Spiramycin Benefits & Uses

Spiramycin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Toxoplasmosis

Spiramycin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Female)	Disease: Toxoplasmosis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1500000 iu Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Sore Throat Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1500000 iu Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Toxoplasmosis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1500000 iu Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Sore Throat Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 75000 units/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Sore Throat Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 75000 units/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: Children having more than 20 kg weight should take

Spiramycin Related Warnings

Is the use of Spiramycin safe for pregnant women?

Spiramycin is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Spiramycin safe during breastfeeding?

Spiramycin does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Spiramycin on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Spiramycin on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Spiramycin on the Liver?

Side effects of Spiramycin rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Spiramycin on the Heart?

You can take Spiramycin without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Spiramycin with Other Drugs

Spiramycin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Carbamazepine

Theophylline

Cyclosporin

Cisapride

Moderate

Warfarin

Spiramycin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Spiramycin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Jaundice
Liver Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Myasthenia Gravis
Kidney Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

Frequently asked Questions about Spiramycin

Is this Spiramycin habit forming or addictive?

Spiramycin is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Spiramycin as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Spiramycin only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Spiramycin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Spiramycin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Spiramycin

It is safe to take Spiramycin with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Spiramycin

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Spiramycin with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 756

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