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.

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

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. 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.

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.

What if you forget to take Spiratox Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Spiratox Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Macrolides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Macrolides

Interaction with drugs

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

Disopyramide (Oral Route) Life-threatening

Concurrent use may cause serious disturbance in heart rhythm. Do not consume Disopyramide with Spiramycin. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. Factors such... More

Domperidone (Oral Route) Life-threatening

Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and can be fatal. Do not consume Domperidone with Spiramycin.

Hydroxyzine (Oral Route) Severe

Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and can be fatal. Do not consume Hydroxyzine with Spiramycin.

Pimozide (Oral Route) Severe

Concurrent use may cause serious disturbance in heart rhythm. Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart... More

Amiodarone (Oral Route) Severe

Concurrent use may cause serious disturbance in heart rhythm. Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart... More

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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 Spiratox Tablet

Twice A Day

88%

Once A Day

12%

What are you using Spiratox Tablet for?

Toxoplasmosis*

50%

Bacterial inf*

50%

*Toxoplasmosis during pregnancy, Bacterial infections

FAQs

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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