Toxocare 3Million IU 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.

Toxocare 3Million IU Tablet is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Uses of Toxocare Tablet

Toxoplasmosis during pregnancy

Benefits of Toxocare 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. Toxocare 3Million IU 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 Toxocare 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. Toxocare 3Million IU Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Toxocare 3Million IU Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Toxocare 3Million IU 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 Toxocare 3Million IU Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

SAFE

Toxocare 3Million IU Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Toxocare 3Million IU Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Toxocare 3Million IU Tablet is recommended.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Toxocare 3Million IU Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Toxocare 3Million IU 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

What is the GTT? WHEN gtt needs to ptient?

Shikha Mishra

Dietetics/Nutrition

It's sugar test during pregnancy

What are all the medicine and injection to be taken during the pregnancy? when the rubela injection to be taken

Dr. Suman Rao

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Iron calcium supplements and TT inj should be taken during pregnancy. Rubella inj should not be taken during pregnancy

User feedback

Patients taking Toxocare 3Million IU Tablet

Twice A Day

60%

Once A Day

36%

Thrice A Day

What are you using Toxocare Tablet for?

Others

75%

Bacterial inf*

25%

*Bacterial infections

How much was the improvement?

Poor

50%

Average

50%

What were the side-effects while using Toxocare 3Million IU Tablet?

Nausea

100%

FAQs

Can the use of Toxocare 3Million IU Tablet cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Toxocare 3Million IU 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 Toxocare 3Million IU Tablet takes to work?

Usually, Toxocare 3Million IU 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 Toxocare 3Million IU 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 Toxocare 3Million IU Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Toxocare 3Million IU 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 Toxocare 3Million IU Tablet cause infertility?

There is no firm evidence to suggest that the use of Toxocare 3Million IU Tablet will cause infertility in males or females.

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