Toxoplas 3 MIU Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Merganzer Pharma Private Limited |
| Active Ingredient | Spiramycin (3Million IU) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Macrolides |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Macrolides |
| User Rating | 4.3 |
| User Reviews | 396 |
FAQ
Can the use of Toxoplas 3 MIU cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Toxoplas 3 MIU 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.
How long does Toxoplas 3 MIU takes to work?
Usually, Toxoplas 3 MIU starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Can the use of Toxoplas 3 MIU cause infertility?
There is no firm evidence to suggest that the use of Toxoplas 3 MIU will cause infertility in males or females.
What if I don't get better after using Toxoplas 3 MIU?
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.
Can I stop taking Toxoplas 3 MIU when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Toxoplas 3 MIU and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
What if you forget to take Toxoplas Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Toxoplas 3 MIU, 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.
Toxoplas 3 MIU Tablet Reviews
Toxoplas 3 MIU 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.
Toxoplas 3 MIU 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.
How Toxoplas 3 MIU Tablet Works
Toxoplas 3 MIU 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.
How to Use Toxoplas 3 MIU Tablet
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. Toxoplas 3 MIU is to be taken empty stomach.
Benefits of Toxoplas 3 MIU 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. Toxoplas 3 MIU 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.
Uses of Toxoplas 3 MIU Tablet
- Toxoplasmosis during pregnancy
Toxoplas 3 MIU Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Driving
SAFE
Toxoplas 3 MIU does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Toxoplas 3 MIU during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Toxoplas 3 MIU is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Toxoplas 3 MIU is recommended.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Toxoplas 3 MIU in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Toxoplas 3 MIU. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Toxoplas 3 MIU 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.
Quick Tips
- 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.
- 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.
- Your doctor has prescribed Toxoplas 3 MIU to lower the risk of transmission of toxoplasma infection to your unborn child.
References
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