Monurol

(fosfomycin)

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Treats urinary tract infections.

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Monurol (fosfomycin) is a good antibiotic for treating urinary tract infections.

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Quick facts about Monurol
  • 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.
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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.
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How it works

Monurol (fosfomycin) is an antibacterial. It kills bacteria by preventing them from building their own protective covering.

Quick facts about Monurol
  • Drug class: Infection
  • Rx status: Prescription only
  • Generic status: No lower cost generic available

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Dosage forms

  • Powder for solution
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What to expect when you take Monurol (fosfomycin) for Urinary tract infection

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  • Possible side effects
  • Allergic reaction
  • Nausea
  • Stomach pain
  • Stuffy nose and runny nose
  • Vaginal itchy, pain, or discharge
  • Headache
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Side effect rates for Monurol (fosfomycin)

  • Diarrhea
    10%10%
  • Headache
    10%10%
  • Vaginal itching, pain, or discharge
    8%8%
  • Nausea
    5%5%
  • Stuffy and runny nose
    5%5%
  • Back pain
    3%3%
  • Painful menstruation
    3%3%
  • Sore throat
    3%3%
  • Dizziness
    2%2%
  • Feeling weak and without energy
    2%2%
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Where we got our data »

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Risks and Warnings for Monurol (fosfomycin)

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  • 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.