Spiratox Tablet

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Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Last updated on 11 Nov 2024 | 01:08 AM (IST)

Spiratox 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.

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General Information

Contains

Spiramycin (3Million IU)

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Dahlia Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd

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Product introduction

Spiratox Tablet should be taken orally on an empty stomach. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.

Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and diarrhea. These are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.

Regular monitoring of liver function tests (LFT’s) may be required while using this medicine. This medicine is safe to use during pregnancy. However, it will not affect the severity of the disease if the unborn child has already been infected. Inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy before taking this medicine.

Uses of Spiratox Tablet

Toxoplasmosis during pregnancy

Benefits of Spiratox Tablet

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. Spiratox 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.

Side effects of Spiratox Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Spiratox

Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea

How to use Spiratox 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. Spiratox Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Spiratox Tablet works

Spiratox Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Spiratox 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Spiratox Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Spiratox Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Driving

SAFE

Spiratox Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Frequently asked questions

Can the use of Spiratox Tablet cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Spiratox 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 Spiratox Tablet takes to work?

Usually, Spiratox 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 Spiratox 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 Spiratox Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Spiratox 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 Spiratox Tablet cause infertility?

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

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Chemical Class

Macrolides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Macrolides

Related lab tests

TORCH Profile IgG & IgM 10 Parameters

Toxoplasma DNA PCR - Qualitative

Toxoplasma gondii - IgG

Toxoplasma gondii - IgM

References

Phillips MA, Stanley SL Jr. Chemotherapy of Protozoal Infections: Amebiasis, Giardiasis, Trichomoniasis, Trypanosomiasis, Leishmaniasis, and Other Protozoal Infections. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1421.
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Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 31 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Spiramycin [Product Monograph]. Montreal, Canada: Odan Laboratories Ltd.; 2018. [Accessed 25 Jul. 2024] (online) Available from:

User feedback

Patients taking Spiratox Tablet

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Once A Day

12%

What are you using Spiratox Tablet for?

Bacterial infections

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Patient concerns

What is the GTT? WHEN gtt needs to ptient?

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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

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Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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

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Name: Dahlia Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd
Address: B/902, Safal Pegasus, Prahlad Nagar, Satellite, Ahmedabad - 380015, Opposite Venus Atlantis

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Country of origin: India
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Spiratox Tablet

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Spiratox Tablet

Benefits of Spiratox Tablet

Side effects of Spiratox Tablet

How to use Spiratox Tablet

How Spiratox Tablet works

All substitutes for Spiratox Tablet

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

Can the use of Spiratox Tablet cause diarrhea?

How long does Spiratox Tablet takes to work?

What if I don't get better after using Spiratox Tablet?

Can I stop taking Spiratox Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?

Can the use of Spiratox Tablet cause infertility?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

TORCH Profile IgG & IgM 10 Parameters

Toxoplasma DNA PCR - Qualitative

Toxoplasma gondii - IgG

Toxoplasma gondii - IgM

References

User feedback

Patients taking Spiratox Tablet

What are you using Spiratox Tablet for?

Patient concerns

What is the GTT? WHEN gtt needs to ptient?

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

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