Macromycin Tablet 10

Uses of Macromycin Tablet Macromycin Tablet is used in adults to manage a wide range of bacterial infections affecting the respiratory tract, skin, urogenital system, teeth, and other parts of the body.

Uses of Macromycin Tablet are:

• Respiratory Infections: Helps treat tonsillitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia caused by susceptible bacteria.
• Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: Helps manage soft tissue infections and sinusitis.
• Urogenital and Dental Infections: Helps treat urogenital infections such as urethritis and cervicitis, and dental infections.
• Other Infections: Helps manage early-stage Lyme disease and reduce the risk of toxoplasmosis transmission during pregnancy.

• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Avoid crushing or chewing the tablet.
• Do not exceed the recommended dose without consulting your doctor.
• Do not stop taking this medicine without speaking to your doctor first.

Macromycin Tablet 10 is taken orally.

Macromycin Tablet 10 contains spiramycin (400 mg).

• Binds to 50S Ribosomal Subunit: Spiramycin attaches itself to a component of bacteria known as the 50S ribosomal subunit. This component is crucial for bacteria as it helps them create proteins.
• Inhibits Protein Synthesis: By sticking to the 50S ribosomal subunit, spiramycin blocks protein synthesis in bacteria. This action impedes their growth and multiplication, thereby controlling the infection.
• Exhibits Bactericidal Activity: At higher concentrations, spiramycin may not just inhibit bacteria but kill them outright - a property known as bactericidal activity. This action helps clear the infection more thoroughly and swiftly.

• Store Macromycin Tablet 10 at a cool and dry place, ideally at room temperature between 15-30°C.
• Protect the medicine from light and moisture to maintain its efficacy.
• Always keep this medicine out of reach of children.
• Ensure to use Macromycin Tablet 10 before its expiry date.

• If you are taking Macromycin Tablet 10 for respiratory infections, try to include vitamin C rich foods like oranges, lemons, and green leafy vegetables in your diet. This could help boost your immune system.
• For those taking it for urinary infections, it's important to drink plenty of water. This can help flush out bacteria from your body and speed up recovery.