Fosfocin Powder 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.

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

Take Fosfocin Powder 8 gm as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Fosfocin Powder 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 Fosfocin Powder 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 Fosfocin Powder 8 gm, some sugars or other medicines. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Fosfocin Powder 8 gm. Fosfocin Powder 8 gm is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Fosfocin Powder 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 Fosfocin Powder 8 gm.

Fosfocin Powder 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). Fosfocin Powder 8 gm prevents the formation of the necessary bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) for survival. As a result, it kills bacteria. Additionally, Fosfocin Powder 8 gm inhibits bacterial attachment to cells lining the urinary bladder, preventing bladder infection caused by E.coli bacteria.

Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Fosfocin Powder 8 gm, some sugars or other medicines. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Fosfocin Powder 8 gm. Fosfocin Powder 8 gm is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Fosfocin Powder 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 Fosfocin Powder 8 gm.