Fosfomycin is an antibiotic that is used to treat infections in the urinary tract, such as acute or recurrent cystitis, painful bladder syndrome, urethritis, bacteriuria during asymptomatic during pregnancy and to treat or prevent urinary tract infections that arise after surgery or medical interventions.
Fosfomycin is available in generic or under the trade name Monuril, which can be purchased at pharmacies, upon presentation of a prescription.
How to use
The contents of the phosphomycin envelope should be dissolved in a glass of water, and the solution should be taken on an empty stomach, immediately after preparation and preferably at night, before bedtime and after urinating. After starting treatment, symptoms should disappear within 2 to 3 days.
The usual dosage consists of a single dose of 1 envelope, which may vary according to the severity of the disease and according to medical criteria. For infections caused by Pseudomonas, Proteus and Enterobacter, it is recommended to administer 2 envelopes, administered at 24 hour intervals, in the same way as described previously.
To prevent urinary infections, before surgical interventions or instrumental maneuvers, it is recommended that the first dose be administered 3 hours before the procedure and the second dose, 24 hours later.
Possible side effects
Some of the side effects of fosfomycin can include headache, dizziness, vaginal infections, nausea, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea or skin reactions that include itching and redness. See how to fight diarrhea caused by this antibiotic.
Who should not use
Fosfomycin is contraindicated for people who are hypersensitive to fosfomycin or any of the components of the formula.
In addition, it is also not recommended for people with severe renal impairment or who are undergoing hemodialysis, and should not be used by children and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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