What is monurol?
Monurolbelongs to the group of broad-spectrum antibiotics indicated to treat complicated urinary tract infections caused by some bacteria.
Its active substance isfosfomycin trometamol, a first-line antibiotic(1). Its presentation comes in a2 g granulated monorolsachet for children between 6 and 12 years old and in3 g formfor children over 12 years old and adult women. Improvement in symptoms of infection is expectedto occur after 3 days. (2)
The administration for adults, is insingle dose by oral dissolvedin half a glass of water immediately, preferably at night on an empty stomach and after having emptied the bladder. In the population between 6 and 12 years, also take a single dose according to the above indications.
Important: This medicationis a broad-spectrum antibiotic, so it must be prescribed by a healthcare professional.
What is monurol for?
As described above, monurol is indicated to treat someurinary tract infections and postoperative infections, which we describe below:
1. Urinary tract infections
Urinary tract infections caused by bacteria such as Gram-positive, Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus faecalis, have as common symptoms pain and itching when urinating, discomfort in the lower abdomen, permanent urge to urinate, among others.
To highlight: There is scientific research that suggests that fosfomycin is safe and effective for the treatment of urinary tract infections. (3)
2. Postoperative infections
Another of the problems with a lot of recurrence at the hospital level are postoperative infections caused by contamination with bacteria,in this case, the organs related to the urinary tract. Symptoms such asfrequency, dysuria, nocturia, urinary urgency and urge urinary incontinence, among others, may occur.
In this sense, some studies indicate that fosfomycin may represent a therapeutic alternative for the treatment of urinary tract infections in kidney transplant recipients. (4)
Important: If after your treatment with fosfomycin trometamol you have leftovers of this drug, you should avoid reusing this drug on other people even if they have the same symptoms.
Monurol Side Effects
The consumption of monurol Can cause possible adverse effects in some patients, among which are:
- Allergic reactions to any of the components of monurol.
- Headache.
- Diarrhea.
- Nausea.
- Inflammation of the vagina and vulva.
You should know: If you notice any of these side effects, See your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
Monurol contraindications
The use of this drug is contraindicated in the following cases:
- If you are allergic to any of the ingredients of this drug.
- If you are pregnant or if you are breast-feeding, as this medicine has been shown to be present in breast milk when administered by injection.
- Severe renal failure.
- If you are a renal patient and are receiving hemodialysis treatment.
- In children under 6 years.
Note: You need to give your doctor a detailed review of your medical history before taking this medication.
Key Findings
- Monurol belongs to the group of broad-spectrum, first-line antibiotics. antibiotics.
- Its active ingredient is fosfomycin trometamol , an antibiotic indicated to treat urinary tract and postoperative infections.
- It can cause adverse reactions such as gastrointestinal upset and headache.
- This medicine must be prescribed and supervised by a specialist doctor.
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