FAROCONE 200 – Faropenem Sodium 200mg Tablets (10’s)

Description

FAROCONE 200 Tablets (10’s) – Faropenem Sodium 200mg
Broad-Spectrum Oral Antibiotic

Composition:
Each film-coated tablet contains:
Faropenem Sodium 200mg (equivalent to 185.2mg Faropenem)

Category:
Penem-class antibiotic (β-lactam)

Key Features:
• Broad-spectrum activity against Gram+ and Gram- bacteria
• Enhanced stability against β-lactamases
• Convenient oral administration
• Minimal disruption to gut flora

Therapeutic Uses:
✓ Community-acquired pneumonia
✓ Acute bacterial sinusitis
✓ Chronic bronchitis exacerbations
✓ Skin/soft tissue infections
✓ Urinary tract infections

Dosage & Administration:
Adults: 200mg every 8 hours (600mg/day)
Renal Impairment: Adjust for CrCl <50mL/min
Duration: Typically 5-14 days (as prescribed)

Administration Notes:

• Swallow whole with water

• May be taken with/without food

• Complete full course as prescribed

Contraindications:
✖ Hypersensitivity to β-lactams
✖ Severe anaphylaxis to penicillins/cephalosporins

Side Effects:
• Mild diarrhea (common)
• Occasional nausea/vomiting
• Rare allergic reactions

Drug Interactions:
▲ Probenecid increases faropenem concentrations
▲ May reduce valproate levels

Storage:
• Store below 30°C
• Protect from moisture

Packaging:
10 tablets per blister

Patient Advisory:

• Report severe diarrhea immediately

• Complete full prescribed course

• Not for viral infections