Fosfomycin: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring

Facts extracted from current FDA product labeling for Fosfomycin. Educational only — not medical advice.

Labeled uses

Fosfomycin tromethamine granules for oral solution is indicated only for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (acute cystitis) in women due to susceptible strains of Escherichia coli and Enterococcus faecalis . Fosfomycin tromethamine granules for oral solution is not indicated for the treatment of pyelonephritis or perinephric abscess. If persistence or reappearance of bacteriuria occurs after treatment with fosfomycin tromethamine granules for oral solution, other therapeutic agents should be selected. (See PRECAUTIONS and CLINICAL STUDIES sections.)

Source: FDA labeling via NIH DailyMed (set f8ec4771…). Not affiliated with FDA or NIH.

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