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

FAQs

How does Foscotrip Orange Flavour Oral Powder Sachet 8 gm work?

Foscotrip Orange Flavour Oral Powder 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, Foscotrip Orange Flavour Oral Powder Sachet 8 gm decreases the attachment of bacteria to cells lining the urinary bladder.

Is Foscotrip Orange Flavour Oral Powder Sachet 8 gm safe to use in patients undergoing haemodialysis?

Foscotrip Orange Flavour Oral Powder 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 Foscotrip Orange Flavour Oral Powder Sachet 8 gm may be reduced in such patients leading to the accumulation of Foscotrip Orange Flavour Oral Powder Sachet 8 gm in the body. Therefore, please inform your doctor if you are undergoing hemodialysis before taking Foscotrip Orange Flavour Oral Powder Sachet 8 gm so that alternative medicine may be prescribed.

Does Foscotrip Orange Flavour Oral Powder Sachet 8 gm cause headache?

Yes, Foscotrip Orange Flavour Oral Powder Sachet 8 gm may cause headaches as a common side effect. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.

Can I take Foscotrip Orange Flavour Oral Powder Sachet 8 gm with metoclopramide?

You are not recommended to take Foscotrip Orange Flavour Oral Powder Sachet 8 gm with metoclopramide as co-administration of these two medicines may reduce the absorption of Foscotrip Orange Flavour Oral Powder Sachet 8 gm. However, please consult your doctor before taking Foscotrip Orange Flavour Oral Powder Sachet 8 gm with other medicines.

Can I stop taking Foscotrip Orange Flavour Oral Powder Sachet 8 gm on my own?

You are not recommended to stop taking Foscotrip Orange Flavour Oral Powder 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 Foscotrip Orange Flavour Oral Powder Sachet 8 gm for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Foscotrip Orange Flavour Oral Powder Sachet 8 gm, please consult your doctor.