How is Spiramycin dosed?
The dosage of Spiramycin depends on the form of the medicine and the medical condition being treated. For oral capsules or tablets, adults and teenagers typically take 1 to 2 grams (3,000,000 to 6,000,000 International Units [IU]) two times a day, or 500 mg to 1 gram (1,500,000 to 3,000,000 IU) three times a day. Children weighing 20 kilograms (kg) or more usually receive a dose based on their body weight. For injection, adults and teenagers typically receive 500 mg (1,500,000 IU) injected slowly into a vein every eight hours, while severe infections may require a dose of 1 gram (3,000,000 IU) injected slowly into a vein every eight hours. Pediatric dosages must be determined by a doctor. For rectal suppositories, the dose and frequency will be determined by a doctor.
What is the dosage form of Spiramycin?
Spiramycin is available in various dosage forms, including oral capsules or tablets, injection, and rectal suppositories. The dosage for each form depends on factors like age, weight, and the type of infection being treated. For oral dosage forms, adults and teenagers typically take 1 to 2 grams (3,000,000 to 6,000,000 International Units [IU]) two times a day, or 500 mg to 1 gram (1,500,000 to 3,000,000 IU) three times a day. For severe infections, the dose is 2 to 2.5 grams (6,000,000 to 7,500,000 IU) two times a day. Children weighing 20 kilograms (kg) or more receive a dose based on body weight. For injection, adults and teenagers receive 500 mg (1,500,000 IU) injected slowly into a vein every eight hours. For severe infections, the dose is 1 gram (3,000,000 IU) injected slowly into a vein every eight hours. Children's dosages must be determined by a doctor. For rectal suppositories, follow your doctor's instructions.
How is Spiramycin administered?
Spiramycin can be administered orally, through injection, or rectally. The specific method of administration depends on the medical problem being treated and the doctor's prescription. For oral dosage forms (capsules or tablets), the dose for adults and teenagers typically ranges from 1 to 2 grams (3,000,000 to 6,000,000 International Units [IU]) taken two times a day, or 500 mg to 1 gram (1,500,000 to 3,000,000 IU) taken three times a day. The dose may vary for children based on their body weight. For injection, adults and teenagers typically receive 500 mg (1,500,000 IU) injected slowly into a vein every eight hours, while the dose for severe infections might be 1 gram (3,000,000 IU) injected slowly into a vein every eight hours. Children's dosages are determined by their doctor. For rectal suppositories, remove the foil wrapper, moisten the suppository with cold water, lie down on your side, and use your finger to push the suppository well up into the rectum.