Faronem ER Tablet

Faronem Er 300 Mg tablet is an antibiotic medication that contains Faropenem as its active ingredient. This medicine is used to treat bacterial infections, such as respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, and skin infections. Faronem Er 300 Mg tablet works by inhibiting the cell wall synthesis of bacteria, which is the outer layer that protects bacteria.

This results in the death of bacterial cells. You should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor and complete the full course. Stopping the treatment in between can result in treatment failure and recurrence of infection.

Dosage

Overdose

If you have taken too much of the medicine and you experience adverse effects, contact the doctor or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

• If you have missed taking a dose of the medicine, take it as soon as you remember.
• If it's time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with the regular dose schedule.
• Avoid taking a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

It inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis which is essential for bacterial growth. It kills the bacteria responsible for the infection.

Directions for Use

Take the medicine as suggested by the doctor. Never stop the medicine on your own.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Faronem Er 300 Mg tablet during pregnancy?

There is little information available on the effects of medicine in pregnancy. Avoid unless prescribed by the doctor.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Faronem Er 300 Mg tablet while breastfeeding?

The components of this tablet pass into the breastmilk. If you are breastfeeding, the doctor has to decide whether the medicine has to be used or not.

Driving

Can I drive after consuming Faronem Er 300 Mg tablet?

The medicine does not affect the ability to drive or to use machinery, but if you experience side effects like dizziness, avoid driving or using machines.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol while taking Faronem Er 300 Mg tablet?

No known interaction is available with alcohol along with the medicine, consult the physician if you have a habit of regular drinking.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You suffer from an allergy to antibiotics like Penicillin, Cephem or Carbapenem.
• You suffer from an inherent tendency for allergic reactions (also known as atopy) or you have kidney problems.
• You are not able to take a diet orally or develop a sign of malnutrition or sign of vitamin K deficiency (easy bleeding), the doctor might need you to monitor.
• You suffer from persistent diarrhoea, the doctor may discontinue the treatment.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to the medicine or other ingredients of the medicine.
• If you are allergic to other antibiotics (beta-lactam) like Penicillin derivatives, Cephalosporins, Monobactams, Carbapenems.

Side effects

• Diarrhoea
• Nausea or feeling sick
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Rashes
• Sweating
• Headache

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Faronem Er 300 Mg tablet interact with other medicines and produce an altered response. Inform the doctor if you are using other medicines, over-the-counter medicines (that you buy without a prescription) and herbal preparations.
• Concomitant use of Imipenem and Cilastatin sodium along with Faronem Er 300 Mg tablet must be avoided.
• When it is used along with Sodium Valproate to treat fits/epilepsy causes reoccurrence of fits or epilepsy.
• If used along with water pills like Furosemide, it causes adverse effects on the kidney.

Storage and disposal

• Store the medicine below 25°C.
• Keep it in the original container, away from children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What will happen if I miss a dose often?

It is advised not to miss a dose of antibiotics as it fails therapy.

For how long do I need to take Faronem Er 300 Mg medicine?

Complete the prescribed dosage duration by the physician. If you skip the dose or do not complete the course, it may cause resistance and decrease the effectiveness of the treatment.

Is Faronem Er 300 Mg tablet a better antibiotic than others?

Faronem Er 300 Mg tablet belongs to the 'penem' class of antibiotics which is used to treat bacterial infections that are not responding to other used antibiotics (multi-drug resistant infections). The advantage of Faronem Er 300 Mg tablet is that it is available in tablet form and is conveniently taken, compared to imipenem or meropenem, the other 'penems' which are needed to be taken as injections.

What is the composition of Faronem Er?

The composition of Faronem Er includes- faropenem as an active ingredient which is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections

How long does it take for Faronem Er to show its effects?

Faronem Er can start showing its effect approximately after 1 hour of its consumption. However, it varies among individuals and can also vary due to the severity of the infection. As it is an antibiotic medicine, the complete effect towards the infection could be seen only after completing the full course of antibiotic treatment.

What is Faronem er used for?

Faronem er is an antibiotic medicine that is used to treat certain bacterial infections like infection of the respiratory tract, urinary tract and skin infections.