"Monural" is a strong antibacterial drug with a wide spectrum of action. The goal of the lesion is urinary and genital tract infections. The tool has many positive reviews. A significant minus of the funds is its price. She's from the "biting" squad. Therefore, the article will talk about Monural, analogues that correspond to the effectiveness of the drug, as well as prices and reviews.
The second part of the article will be devoted to the drug "Nolitsin". He is often mistakenly considered the equivalent of Monural. Why is it wrong? You will learn about this below.
Briefly about the drug
"Monural" is an antimicrobial drug (or, more simply, an antibiotic) with a wide spectrum of action. The main active ingredient - phosphomycin - affects most gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria (enterococci and streptococci, staphylococcus, including golden, Klebsiella and Proteus).
It kills these microorganisms and has a distinctive feature that increases its effectiveness. With a single dose of Monural (analogues of the drug below) in high concentration it remains in the body for up to two days, which is sufficient for sterilization and purification of urine, and leads to recovery.
Instruction manual
This antibiotic not only effectively fights against pathogens, but also reduces their irritating effect on the epithelial tissues lining the organs of the genitourinary system, which almost immediately after taking reduces discomfort and pain.
"Monural" (analogues of the drug in most, too) is available in the form of granules, in bags. Usually, one sachet per treatment course is enough.
The active substance is rapidly absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract and excreted by the kidneys almost unchanged.
Usually, for adults and children over 12 years of age, the drug is prescribed once - a sachet for a day. Granules are dissolved in a third of water in a glass and drunk on an empty stomach, preferably after emptying the bladder.
Indications
The drug "Monural" is recommended for the treatment of such diseases:
- acute bacterial cystitis;
- chronic bacterial forms of cystitis with frequent relapses;
- asymptomatic bacterial infections in pregnant women, when the potential benefit of the drug exceeds the risk to the fetus;
- bacterial infections of the genitourinary tract in the postoperative period.
"Monural" (analogues, the price will be presented below), has successfully established itself in the treatment of cystitis. This insidious disease can begin completely suddenly and not only cause discomfort and pain, but also disrupt all the plans of the sick person. In this case, the tool very quickly relieves the symptoms, relieves pain.
Contraindications and side effects
"Monural" (analogues, reviews of the drug below) has not so many side effects. Contraindications to the use of the drug are also minimal.
Individual intolerance to fosfomycin, allergic reactions to the substance are a categorical contraindication to taking.
"Monural" is contraindicated in children under five years of age, since tests for this age have not yet been conducted.
Among the side effects, an increased reaction from the skin (rash and itching are possible), and from the gastrointestinal tract, nausea and heartburn are most common.
Reviews about the drug
Reviews about the "Monural" in most cases are positive. Patients are satisfied with the effect of the drug. Basically, the tool is an "ambulance" in the treatment of acute and chronic cystitis. Its big plus is also the form of release and a single application in one course.
The tool has a rather mild effect on the body, without disrupting natural processes, and leads to dysbiosis only in rare cases.
Monural: analogues
An agent is considered to be an analogue with a similar active substance and, accordingly, an international code. In this case, pharmaceutical preparations can significantly differ in the amount of the main component, dosage, form of release. Be sure to keep this in mind when purchasing an analogue of the funds issued to you at your own peril and risk. Sometimes the price of an analog does not justify the inconvenient form or the worst stage of cleaning. At the same time, there are many analogues and generics of well-known drugs, in their quality not inferior to the original.
Monural analogues in Ukraine have the following:
- "Fosmural." A tool with a similar composition. It is made in India. The action and content in therapeutic doses in the body corresponds to the original device. The price is about 153 UAH. (505 rubles).
- Phosphoral. The drug is also available in granules. Price - 250 UAH. (830 rubles). To maintain a therapeutic effect and cure, the drug is also delayed in the right amount in the body for up to two days, saving the body from pathogenic bacteria.
"Nolitsin": about the drug
The opinion that Nolitsin is a cheaper analogue of Monural is wrong. The tool has a wider range of effects.
The antibacterial drug with the active substance norfloxacin is intended for the treatment of urinary tract infections, genital infections, infections caused by gonococcus, bacterial invasions of the gastrointestinal tract, diarrhea of bacterial origin.
It acts on pathogenic microflora by the method of inhibition of protein synthesis, which in turn leads to the death of microorganisms.
Available in tablet form.
Indications for use:
- Acute uncomplicated cystitis.
- Chronic bacterial cystitis.
- Chronic urinary tract infections with frequent relapses.
- Acute uncomplicated gonococcal infection.
- Prevention of sepsis in patients with agranulocytosis (a pathological decrease in white blood cells in the blood, which leads to increased vulnerability to bacteria and, accordingly, infections).
Contraindications and side effects of "Nolitsin"
Contraindications to taking "Nolitsin" are pregnancy and breastfeeding, children under 18 years of age, individual sensitivity and intolerance to the main active substance or constituent components.
Among the side effects of the drug are possible nausea, vomiting, impaired appetite, anorexia, impaired stool. The liver, in turn, can respond to the drug by increasing the activity of enzymes.
From the side of the nervous system, sleep disturbance, depression, irritability and hallucinations are possible. There is also the likelihood of a significant decrease in blood pressure, so the drug is not recommended for hypotensive patients.
Nolitsin or Monural?
Sometimes a wide selection of pharmaceuticals causes confusion among the average consumer. If you make a choice in favor of one of these drugs, then it is worth considering several factors.
- Nolicin has more side effects than Monural. It affects the microflora more aggressively.
- "Nolicin" is contraindicated in hypotensive patients.
- Monural has a narrower spectrum of exposure.
In what cases should you give preference to "Monural"? In the treatment of cystitis, the drug has worked well, it gently affects the body and is highly effective.
The effect of "Nolicin" in the treatment of this disease is also proven, but with the ratio of positive and side effects, the use of "Monural" is more appropriate.
If we are talking about more serious infections, such as gonococcal or bacterial infections of the gastrointestinal tract, then, despite the side effects, it is worth giving preference to “Nolicin”, since it is more effective in this case.