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Indications & Uses
Faropen 200 Tablet is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Upper respiratory tract infections: 150 mg t.i.d., can be increased to 200 mg t.i.d.ENT infections: 200 mg t.i.d., can be increased to 300 mg t.i.d.Lower respiratory tract infections: 200 mg t.i.d., can be increased to 300 mg t.i.d.Skin and skin structure infections: 150 mg t.i.d., can be increased to 200 mg t.i.d.Genito-urinary infections: 200 mg t.i.d., can be increased to 300 mg t.i.d.Gynecological infections: 150 mg t.i.d., can be increased to 200 mg t.i.d.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Faropen are Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach pain and Diarrhea.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Faropen should be administered with caution in the following: Patients with a past history of hypersensitivity to penicillin, cephem or carbapenem drugs. Patients with a family history of atopy. Patients with renal impairment. The dosage should be reduced or the interval between doses should be increased. Geriatric patients. Patients with poor oral intake or poor general state (since there are cases that show symptoms of vitamin K deficiency, proper monitoring should be done).
Contraindications
Faropenem is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the components of this product or to other drugs in the same class, or in patients who have demonstrated anaphylactic reactions to beta-lactams.