Icufos 4gm Injection

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MRP: ₹ 4577
Packing: 1.0 Injection in 1 vial
Salt Combination: Fosfomycin (4gm)
Brand: Micro Labs Ltd
Uses: Bacterial infections

Description

Icufos 4gm Injection is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body
It is effective in some infections of the urinary tract, lungs (eg
pneumonia), bones, brain (eg
meningitis), and blood
However, it is only used when other common antibiotics cannot be used
Icufos 4gm Injection should be taken regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor
The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor
Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better
If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back.
The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, dizziness, indigestion, and gastrointestinal disturbances
Consult your doctor if your condition does not improve even after two to three days or if these side effects bother or worry you
Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems
Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it
Avoid alcohol and caffeinated drinks while using this medicine
It may make you feel sleepy and dizzy
Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Cautions

Liver:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Icufos 4gm Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Icufos 4gm Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Icufos 4gm Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Icufos 4gm Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Icufos 4gm Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Icufos 4gm Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	CAUTION: Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Icufos 4gm Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Cell wall synthesis inhibitor- UTI
Therapeutic class:	ANTI INFECTIVES
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Organic phosphonic acids

Uses

Uses of Icufos 4gm Injection

In Bacterial infections Icufos 4gm Injection is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria in your body
It is effective for bacterial infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues
Icufos 4gm Injection is given by a doctor or a nurse and should not be self-administered
This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better
Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.