Fosfomycin generic name?

What is the generic name for fosfomycin?

The generic name is fosfomycin (often written as fosfomycin tromethamine for the oral formulation).

Is “fosfomycin tromethamine” the same medicine?

Yes. Fosfomycin tromethamine is a salt form of fosfomycin used in some oral products. The active antibacterial ingredient is still fosfomycin.

Are there other generic forms with different suffixes?

Yes. You may also see fosfomycin described with different salt forms depending on the product and route (for example, fosfomycin tromethamine for oral use). The “generic name” people typically mean is still fosfomycin.