Product introduction

Fosirol Powder belongs to a group of medicines known as antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria, which can cause infections. This medicine is used to treat or prevent infections of the urinary tract. It helps to improve your symptoms and cure the infection.

Fosirol Powder should be taken regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back.

The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, diarrhea, dizziness, vaginal inflammation and indigestion. Consult your doctor if your condition does not improve even after two to three days or if these side effects bother or worry you.

Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it. Avoid alcohol and caffeinated drinks while using this medicine. It may make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Uses of Fosirol Powder

Bacterial infections of urinary tract

Benefits of Fosirol Powder

In Bacterial infections of urinary tract

Fosirol Powder works by stopping the growth of the bacteria in the urine that cause urinary tract infections. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Side effects of Fosirol Powder

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Fosirol

Headache
Dizziness
Vaginal inflammation
Indigestion
Diarrhea

How to use Fosirol Powder

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Fosirol Powder is to be taken on an empty stomach.

How Fosirol Powder works

Fosirol Powder is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria in the urinary tract by preventing them from forming their own protective covering. It also reduces bacterial attachment to cells lining the bladder. This helps treat or prevent uncomplicated infections of the bladder.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Fosirol Powder. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Fosirol Powder is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Fosirol Powder alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

UNSAFE

Fosirol Powder is unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided.
Use of Fosirol Powder is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Fosirol Powder should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

What if you forget to take Fosirol Powder?

If you miss a dose of Fosirol Powder, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.