FAROSTEAD 200MG TABLET

Introduction:

Farostead 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic containing the active constituent Faropenem. It is used to treat bacterial infections of the respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin and skin structures, and gynecological infections. Talk to your doctor if you have kidney disorders, immune disorders, intolerance to some sugars, poor oral intake, or if you have a history of allergy to any drugs before taking this medicine. Report to your doctor if you experience any hypersensitive reactions while taking this medicine.

Diarrhea is a common problem associated with the use of antibiotics. Inform your doctor if you have severe or bloody stools while taking Farostead 200mg Tablet. You need to tell your physician if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or breastfeeding before taking this medicine. Do not skip the doses, as it may decrease the effectiveness of the treatment and increase the risk that bacteria will develop resistance. 

Uses of Farostead 200mg Tablet:

• Respiratory tract infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Skin and skin structure infections
• Gynecological infections

How Farostead 200mg Tablet works:

Farostead 200mg Tablet inhibits the synthesis of bacterial cell wall and prevents the growth of bacteria. 

Interactions with other drugs:

Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking or have taken before the treatment.

More information:

• Keep Farostead 200mg Tablet out of sight and reach of children.
• Store below 30°C.

References:

1. KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Beta-lactam antibiotics, 7th edition, 2013, 731.
2. Farobact 200 Tablets, Ciplamed, Accessed on 02/07/2021; https://www.ciplamed.com/content/farobact-200-tablets
3. Ryoichi Hamsasuna et al; Treatment of acute uncomplicated cystitis with faropenem for 3 days versus 7 days: multicentre, randomized, open-label, controlled trial; Journal of Antimicrobial chemotherapy; Published on 06/02/2014; Accessed on 12/07/2021; https://academic.oup.com/jac/article-pdf/69/6/1675/2480725/dku014.pdf
4. Takao Yokota et al; [Efficacy and safety of faropenem in pediatric patients with bacterial infectious diseases]; The Japanese Journal of Antibiotis; Published on Dec 2008; Accessed on 12/07/2021; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19288854/

How to use Farostead 200mg Tablet:

Always take Farostead 200mg Tablet exactly as your doctor has told you. Swallow the tablets as a whole. Do not crush or chew the tablets.

Safety advice:

Pregnancy:

There are no established adverse effects of Farostead 200mg Tablet in pregnant women. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before taking this medicine. It will be given to you if clearly needed.

Breastfeeding:

Farostead 200mg Tablet may pass into the breast milk. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking this medicine. It will be given to you if clearly needed.

Kidney:

You need to tell your doctor if you have any kidney disorders before taking Farostead 200mg Tablet. Your doctor will adjust your dose according to your kidney condition.

Others:

• Inform your doctor if you have a history of allergy to any medications or if you have intolerance to some sugars because Farostead 200mg Tablet contains lactose.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Common:

• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Rash