Focin 500 mg (Fosfomycin) Cap 10’s

This medicine is an antibiotic. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

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Capsule

This medicine is used to treat simple infections of the urinary tract (acute cystitis) in females, as well as other infections induced by susceptible bacteria.

The recommended dose is:

• Adult Dosage

Typically, a single dose of 3,000 mg (3 grams) is prescribed for uncomplicated urinary tract infections. However, strictly adhere to your doctor’s recommendations.

• Child Dosage

For children aged 2 to 12, the usual dosage is based on weight: approximately 126 mg/kg (up to a maximum of 3,000 mg) in a single dose, strictly under medical supervision.

Seek medical help if you think you have taken too much of this medicine.

If you miss a dose, make sure to take it as soon as possible the same day. If you don’t remember missing the dose, don’t double it. Consult your doctor on how to adjust the missing doses.

Swallow the Fosfomycin capsule with water. Swallow the capsule as a whole, do not crush, chew, or break the capsule. Do not stop taking this medicine without first consulting your doctor.

This medicine is contraindicated in:

• Children.
• Pregnancy
• Renal failure.

Common side effects include:

• Nausea
• Headaches
• Vomiting
• Skin rash

You should practice these cautions before taking the medicine:

• Talk to your doctor if you have hypersensitivity or allergic reactions to any of the components in the medicine.
• Please consult your doctor before using this medication in pregnancy or during lactation.
• Talk to your doctor before using this medication if you have liver or kidney disease.
• Do not drive while using this medication as it can affect your ability to concentrate.

Ask your doctor about any possible drug interactions, and discuss every medicine you have been taking.

For Fosfomycin, food interactions that should be considered are:

• Taking with food may help reduce gastrointestinal discomfort.

Store the medicine at room temperature and keep out of direct sunlight, excessive heat, and moisture. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and animals. Do not use the medication past its expiration date.

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Always follow your doctor’s advice, and never self-medicate.