Usamycin

by Usawa

Active ingredient: Spiramycin

Packs

• Tab · 500 mg · 5x10's (038921)
• Tab Forte · 1 gm · 10's (038922)

About Spiramycin

Macrolide & similar types

Uses

Prevention and treatment of ENT. Bronchopulmonary, cutaneous, mouth and gonococcal genital infections. Toxoplasmosis in pregnancy.

How to take it

Adults: 500 mg every 8 hr or every 12 hr. Children: > 20 kg: 500 mg-1 gm/10 kg body wt/day in 2-3 divided doses. Prophylaxis of meningococcal meningitis: Adults: 1000 mg every 12 hr for 5 days. Children: > 20 kg: 250 mg/10 kg body wt every 12 hr for 5 days.

Side effects

Gl disturbances. Allergic reactions. Transient paraesthesia, pseudomembranous colitis, angioedema, liver function test abnormalities.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Risk cannot be ruled out. Lactation: Contraindicated or not recommended.

Advice

Take with or without meals.

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