bacteria to cells lining the urinary bladder.
Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm is not recommended in patients undergoing hemodialysis (a process of purifying blood by filtering out extra fluids and wastes when kidneys are not working) as the excretion of Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm may be reduced in such patients leading to the accumulation of Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm in the body. Therefore, please inform your doctor if you are undergoing hemodialysis before taking Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm so that alternative medicine may be prescribed.
Yes, Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm may cause headaches as a common side effect. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.
You are not recommended to take Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm with metoclopramide as co-administration of these two medicines may reduce the absorption of Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm. However, please consult your doctor before taking Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm with other medicines.
You are not recommended to stop taking Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm without consulting your doctor, as it may worsen the infection or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, complete the full course of antibiotics and take Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Foephos Vanilla Sachet 8 gm, please consult your doctor.

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