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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Sunny S , MBBS
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 12:51 PM IST

About Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's

Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's belongs to a class of drugs called beta-lactam antibiotics used in the treatment of several bacterial infections of the urinary tract, respiratory tract, skin, ears, nose, and gynecological infections. Bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly.

Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's contains Faropenem, an antibiotic that kills bacteria (bactericidal)  by inhibiting the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival.

Take Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience nausea, diarrhoea, stomach pain, and rash. Most of these side effects of Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's . If you have kidney problems, a family history of atopy (tendency to develop allergic reactions), glucose-galactose malabsorption, Lapp lactase deficiency, or galactose intolerance, inform your doctor before taking Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's . Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's may cause vitamin K or vitamin B deficiency in some patients, especially in older people and in patients with poor oral intake. However, consult your doctor if you notice symptoms such as bleeding easily, loss of appetite, swelling of the tongue, or stomatitis (swelling and sores in the mouth).

Uses of Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's

Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits

Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that acts against both aerobic (grow in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobic (grow in the absence of oxygen) gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's is used in the treatment of several bacterial infections of the urinary tract, respiratory tract, skin, ears, nose, and gynecological infections. Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's inhibits the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. Thereby, kills bacteria.

Directions for Use

Take Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's irrespective of food or as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's

  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach pain
  • Rash

Drug Warnings

Regular monitoring of kidney and liver functioning is recommended while taking Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's . If you are a breastfeeding or pregnant woman, please consult a doctor before taking Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's . If you notice blood in stools or have severe stomach pain with diarrhoea, contact your doctor immediately. Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's may cause vitamin K or vitamin B deficiency in some patients especially in elderly people and in patients with poor oral intake. However, consult your doctor if you notice symptoms such as bleeding easily, loss of appetite, swelling of the tongue, or stomatitis (swelling and sores in the mouth). If you have kidney problems, family history of atopy (tendency to develop allergic reactions), glucose-galactose malabsorption, Lapp lactase deficiency, or galactose intolerance, inform your doctor before taking Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's .

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's may have interaction with water pills (furosemide), antibiotics (imipenem + cilastatin sodium).

Drug- Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have kidney problems, family history of atopy (tendency to develop allergic reactions), glucose-galactose malabsorption, the Lapp lactase deficiency or galactose intolerance, inform your doctor before taking Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's .

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • FUROSEMIDE
  • IMIPENEM+CILASTATIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take probiotics after completing the full course of Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's to restore some healthy 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 to restore the good bacteria of intestine.
  • Include fibre rich foods, as it 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 whole-grain bread, brown rice should be included in your diet.
  • Make sure you drink plenty of water or other fluids every day while you are taking Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's .

Special Advise

If you are suffering from rare hereditary problems of Lapp lactase deficiency, galactose intolerance or glucose-galactose malabsorption, avoid taking Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's as it contains lactose.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infection: It is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can target any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Bacteria come in three basic shapes namely spherical, rod, or spiral-shaped. Bacteria may be gram-positive (have thick cell walls) or gram-negative (do not have cell walls). Appropriate tests are done to identify bacterial strains and based on the results, proper medication is prescribed. Some common symptoms of bacterial infection include cough, fever, and tiredness.

About Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's

Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's belongs to a class of drugs called beta-lactam antibiotics used in the treatment of several bacterial infections of the urinary tract, respiratory tract, skin, ears, nose, and gynecological infections. Bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly.

Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's contains Faropenem, an antibiotic that kills bacteria (bactericidal)  by inhibiting the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival.

Take Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience nausea, diarrhoea, stomach pain, and rash. Most of these side effects of Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's . If you have kidney problems, a family history of atopy (tendency to develop allergic reactions), glucose-galactose malabsorption, Lapp lactase deficiency, or galactose intolerance, inform your doctor before taking Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's . Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's may cause vitamin K or vitamin B deficiency in some patients, especially in older people and in patients with poor oral intake. However, consult your doctor if you notice symptoms such as bleeding easily, loss of appetite, swelling of the tongue, or stomatitis (swelling and sores in the mouth).

Non returnable*
COD available

Online payment accepted

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Non returnable*
COD available

Online payment accepted

Composition

FAROPENEM-300MG

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

Uses of Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's

Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits

Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that acts against both aerobic (grow in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobic (grow in the absence of oxygen) gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's is used in the treatment of several bacterial infections of the urinary tract, respiratory tract, skin, ears, nose, and gynecological infections. Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's inhibits the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. Thereby, kills bacteria.

Side Effects of Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's

  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach pain
  • Rash

Directions for Use

Take Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's irrespective of food or as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Regular monitoring of kidney and liver functioning is recommended while taking Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's . If you are a breastfeeding or pregnant woman, please consult a doctor before taking Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's . If you notice blood in stools or have severe stomach pain with diarrhoea, contact your doctor immediately. Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's may cause vitamin K or vitamin B deficiency in some patients especially in elderly people and in patients with poor oral intake. However, consult your doctor if you notice symptoms such as bleeding easily, loss of appetite, swelling of the tongue, or stomatitis (swelling and sores in the mouth). If you have kidney problems, family history of atopy (tendency to develop allergic reactions), glucose-galactose malabsorption, Lapp lactase deficiency, or galactose intolerance, inform your doctor before taking Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's .

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • FUROSEMIDE
  • IMIPENEM+CILASTATIN

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take probiotics after completing the full course of Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's to restore some healthy 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 to restore the good bacteria of intestine.
  • Include fibre rich foods, as it 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 whole-grain bread, brown rice should be included in your diet.
  • Make sure you drink plenty of water or other fluids every day while you are taking Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's .

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

If you are suffering from rare hereditary problems of Lapp lactase deficiency, galactose intolerance or glucose-galactose malabsorption, avoid taking Farobact 300 mg ER Tablet 10's as it contains lactose.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infection: It is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can target any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Bacteria come in three basic shapes namely spherical, rod, or spiral-shaped. Bacteria may be gram-positive (have thick cell walls) or gram-negative (do not have cell walls). Appropriate tests are done to identify bacterial strains and based on the results, proper medication is prescribed. Some common symptoms of bacterial infection include cough, fever, and tiredness.

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