FPM ACT® 300 ER Tablets

Description

Composition (Each Extended-Release Film-Coated Tablet Contains):

• Faropenem Sodium Hydrate – Equivalent to Faropenem 300 mg

Form: Extended Release (ER) Oral Tablet
Category: Antibiotic | Broad-Spectrum | Carbapenem Class
Pack Size: 1×6 / 1×10 Tablets (as per packaging)

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Product Description:

FPM ACT® 300 ER delivers an upgraded dose of Faropenem, a powerful carbapenem-class oral antibiotic, in an extended-release formulation. It is designed to provide sustained therapeutic levels of the drug, ensuring consistent antibacterial activity over 24 hours with just once-daily dosing.

Effective against multi-drug resistant gram-positive, gram-negative, and anaerobic bacteria, this formulation is particularly suited for chronic and complicated infections like recurrent UTIs, respiratory tract infections, skin & soft tissue infections, and ENT or gynecological infections.

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Key Benefits:

• Broad-spectrum activity covering ESBL-producing bacteria

• Extended-release action ensures prolonged efficacy and better compliance

• Effective in acute and chronic bacterial infections

• Suitable for outpatient and day-care antibiotic therapy

• Convenient once-daily dosing

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How It Works:

Faropenem inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis, leading to bacterial death. Its high stability against beta-lactamases—including those produced by resistant organisms—makes it highly effective in difficult-to-treat infections. The ER formulation ensures sustained drug levels in the blood for improved outcomes.

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How to Use:

• Take one tablet once daily, after a full meal or as prescribed

• Swallow whole with water; do not crush or chew

• Maintain consistent timing each day for best results

• Complete the entire course even if symptoms improve early

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Safety Advice:

• Do not take alongside iron or antacid supplements within 2 hours of dose

• Avoid alcohol during treatment

• Inform your physician about any history of penicillin or beta-lactam allergy

• Report persistent gastrointestinal discomfort

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Precautions:

• Not recommended during pregnancy or lactation unless prescribed

• Use cautiously in patients with renal or hepatic impairment

• May cause mild GI upset, nausea, or rash in some cases

• Store at room temperature, in a cool, dry place

• Keep out of reach of children