Uses of Spiramycin

Spiramycin is prevent and treat infections in respiratory tract, oral cavity, skin and soft tissues caused by certain bacteria and parasites.

It is also used to treat infections like gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted infection that causes painful urination and abnormal discharge) in individuals allergic to the Penicillin medicine as well as used to treat toxoplasmosis infection (caused by toxoplasma gondii parasite seen in cat faeces and contaminated food) in pregnant women.

Therapeutic Category

Spiramycin: Antibiotics

How Spiramycin works

Spiramycin is a macrolide antibiotic that works by blocking protein synthesis of disease-causing bacteria/parasite. This leads to prevention of growth of bacteria/parasite in the body and helps to reduce the infection and its symptoms.

Common side effects of Spiramycin

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Loose stools
• Numbness and itching in skin

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor, if you experience:

• Pain in the chest
• Blood in urine and stool
• Increased heart rate
• Prolonged dizziness (feeling faint)
• Severe body rashes
• Swollen face and throat
• Skin with rashes, blisters, pain along with fever (Steven-Johnson syndrome)
• Occurrence of areas with redness and swelling on body along with fever (skin condition called acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis)

Health Tips for Spiramycin

• Taking Spiramycin with food can help reduce gastrointestinal side effects, such as nausea or upset stomach. Do not exceed the recommended dosage, as it can lead to side effects or complications.
• Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated.
• Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Spiramycin as it may increase its side effects.
• Before taking Spiramycin, tell your doctor if you are taking any prescription or over-the-counter drugs, especially carbamazepine, cyclosporine, theophylline, triazolam, warfarin, terfenadine, astemizole, cisapride, felodipine (calcium channel blocker).
• Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy or breast feeding.