SPIRAMITSIN (Spiramycin).

     Synonym : Rovamitsin, Rovamycin.

     Natural antibiotic macrolides groups.

     Has bacteriostatic action against streptococcal pneumococcal, staphylococcus, meningokokkov, gonokokkov, legionell, listery, klostridy, mycoplasms, toksoplazm, Chlamydia, leptospirs, kampilobaktery and other microorganisms. It enterobakter more sustainable and psevdomonas.

     Quickly absorbed by ingestion (30 min), A max is 1,5-3 h, T? 8-hour, well into the organs and fluids, is metabolized in the liver (very slowly), allocated mainly to the bile.

     Assign with respiratory tract infections, urinary tract, ear organs, pelvic organs, bones, joints, skin and soft tissue, toxoplasmosis, chlamydia, syphilis, gonorrhea, for the prevention of acute rheumatic fever and meningitis in bakterionositelstve whooping cough and diphtheria.

     Inside and applied intravenously.

     Inside (to food) designate an adult to 6000000 - 9000000 IU (2-3 grams) per day (2 admission), children weighing up to 10 kg-750000 - 1500000 IU, 10-20 kg - - 1500000 3000000 IU and more than 20 kilograms at the rate of 1.5 million IU of 10 kg of body weight per day (reception 2-3). The course of treatment-7-14 days.

     Intravenous (adults only) to enter 4500000, 9000000 IU (1,5-3 g) / day (3 admission).

     Possible side effects : nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, allergic reactions (skin rash).

     Contraindications : Violations expressed in liver function. Do not appoint medication during breastfeeding.

     Method of production : 1.5 million tablets of IU (N. 16) and 3000000 IU (N. 10); Granules for suspensions for admission into child-375000, 750000 and 1500000  IU; Powder for Injection solutions in 1.5 million bottles of  IU.

     Storage : List B.

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