Monuril contains fosfomycin, which is an antibiotic indicated for the treatment of bacterial infections in the urinary tract, such as acute or recurrent cystitis, urethrovesical syndrome, urethritis, bacteriuria during asymptomatic during pregnancy and to treat or prevent urinary tract infections that arise after surgery or medical interventions.
This medicine can be purchased in pharmacies, in packs of one or two units, for a price of about 44 or 94 reais respectively, upon presentation of a prescription.
How to take
The contents of the Monuril 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.
For the prophylaxis of urinary infections, due to surgical interventions and 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 most common side effects that may occur during treatment with Monuril are diarrhea, nausea, gastric discomfort, vulvovaginitis, headache and dizziness.
Although it is more rare, abdominal pain, vomiting, reddish spots on the skin, hives, itching, fatigue and tingling can also occur.
Who should not use
Monuril should not be used in people who are hypersensitive to fosfomycin or to any of the components of the formula.
In addition, it should also not be used in people with severe renal failure or undergoing hemodialysis, children and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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