Mepafuran 100 mg 20 capsules
Composition
Each tablet contains:
• Nitrofurantoin — 100 mg
Pharmacological properties
Nitrofurantoin has a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity against bacteria that cause urinary tract infections:
1. Antimicrobial action:
• Bactericidal effect due to disruption of the synthesis of bacterial proteins, DNA and cell wall
• Active against most gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria: E. coli, Enterococcus, Klebsiella, Staphylococcus saprophyticus
2. Features of action:
• Maximum concentration is achieved in urine
• Has virtually no effect on intestinal flora
• Develops low resistance of microorganisms
Indications for use
• Acute uncomplicated urinary tract infections (cystitis, urethritis)
• Chronic recurrent UTIs
• Prevention of UTIs during urological interventions or catheterization
Method of administration and dosage
• Adults: 50-100 mg 4 times a day
• Duration of treatment: 5-7 days for acute infections
• Prophylactically: 50-100 mg at night if there is a tendency to relapse
• Tablets are taken during meals or with milk - this reduces the risk of side effects from the gastrointestinal tract
Important: not recommended for renal failure, in late pregnancy and for children under 1 month. May color urine dark yellow or brown - this is not dangerous.