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Monufos 3gm Granules is used to treat or prevent bladder infections. It contains Fosfomycin, which kills bacteria. Also, it decreases the attachment of bacteria to cells lining the urinary bladder, thereby preventing bladder infection caused by E.coli bacteria. In some cases, you may experience side effects such as dizziness, headache, indigestion, and vulvovaginitis (swelling or infection of the vulva and vagina). Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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About Monufos 3gm Granules
Monufos 3gm Granules is an antibiotic used to treat or prevent bladder infections. Bladder infection is mostly caused by a bacterial infection within the bladder. Bacteria enter through the urethra, move into the bladder and cause infections.
Monufos 3gm Granules contains Fosfomycin, which inhibits the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for survival. Thus, it kills bacteria. Also, Monufos 3gm Granules decreases the attachment of bacteria to cells lining the urinary bladder, thereby preventing bladder infection caused by E.coli bacteria.
Take Monufos 3gm Granules as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Monufos 3gm Granules for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience dizziness, headache, indigestion, and vulvovaginitis (swelling or infection of the vulva and vagina) as side effects of Monufos 3gm Granules. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Monufos 3gm Granules, some sugars or other medicines. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Monufos 3gm Granules. Monufos 3gm Granules is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Monufos 3gm Granules is contraindicated in patients with severe kidney problems and patients undergoing hemodialysis (a process of purifying blood by filtering out extra fluids and wastes when kidneys are not working). If you previously had diarrhoea caused by other antibiotics, inform your doctor before taking Monufos 3gm Granules.
Uses of Monufos 3gm Granules
Directions for Use
• Monufos 3gm Granules can be taken with or without food as advised by your doctor. • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety. • Swallow Monufos 3gm Granules as a whole with a glass of water. • Do not chew, crush or break it.
Medicinal Benefits
Monufos 3gm Granules includes Fosfomycin, a broad-spectrum antibiotic that kills gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria that grow aerobically (in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobically (in the absence of oxygen). Monufos 3gm Granules prevents the formation of the necessary bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) for survival. As a result, it kills bacteria. Additionally, Monufos 3gm Granules inhibits bacterial attachment to cells lining the urinary bladder, preventing bladder infection caused by E.coli bacteria.
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Drug Warnings
Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Monufos 3gm Granules, some sugars or other medicines. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Monufos 3gm Granules. Monufos 3gm Granules is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Monufos 3gm Granules is contraindicated in patients with severe kidney problems and patients undergoing hemodialysis (a process of purifying blood by filtering out extra fluids and wastes when kidneys are not working). Contact your doctor immediately if you notice blood in the stools or have severe stomach pain with diarrhoea. If you previously had diarrhoea caused by other antibiotics, inform your doctor before taking Monufos 3gm Granules.
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Alcohol
Caution
The interaction of alcohol with Monufos 3gm Granules is unknown. However, limit or avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Monufos 3gm Granules.
Pregnancy
Caution
Monufos 3gm Granules is a category B pregnancy drug and is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks. Therefore, please inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy before taking Monufos 3gm Granules.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Small amounts of Monufos 3gm Granules are excreted in human milk. Therefore, it is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks the benefits are greater than the risks.
Driving
Caution
Monufos 3gm Granules may cause dizziness or tiredness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you experience any of these symptoms after taking Monufos 3gm Granules.
Liver
Caution
Limited information is available on the effect of Monufos 3gm Granules in patients with liver disease. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have any liver diseases/conditions before taking this medicine.
Kidney
Caution
Monufos 3gm Granules is not recommended if you have severe kidney problems or are undergoing hemodialysis. Inform your doctor if you have any Kidney problems before taking Monufos 3gm Granules.
Children
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Monufos 3gm Granules is not recommended for children below 12 years of age as the safety and effectiveness were not established.
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Monufos 3gm Granules is used to treat or prevent bladder infections.
Monufos 3gm Granules contains Fosfomycin, which inhibits the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for their survival. Thus, it kills bacteria. Also, Monufos 3gm Granules decreases the attachment of bacteria to cells lining the urinary bladder.
Monufos 3gm Granules is not recommended in patients undergoing hemodialysis (a process of purifying blood by filtering out extra fluids and wastes when kidneys are not working) as the excretion of Monufos 3gm Granules may be reduced in such patients leading to the accumulation of Monufos 3gm Granules in the body. Therefore, please inform your doctor if you are undergoing hemodialysis before taking Monufos 3gm Granules so that alternative medicine may be prescribed.
Yes, Monufos 3gm Granules may cause headaches as a common side effect. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.
You are not recommended to take Monufos 3gm Granules with metoclopramide as co-administration of these two medicines may reduce the absorption of Monufos 3gm Granules. However, please consult your doctor before taking Monufos 3gm Granules with other medicines.
You are not recommended to stop taking Monufos 3gm Granules without consulting your doctor, as it may worsen the infection or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, complete the full course of antibiotics and take Monufos 3gm Granules for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Monufos 3gm Granules, please consult your doctor.
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