Manufacturer: Abbott
Salt Composition : Spiramycin(3Million IU)
Rovamycin Forte 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.
Rovamycin Forte 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.
Pharmacokinetic pilot studies showed that spiramycin distribution follows a two-compartment model in rhesus monkeys. Following a single intravenous dose of 50 or 250 mg, dose-dependent kinetics were observed. At a dose of 50 mg, 10% of the dose was excreted unchanged in the urine.
Spiramycin is contraindicated in cases of known hypersensitivity to Spiramycin or to other antibiotics of the macrolide group, or to any of the excipients. Note when using Spiramycin: Because Spiramycin can be toxic to the liver, so it should be used with caution in people with liver dysfunction.
Rovamycin Forte Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Consuming alcohol with Rovamycin Forte Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Information regarding the use of Rovamycin Forte Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Spiramycin is used to treat many kinds of infections. It is often used to treat toxoplasmosis in pregnant women since this medicine decreases the chance that the unborn baby will get the infection. This medicine may also be used for other problems as determined by your doctor.
SPIRAMYCIN have interactions with ergot alkaloids (ergotamine, dihydroergotamine), drugs used to treat abnormal heart rhythm (amiodarone, dofetilide, pimozide, procainamide, quinidine), macrolide antibiotics (erythromycin).
Do not chew, crush or break it. Rovamycin Forte Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Rovamycin Forte 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.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Your doctor has prescribed Rovamycin Forte 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.
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. Rovamycin Forte Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Q. Can the use of Rovamycin Forte Tablet cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Rovamycin Forte 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.
Q. How long does Rovamycin Forte Tablet takes to work?
Usually, Rovamycin Forte Tablet starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Q. What if I don't get better after using Rovamycin Forte 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.
Q. Can I stop taking Rovamycin Forte Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Rovamycin Forte Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
