Monurol
(fosfomycin)
Treats urinary tract infections.
Our bottom line
Monurol (fosfomycin) is a good antibiotic for treating urinary tract infections.
- Drug class: Infection
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: No lower cost generic available
Upsides
- Monurol (fosfomycin) is good at treating the most common causes of urinary tract infections in women.
- You only need to take 1 dose of this medicine for treatment of your urinary tract infection.
What to expect from Monurol, on one page
Downsides
- Although rare, Monurol (fosfomycin) can cause a severe allergic reaction in some people.
- If you are breastfeeding, you might not be able to take this medicine.
- It comes in a powder that needs to be mixed with water before taking by mouth.
What to expect from Monurol, on one page
Monurol (fosfomycin) is an antibacterial. It kills bacteria by preventing them from building their own protective covering.
- Drug class: Infection
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: No lower cost generic available
Used for
- Urinary tract infection
- Complicated urinary tract infection in men
- Prostatitis
Dosage forms
- Powder for solution
Prices and coupons
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- CostcoGet free coupon$98.21
- Kroger PharmacyGet free coupon$99.38
- Get free discount$101.30
What to expect when you take Monurol (fosfomycin) for Urinary tract infection
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- Effectiveness
- Starts to kick inFull effects
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- Possible side effects
- Allergic reaction
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Stuffy nose and runny nose
- Vaginal itchy, pain, or discharge
- Headache
Side effect rates for Monurol (fosfomycin)
- Diarrhea10%10%
- Headache10%10%
- Vaginal itching, pain, or discharge8%8%
- Nausea5%5%
- Stuffy and runny nose5%5%
- Back pain3%3%
- Painful menstruation3%3%
- Sore throat3%3%
- Dizziness2%2%
- Feeling weak and without energy2%2%
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Risks and Warnings for Monurol (fosfomycin)
Skip risks section. Skip to common concerns section.As with all antibiotics, Monurol (fosfomycin) can cause diarrhea. Taking yogurt or probiotic supplements a few hours after you take the medicine may help. Some people can develop a severe form of diarrhea that happens a few weeks after you take Monurol (fosfomycin). However, this is rare. The symptoms include severe stomach pain with very loose or bloody stools. Talk to your doctor right away if this happens.