➡️ Product Introduction
Monopas 1000 Mg Tablet contains Para-aminosalicylic acid, an antimycobacterial medicine. It works by stopping the growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria that causes TB. It is usually used along with other anti-TB medicines to prevent resistance and achieve better treatment outcomes.
➡️ Uses
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Treatment of tuberculosis (TB)
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Especially used in drug-resistant TB or when first-line drugs are not suitable
➡️ Benefits
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Helps stop the growth of TB bacteria
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Used with other anti-TB drugs to prevent resistance
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Improves chances of curing tuberculosis effectively
➡️ Composition
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Para-aminosalicylic acid 1000 mg
➡️ Side Effects
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Nausea, vomiting, or stomach upset
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Loss of appetite
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Diarrhea
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Rarely, hypersensitivity reactions like rash or fever
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May cause hypothyroidism in long-term use (when combined with ethionamide)
➡️ Safety Advice
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Take with food to minimize stomach upset.
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Complete the full course of therapy even if you feel better.
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Regular blood tests may be needed to monitor liver and thyroid function.
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Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease.
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Not recommended during pregnancy unless clearly advised by your doctor.
