Fosfomycin: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Fosfomycin is an antibiotic for urinary infections. It is a prescription medicine used for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (cystitis). In Pakistan it is available as suspension, capsules, sachets and syrup, made by 14 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Fosfomycin works
Fosfomycin blocks an early step in bacterial cell wall production, killing the bacteria. It reaches high levels in the urine.
What is Fosfomycin used for?
Fosfomycin sachets are used as a single-dose treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (cystitis) in women, including some infections resistant to other antibiotics.
Side effects of Fosfomycin
Common side effects of Fosfomycin include:
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Headache
- Vaginal itching
See a doctor if symptoms do not improve in two to three days, or for fever, back pain or blood in the urine.
Precautions and warnings
- Dissolve the sachet in water and take it on an empty stomach, ideally at bedtime after emptying your bladder.
- Drink plenty of fluids.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease.
- Ask your doctor before use in pregnancy.
Frequently asked questions about Fosfomycin
What is the price of Fosfomycin in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Fosfomycin products currently in stock range from Rs 159 to Rs 1,461 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Cynfo 500mg Capsule at Rs 159. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Fosfomycin are available in Pakistan?
Fosfomycin is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Focin (Tabros Pharma), Osfocin (Isis), Factum (Amros), Fosomin (CCL Pharmaceuticals Ltd), Efomycin (Epoch), Fosav (Medisave), Cynfo (Sami Pharma Ltd) and Monurol (Scharper Pharmaceuticals), along with 6 more brands listed below.Do I need a prescription for Fosfomycin?
Yes. Fosfomycin is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.
Can Fosfomycin be used during pregnancy?
Ask your doctor before use in pregnancy.
Are all Fosfomycin brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Fosfomycin in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.
Fosfomycin brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 20+ products containing Fosfomycin from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
