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Other antibiotics

Fosfomycin

Also sold as: Monurol

Prescription neededOther antibiotics
Comes as:Sachet

Usual adult dose

Usual adult dose for a simple bladder infection in women: one 3 g sachet dissolved in water, taken once on an empty stomach, best at bedtime after emptying the bladder.

Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.

Side effects

Common

  • diarrhoea
  • nausea
  • headache
  • vaginal itching

Serious — get help

Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:

  • severe allergic reaction
  • severe or bloody diarrhoea

Do not take it, or take care, if

  • Allergy to fosfomycin
  • Severe kidney disease
  • Children under 12 (sachet form)

Interactions

Medicines that can react with this one.

Minor1 medicineUsually not a problem, but tell your doctor.
  • Metoclopramide

    Metoclopramide can lower fosfomycin levels in the blood and urine.

Pregnancy

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
  5. X

Category B

No risk seen in animal studies, but there are few studies in pregnant women. Usually considered safe when needed.

Generic alternatives

Similar medicines your doctor or pharmacist may offer instead.

  • Nitrofurantoin
Check with my other medicines

Always follow your doctor or pharmacistThis page is general information, not a prescription. Do not start, stop or change a medicine on your own.