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Abbott India Ltd
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Apr-24
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India

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401, LSC, C-Block, Mohan Place Saraswati Vihar Delhi DL 110034 In
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FAQs

Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's contains Spiramycin' which works by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria and parasites to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria or parasite's growth and prevents the infection from spreading.
You are not recommended to use Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's with amiodarone (a medicine used to treat abnormal heart rhythm) simultaneously as it may affect the heart rhythm (QT prolongation). QT prolongation can rarely cause serious and sometimes fatal fast/irregular heartbeat and other symptoms (such as severe dizziness and fainting) that need immediate medical attention. However, please consult a doctor before using Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's with any other medicines.
Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's can affect live vaccines like typhoid vaccine and decrease their effectiveness. Please consult a doctor before you start Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's if you are undergoing any vaccinations.
Do not use anti diarrhoeal until the doctor has prescribed you. You can drink plenty of fluids (electrolytes) to avoid dehydration. Besides this, you can also take prebiotics or probiotics to manage diarrhoea, as it may help increase the number of good bacteria in the intestine, which aids in digestion.
In some cases, people using Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's may have a fungal infection called thrush after taking its full course. It happens because antibiotics also kill the harmless bacteria that protect against thrush.
No. You should complete the full course of Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's as your doctor prescribes. Take Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's at the right dose, times, and for the right number of days.

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid taking alcohol while using Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's since it may worsen the side effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's is a pregnancy category C drug. If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or planning pregnancy, consult your doctor before taking Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's may be excreted into breast milk and may harm your infant. Please consult your doctor before taking Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

You may experience dizziness by taking Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's. In such cases, do not drive or operate machinery until you feel better.

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Liver

Caution

Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's is used with caution in patients with liver disease. If you have liver problems, consult your doctor before taking Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's. Your doctor may adjust the dose or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Kidney

Caution

If you have kidney problems, consult your doctor before taking Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's. Your doctor may adjust the dose or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Children

Caution

Your doctor will prescribe Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's depending on your child's age and body weight.

About Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's

Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medicines known as macrolide antibiotics primarily used to treat cryptosporidiosis (a diarrheal disease caused by microscopic parasites, cryptosporidium), susceptible infections, and soft tissue infections. It is also 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. A bacterial infection is a condition in which bacteria grows in the body and causes infection. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly. Toxoplasmosis infection can cause complications such as miscarriage, stillbirth, and damage to a baby’s brain and other organs, particularly the eyes, at birth or early childhood, or even as adults with a weak immune system.

Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's contains ‘Spiramycin,’ an antibiotic that treats bacterial infections of the abdomen, bone, skin, heart, and soft tissues. It may also be used to reduce the risk of a serious parasite infection (toxoplasmosis) spreading to an unborn baby during pregnancy. Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, which inhibits bacterial growth. It shows a bacteriostatic effect, which stops bacterial and parasitic reproduction but doesn't kill them. 

Take Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's for the duration as prescribed, depending on your medical condition. Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's causes side effects in some people. Common side effects of Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Most of these side effects of Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Do not use Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's while having vaccinations with live bacterial vaccines (typhoid vaccine) since Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's may affect the vaccine's activity. Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's should be used only with a doctor's advice during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Do not give this medicine to your child without medical advice. Tell your doctor if you have liver problems, muscle problems (myasthenia gravis), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), porphyria (rare genetic blood disorder), or electrolyte imbalance (low potassium or magnesium level).

Uses of Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's

Bacterial infections, Toxoplasmosis during pregnancy

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Medicinal Benefits

Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's contains ‘Spiramycin’ as an antibiotic that treats bacterial infections like various infections of the abdomen, bone, skin, heart and soft tissues. It may also reduce the risk of a serious parasite infection (toxoplasmosis) spreading to an unborn baby during pregnancy. Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, which inhibits bacterial growth. It shows a bacteriostatic effect, which stops bacterial reproduction but doesn't kill them. Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's effectively treats infections caused by gram-positive and aerobic (living with air) bacteria, including susceptible strains of Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumonia, N. gonorrhoea,  gram-negative bacteria, and cryptosporidium spices. Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's treats serious infections caused by susceptible aerobic bacteria in the abdomen, gastrointestinal tract, lower respiratory tract, skin, and in genitourinary area. It will not work for viral infections (such as the common cold or flu).

Directions for Use

Swallow the capsule as a whole with a glass of water with or without food. Do not chew, crush, or break it.

Side Effects of Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Allergy
  • Abnormal liver function
  • Abnormal heart rate
  • Hypotension

Drug Warnings

Do not use Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's if you are allergic to Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's or its components. Tell your doctor if you have liver problems, muscle problems (myasthenia gravis), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), porphyria (rare inherited blood disorders), or electrolyte imbalance (low potassium or magnesium level). Regular monitoring of liver function tests may be required while using Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's. In rare cases, the use of Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's can cause diarrhoea, so in case you have watery or bloody diarrhoea, stop taking Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's and call your doctor. However, do not take any anti-diarrheal medicine until your doctor tells you.  Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's is safe to use during pregnancy. However, please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy, or breastfeeding before using Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's. It should be taken by the children only if the doctor has prescribed it. In some cases, Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's may cause a condition that affects the heart rhythm (QT prolongation). QT prolongation can rarely cause fast/irregular heartbeat and other symptoms (such as severe dizziness and fainting) that need medical attention immediately. Elderly adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's, especially QT prolongation. Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's may cause live bacterial vaccines (such as typhoid vaccine) to not work as well. Do not have any immunizations/vaccinations while using this medication unless your doctor tells you to. Do not skip the doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ERGOTAMINE
  • DIHYDROERGOTAMINE
  • AMIDODARONE
  • DOFETILIDE
  • PIMOZIDE
  • PROCAINAMIDE
  • QUINIDINE
  • ERYTHROMYCIN

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Special Advise

  • Liver function monitoring (liver function tests) is recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

  • Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's may cause Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD); hence it is advised to undergo regular gastrointestinal screening.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Probiotics should be taken after taking a full course of Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's in order to restore some of the healthy bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut, kombucha, and kimchi can help to restore the good bacteria of the intestine. 

  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after antibiotics. Whole grains like whole-grain bread and brown rice should be included in your diet. 

  • Avoid taking too much calcium, iron-enriched foods, and drinks as it might affect the working of Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's. 

  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Rovamycin Forte Tablet 10's in fighting off infections.

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