Fosfomycin

Fosfomycin can cross the placenta. However, there is limited information about the effect of Fosfomycin on pregnancy. The use of Fosfomycin is not recommended during pregnancy as it may cause harm to the unborn baby unless prescribed by the doctor after considering it to be safe and necessary during the pregnancy.

Fosfomycin passes into the breast milk and it may cause harm to the newborn baby. Hence, you should not consume this medicine if you are breastfeeding, unless considered safe and necessary by your doctor.

The effect of Fosfomycin on the ability to drive is not known. However, if you experience headache, dizziness after consuming this medicine, avoid driving.

The effect of alcohol on Fosfomycin is not known. Talk to your doctor if you consume it too often.

No, do not stop taking Fosfomycin. Complete the full course of treatment even if you start feeling better, else you might experience treatment failure and the increased risk of recurrence of the infection.

Yes, the use of Fosfomycin can cause diarrhoea along with the desired effect, but not everyone gets them.It is an antibiotic that kills both good and bad bacteria, when good bacteria present in the intestine gets killed it can cause diarrhoea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea, talk to your doctor about it.

No, Fosfomycin is not a pain killer. It only treats bacterial infections and provides relief from the symptoms of infection.

Fosfomycin starts showing activity soon after you take it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria.

Yes, Fosfomycin can cause yeast infection of the vagina also known as a fungal infection in some people. If you experience itching, a burning sensation near the vaginal area, consult your doctor immediately.

Headache, dizziness, indigestion, diarrhoea, and nausea are a few side effects that may occur during treatment. However, these symptoms are usually mild and resolve on their own. Also, it is not important that everyone experiences the same.