Rovamycin Forte Tablet (Spiramycin 3Million IU)

INTRODUCTION

ROVAMYCIN FORTE contains Spiramycin which belongs to a group of medicines known as macrolide antibiotics. It is used to treat respiratory tract infections, prostatitis, urethritis, impetigo, folliculitis, toxoplasmosis in pregnant women and other conditions caused by bacteria. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Toxoplasmosis is a condition which causes miscarriage, stillbirth or damage to the baby’s brain and other organs, particularly the eyes in pregnant women.

Spiramycin is a macrolide antibiotic, which reversibly binds to the bacterial ribosomes and inhibits the protein synthesis and subsequent cell growth. It is primarily bacteriostatic, but may be bactericidal against more sensitive strains when used in high concentrations. Spiramycin also accumulates in high concentrations in the bacterial cell. Unlike erythromycin, it does not produce gastrointestinal motility stimulation.

Always take this ROVAMYCIN FORTE exactly as directed by your doctor. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have liver, kidney or heart problems and if you have pregnant or breastfeeding. The common side effects are nausea, diarrhoea, gastric irritation and rashes.

USES OF ROVAMYCIN FORTE

Treat bacterial infections

HOW ROVAMYCIN FORTE WORKS

ROVAMYCIN FORTE works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis and stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Always take this ROVAMYCIN FORTE exactly as your doctor has told you. Swallow as whole, do not crush or chew. It can be taken with or without food.

SIDE EFFECTS OF ROVAMYCIN FORTE

SERIOUS
Dizziness
Fainting
Fast or irregular heartbeat
COMMON
Numbness or tingling of the skin
Nausea
Vomiting
Upset stomach
Diarrhea

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Nausea:

Stick to simple normal meals and do not eat rich or spicy foods.

Upset stomach:

Place a warm water bottle on your abdomen. Soak in a warm bath. Drink plenty of clear fluids and water.

Diarrhoea:

Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration. ORS should be used to prevent dehydration.

Dizziness:

Get up and move around to feel awake, take small naps to edge off the sleepiness. Give your eyes a break to avoid fatigue and eat a healthy food to boost energy.

Vomiting:

Drink clear or ice-cold drinks. Eat light, bland foods and avoid fried, greasy, or sweet foods.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

PREGNANCY
ROVAMYCIN FORTE should be used with caution in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

BREASTFEEDING
ROVAMYCIN FORTE should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

LIVER
ROVAMYCIN FORTE should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver function impairment or active liver diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.

ALLERGY
Do not take if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Spiramycin.

HEART DISEASE
ROVAMYCIN FORTE should be used with caution in patients suffering from active heart diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.

INTERACTIONS

Inform your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription or the following,

Erythromycin (used to treat infections)
Diuretics
Ergotamine, dihydroergotamine
Amiodarone, dofetilide, pimozide, procainamide, quinidine, sotalol (used to treat heart problems)