Monural for prostatitis is prescribed after determining the causative agent of the disease. The drug is a potent antibiotic and is not recommended for long-term use. Before use, consultation with a urologist is required. Sold only with a prescription.
Release form and composition
The medicine is produced in the form of granules for the preparation of a solution taken orally. The granules are white in color and have a characteristic citrus smell.
The active ingredient is fosfomycin.
The following additional components are used:
- tangerine and orange flavors;
- saccharin;
- sucrose.
The product is packaged in sachets of 2 and 3 g of active ingredient. 1-2 packages are available for sale, packed in a cardboard box.
Monural belongs to group B (potent drugs) and is available only with a prescription. Shelf life 3 years.
pharmachologic effect
Monural is a synthetic antibacterial agent with a wide spectrum of action. It is active against gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms:
- enterococcoa;
- staphylococci;
- coli.
Monural for the treatment of prostatitis is prescribed in combination with other drugs. If the cause of the disease is not identified, it is possible to combine this medicine with other antibacterial agents.
The antibiotic has rapid absorption and prolonged action. The drug is excreted primarily in the urine. It does not bind to blood proteins, which helps preserve liver cells. The drug substance is absorbed within two hours. The maximum effect of the medicine is achieved within two days. Monural for men with prostatitis has the following effects:
- reduces swelling;
- restores the process of urination;
- relieves inflammation;
- removes toxins;
- increases immunity at the cellular level.
Indications
This is a general antibiotic. It is prescribed for the treatment of inflammation of the urinary system:
- cystitis;
- prostatitis;
- urethritis.
The drug is also prescribed if it is necessary to disinfect the urinary tract in the postoperative period.
Contraindications
Since fosfomycin is excreted primarily by the kidneys, it is strictly contraindicated for use in severe renal failure. Also a contraindication is an allergy to the components of the drug.
Use with caution when:
- diabetes mellitus (due to sucrose content);
- impaired renal function (it is recommended to reduce the dose and increase the interval between doses).
Side effects when using Monural include:
- stool disorders;
- nausea;
- heartburn;
- allergic reactions.
Like all antibiotics, Monural disrupts the intestinal microflora and can cause dysbiosis. Therefore, it is necessary to combine its intake with probiotics (Linex, Lactiale, Normobact and others).
Instructions for use for prostatitis
Instructions for use of Monural for prostatitis recommend using the product once a day. It is advisable that the last meal be 2-3 hours before or after taking the medicine.
The contents of the package must be diluted in 100 ml of water and drunk in the evening before bed. For an adult male, the dosage is 3 g per day. For kidney diseases, the dosage is 2 g per day. Can be divided into 2 doses with an interval of 2 hours.
Before taking it, you need to go to the toilet for a longer retention of the antibiotic in the body.
The treatment regimen for Monural for prostatitis involves a single dose of the drug. In case of severe disease, it is possible to repeat the course of treatment no less than 24 hours later.
The use of Monural for chronic prostatitis is prescribed 1 sachet daily for 14 days. However, the method of long-term treatment of prostatitis with Monural can lead to kidney pathology.
Treatment of the chronic and acute stages of the disease does not differ from the general scheme, and is accompanied by the prescription of other medications. In combination with Monural, anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs can be prescribed.
