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Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Nov 23, 2024 | 4:48 PM IST
Spye Tablet is an antibiotic 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. It contains Spiramycin, which stops bacterial and parasitic reproduction.
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Composition :

SPIRAMYCIN-3MIU

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Zydus Healthcare Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Spye Tablet

Spye Tablet 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.

Spye Tablet 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. Spye Tablet 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 Spye Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Spye Tablet for the duration as prescribed, depending on your medical condition. Spye Tablet causes side effects in some people. Common side effects of Spye Tablet include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Most of these side effects of Spye Tablet 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 Spye Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Do not use Spye Tablet while having vaccinations with live bacterial vaccines (typhoid vaccine) since Spye Tablet may affect the vaccine's activity. Spye Tablet 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 Spye Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections, Toxoplasmosis during pregnancy.

Medicinal Benefits

Spye Tablet 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. Spye Tablet works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, which inhibits bacterial growth. It shows a bacteriostatic effect, which stops bacterial reproduction but doesn't kill them. Spye Tablet 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. Spye Tablet 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).

Side Effects of Spye Tablet

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

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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not use Spye Tablet if you are allergic to Spye Tablet 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 Spye Tablet . In rare cases, the use of Spye Tablet can cause diarrhoea, so in case you have watery or bloody diarrhoea, stop taking Spye Tablet and call your doctor. However, do not take any anti-diarrheal medicine until your doctor tells you.  Spye Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. However, please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy, or breastfeeding before using Spye Tablet . It should be taken by the children only if the doctor has prescribed it. In some cases, Spye Tablet 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 Spye Tablet , especially QT prolongation. Spye Tablet 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 Spye Tablet too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS

Drug-Drug Interactions

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No Drug - Drug interactions found in our data. We may lack specific data on this medicine and are actively working to update our database. Consult your doctor for personalized advice

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Probiotics should be taken after taking a full course of Spye Tablet 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 Spye Tablet . 

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

Habit Forming

No

What if I have taken an overdose of Spye Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Spye Tablet as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include trouble breathing or passing out. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Zydus Tower, Satellite Cross Roads, Ahmedabad – 380015, Gujarat, India.
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