Forplus Information

Forplus is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Endocarditis. Forplus also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Forplus. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Forplus also has some side effects, the most common being Rash, Itching or burning, Fever. While these are the most often observed Forplus side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Forplus go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Forplus has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Forplus has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Forplus related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Forplus have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Forplus have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Forplus is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Forplus Benefits & Uses
Forplus Dosage & How to Take
Forplus Side Effects
Forplus Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Forplus with Other Drugs
Forplus Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Forplus
Forplus Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Forplus Benefits & Uses

Forplus is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Forplus Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: first 3 doses should be given as 400 mg twice daily
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: first 3 doses should be given as 400 mg twice daily
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: first 3 doses should be given as 400 mg twice daily
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: first 3 doses should be given as 10 mg/kg twice daily
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: first 3 doses should be given as 10 mg/kg twice daily
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: first dose should be given as 16 mg/kg

Forplus Related Warnings

Is the use of Forplus safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Forplus will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

Unknown
Is the use of Forplus safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Forplus for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Forplus on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Forplus on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Forplus on the Liver?

Forplus is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Forplus on the Heart?

Using Forplus does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Forplus with Other Drugs

Forplus should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Cisplatin

Cyclosporin

Amphotericin B

Forplus Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Forplus unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)

Frequently asked Questions about Forplus

Is this Forplus habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Forplus.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Forplus as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Forplus only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Forplus in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Forplus Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Forplus

Taking Forplus with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Forplus

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Forplus with alcohol will be.

Unknown