Macromycin Tablet

Discover how Macromycin Tablet, formulated by Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd with Spiramycin (3Million IU), can assist with Toxoplasmosis during pregnancy. This page provides a comprehensive overview of this medication, including its primary applications and further detailed information to support your understanding. Feel free to add it to your favorites or compare it with other available options.

MRP: ₹ 603
Packing: 10.0 tablets in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Spiramycin (3Million IU)
Brand: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Uses: Toxoplasmosis during pregnancy

Description

Macromycin 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
Macromycin 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.

Cautions

Liver:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Macromycin Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Macromycin Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Macromycin Tablet is recommended.
Driving:	SAFE: Macromycin Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Information regarding the use of Macromycin Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Macromycin 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.
Alcohol:	CAUTION: Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Macromycin Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Macrolides
Therapeutic class:	ANTI INFECTIVES
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Macrolides

Uses of Macromycin 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
Macromycin 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.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Macromycin 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.

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