Spiramycin 1.5mg Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat a parasitic infection known as Toxoplasmosis in pregnant women. It helps to lower the risk of transmission of toxoplasma infection from the mother to the unborn child. Rarely, it may also be used to treat some other infections.

Spiramycin 1.5mg Tablet is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Uses of Spiramycin Tablet

Toxoplasmosis during pregnancy

Benefits of Spiramycin Tablet

In Toxoplasmosis during pregnancy

Toxoplasmosis or Toxoplasma infection is an infection that can cause complications such as miscarriage, stillbriths and damage to baby’s brain and other organs articularly the eyes, at birth or early childhood or even as adults. Spiramycin 1.5mg Tablet helps in preventing this infection in the unborn baby from their mother, and also decreases the progression as well as worsening of the symptoms, such as eye disorders, in already infected babies. Earlier diagnosis of the infection can help in preventing it efficiently during pregnancy. Take it as prescribed to get the most benefit.

How to use Spiramycin Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Spiramycin 1.5mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Spiramycin 1.5mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Spiramycin 1.5mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Spiramycin 1.5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

SAFE

Spiramycin 1.5mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Spiramycin 1.5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Spiramycin 1.5mg Tablet is recommended.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Spiramycin 1.5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Spiramycin 1.5mg Tablet to lower the risk of transmission of toxoplasma infection to your unborn child.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
It is safe to use in the first trimester of pregnancy.
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Macrolides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Macrolides

Patient concerns

Dr. Megha Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hi PATIENT should be continued throughout pregnancy to avoid any problems with the baby this time. Spiramycin is a relatively safe drug and doe not cause any pregnancy complications in most of the cases.

Wife had abortion for 24 weeks baby for Spina Bifida and then 12 weeks miscarriage. Later we were recommended for torch test in Nov 2015,toxo igg and igm were positive. She was asked to take spiramycin . She took the course for 6 months and levels are reduced from 9 to 4.Now she is 3 months pregnant. one doctor suggested to continue till delivery another doctor asked to stop the spiramycin. we are in dailama should we use this or not? You had asked me to remind. Please let me know should we use or not. What are the side effects? We had done NT scan recently , it was normal. Prior to pregnancy both of us gone karyotype n homositene and mutation tests. All tests are normal. Are there any chances for NTd this time.should we go for any other scan or tests before anamolies tests?

Dr. Suman Rao

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

She can continue spiramycin if IgM levels are high. The next scan to rule out NTD will be the level 2 scan at 18 weeks. before that you can get a double marker or triple marker test done to rule out the risk of having NTD in the baby.

User feedback

Patients taking Spiramycin 1.5mg Tablet

Twice A Day

67%

Once A Day

27%

Thrice A Day

What are you using Spiramycin Tablet for?

Toxoplasmosis*

50%

Bacterial inf*

50%

*Toxoplasmosis during pregnancy, Bacterial infections

FAQs

Can the use of Spiramycin 1.5mg Tablet cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Spiramycin 1.5mg Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.

How long does Spiramycin 1.5mg Tablet takes to work?

Usually, Spiramycin 1.5mg Tablet starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

What if I don't get better after using Spiramycin 1.5mg Tablet?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Can I stop taking Spiramycin 1.5mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Spiramycin 1.5mg Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

Can the use of Spiramycin 1.5mg Tablet cause infertility?

There is no firm evidence to suggest that the use of Spiramycin 1.5mg Tablet will cause infertility in males or females.

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References

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