Spiramed 3MIU Tablet

Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS

Last updated on 25 Nov 2025 | 03:05 PM (IST)

Spiramed 3MIU 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

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Spiramycin (3Million IU)

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Roman Pharma

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Product introduction

Spiramed 3MIU 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 Spiramed Tablet

Toxoplasmosis during pregnancy

Benefits of Spiramed 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. Spiramed 3MIU 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 Spiramed 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 Spiramed

Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea

How to use Spiramed 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. Spiramed 3MIU Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach.

How Spiramed Tablet works

Spiramed 3MIU 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 Spiramed 3MIU 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

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Spiramed 3MIU Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Spiramed 3MIU Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Spiramed 3MIU Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

SAFE

Spiramed 3MIU Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Spiramed 3MIU Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Spiramed 3MIU Tablet in patients with liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Spiramed with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Life-threatening

Domperidone (Oral Route)

Do not consume Domperidone with Spiramycin.

Life-threatening

Disopyramide (Oral Route)

Do not consume Disopyramide with Spiramycin. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their presence.

Severe

Amiodarone (Oral Route)

Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their presence.

Severe

Pimozide (Oral Route)

Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their presence.

Severe

Haloperidol (Oral Route)

Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their presence.

Frequently asked questions

Can the use of Spiramed 3MIU Tablet cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Spiramed 3MIU 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 Spiramed 3MIU Tablet takes to work?

Usually, Spiramed 3MIU 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 Spiramed 3MIU 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 Spiramed 3MIU Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Spiramed 3MIU 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 Spiramed 3MIU Tablet cause infertility?

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

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Macrolide antibiotics

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.
ScienceDirect. Spiramycin. [Accessed 31 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Azithromycin. New York, New York: Pfizer Inc.; 2013. [Accessed 08 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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:

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Name: Roman Pharma
Address: 117/N/56, A-One Market, Kaka Deo, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh – 208025, India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Spiramed Tablet

Benefits of Spiramed Tablet

Side effects of Spiramed Tablet

How to use Spiramed Tablet

How Spiramed Tablet works

All substitutes for Spiramed 3MIU Tablet

Rovamycin Forte Tablet

Macromycin Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Domperidone (Oral Route)

Disopyramide (Oral Route)

Amiodarone (Oral Route)

Pimozide (Oral Route)

Haloperidol (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Can the use of Spiramed 3MIU Tablet cause diarrhea?

How long does Spiramed 3MIU Tablet takes to work?

What if I don't get better after using Spiramed 3MIU Tablet?

Can I stop taking Spiramed 3MIU Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?

Can the use of Spiramed 3MIU 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

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