FG Trochesor FG Troches Meiji is useful for treating sore throat, tonsillitis, or inflammation of the mouth and gums due to bacterial infection. This drug is available in the form of lozenges and can be used by children to adults.
FG Troches contains a combination of two antibiotics, namely fradiomycin sulfate 2.5 mg and gramicidin-S HCl 1.0 mg. This combination of antibiotics can stop the growth and development of bacteria, such as:Staphylococcus or Streptococcus, causes sore throat.
What is FG Troches
| Active ingredients | Fradiomycin sulfate 2.5 mg and gramicidin-S HCl 1.0 mg |
| group | Prescription drugs |
| Category | Antibiotics |
| Benefit | Treat inflammation of the mouth, gums, tonsils, or throat due to bacterial infections |
| Used by | Adults and children |
| FG Troches for pregnant and lactating mothers | CategoryN: Not categorized. FG Troches is not known whether it can be absorbed into breast milk or not. If you are breastfeeding, do not use this medicine without consulting your doctor first. |
| Drug form | lozenges |
Warning Before Taking FG Troches
The following are things you need to pay attention to before consuming FG Troches:
- Do not take FG Troches if you are allergic to this drug or to other aminoglycoside antibiotics, such as neomycin.
- Do not take FG Troches for more than 7 days. Immediately consult a doctor if sore throat does not subside or feels getting worse.
- FG Troches contain aminoglycoside antibiotics. Tell your doctor if you have or are currently suffering from kidney disease, hearing loss, balance problems, myasthenia gravis, or multiple sclerosis.
- Talk to your doctor about using FG Troches if you are taking certain medications, supplements or herbal products.
- Talk to your doctor about using FG Troches if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy.
- Consult your doctor first before giving FG Troches to the elderly, because it can increase the risk of side effects.
- Immediately see a doctor if you experience an allergic drug reaction after taking FG Troches.
Dosage and Instructions for Use FG Troches
The dose of FG Troches is different for each patient. In general, here are the doses of FG Troches that doctors give to treat sore throat:
- Mature: 1-2 lozenges, 4-5 times a day.
- Children: 1 lozenge, 4-5 times a day.
How to Consume FG Troches Correctly
Follow the doctor's advice and read the information listed on the FG Troches packaging before starting to take it. Do not reduce or increase the dose without consulting your doctor first.
FG Troches can be taken after meals. Suck the FG Troches tablet in your mouth completely, like sucking on a candy bar.
Make sure that there is sufficient time between one dose and the next. Try to take FG Troches at the same time every day so that the medicine can work optimally.
FG Troches is a class of antibiotics. Antibiotics cannot be used to treat inflammation or viral infections. Make sure you take all the doses your doctor has given you, even if your condition improves.
Do not stop using the drug suddenly without the doctor's permission. Doing so can cause bacteria to become resistant to the drug, making sore throats more difficult to treat.
Store FG Troches at room temperature and in a closed container to avoid exposure to sunlight, and keep out of reach of children.
Interactions of FG Troches with Other Drugs
It is not known for certain the interactions between drugs that can occur if FG Troches are used together with other drugs. To be safe, discuss with your doctor if you plan to take FG Troches with other medications, supplements, or herbal products.
Side Effects and Dangers of FG Troches
There are some side effects that can occur after using FG Troches, namely no appetite, nausea, or disturbances in the digestive tract. Check with your doctor if these side effects don't go away or get worse.
You should also see a doctor immediately if you experience an allergic reaction to the drug which can be characterized by swelling of the lips and eyelids, an itchy rash, or difficulty breathing, after taking FG Troches.