Monural in pregnancy

Monural-what kind of drug is it?

Monural is the trade name for a popular antibiotic used to treat urinary tract infections. Phosphomycin, as that is the name of the active ingredient in the drug Monural, is a bactericidal antibiotic that is effective against, among other things. E. coli, Proteus or Klebsiella bacteria. Most commonly, Monural is used to treat cystitis, as well as as asymptomatic bacteriuria, which in the case of pregnant women, is an indication for antibiotic therapy.

Monural comes in the form of a sachet, usually containing 3 g of fosfomycin along with additives (including flavorings). It should be dissolved in 100 ml of water, after a meal. This is because food reduces the absorption of the drug.

Monural in pregnancy-is it safe?

Monural is an antibiotic, and as a result, it is only available by prescription. This means that therapy with this drug is implemented by a doctor.  Fosfomycin in pregnancy is considered the first-line treatment for urinary tract infections alongside, among others. Amoxicillin or cephalosporins. The difference between antibiotics is, among other things. the fact that Monural is used once, drinking dissolved 1 sachet of antibiotic. For other drugs, treatment takes longer. Fosfomycin according to FDA categories is designated cat. B. This means that it is a drug that is considered safe in pregnancy, but the tests were done on animals. However, it should not be used on its own.

Urinary tract infections in pregnancy

During pregnancy, urinary tract infections are more common than they are for women who are not pregnant. This is due to the various changes taking place in the body of the mother-to-be. Some of the causes of more common urinary tract infections include. Urinary stasis in the kidneys, dilatation of the cup and pelvic system, and increased kidney volume. Asymptomatic bacteriuria can be particularly dangerous for the mother-to-be, so every month a pregnant woman should perform a general urine test. If bacteria are present, antibiotic therapy is implemented to prevent the development of acute pyelonephritis.

Read also:
Urinary tract infection in pregnancy – symptoms and treatment.

How to take care of a tattoo during pregnancy?

If the tattoo was performed before pregnancy and there was no bloodborne transmission of pathogens, it poses no risk to the developing fetus. The rules of its care also do not change significantly compared to before pregnancy, so it is worth remembering to:

• Lubricate the tattoo with a high sunscreen or protect it from the sun’s rays
• Moisturize the skin making sure to use products that have been tested and do not cause allergic reactions
• Follow the recommendations of your tattoo artist who performed the tattoo
• Take care of proper hydration