Monurol

Monurol

fosfomycin

Manufacturer:

Zambon

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma

Marketer:

EP Plus Group
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Fosfomycin trometamol
Indications/Uses
Acute uncomplicated lower UTI in female ≥18 yr. Perioperative prophylaxis for transrectal prostate biopsy in adult men.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Acute uncomplicated lower UTI 1 sachet as single dose. Recurrent or other clinically problematic cystitis Up to 2 doses every 24 hr. Perioperative prophylaxis for transrectal prostate biopsy 1 sachet 3 hr prior to procedure & 1 sachet 24 hr after procedure.
Administration
Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take preferably at bedtime. Dissolve in a glass of water & drink immediately.
Contraindications
Special Precautions
Discontinue use if hypersensitivity reactions occur. Antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Not to be taken by patients w/ fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrose-isomaltase insufficiency. Concomitant use w/ anti-peristaltic drugs. May affect ability to drive & use machines. Not recommended in renal impairment (CrCl <10 mL/min). Not to be used in men w/ complicated UTI. Pregnancy & lactation. Not to be used in childn <12 yr. Elderly.
Adverse Reactions
Vulvoganitis; headache, dizziness; diarrhoea, nausea, dyspepsia, abdominal pain.
Drug Interactions
Lowered serum & urine conc w/ metoclopramide. Decreased plasma & urinary levels w/ food. Increased anti-vit K antagonist activity.
MIMS Class
Other Antibiotics / Urinary Antiseptics
ATC Classification
J01XX01 - fosfomycin ; Belongs to the class of other antibacterials. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Monurol powd for oral soln 3 g
Packing/Price
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