Uses of Medospira

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1. What is Medospira?

Medospira belongs to the group of drugs that treat parasites, antivirals, antifungals and anti-infectives. Medospira includes the following ingredients:
Metronidazol 125mg: is an antibacterial drug of the nitro-5 imidazole family Spiramycin 750000IU: an antibiotic of the macrolide family

2. Indications and contraindications to the drug Medospira

2.1 Indications for the use of Medospira Medospira is indicated in the treatment of acute or chronic, recurrent oral infections such as:
Tooth abscess Inflammation Inflammation of the cellulitis around the jawbone Inflammation around the crown of the tooth Gingivitis Periodontitis Stomatitis Parotid gland inflammation Submandibular infection Prevention of dental infections after surgery Besides the above uses, Medospira medicine can also be used to treat some other conditions that are not listed. above. Therefore, before taking the drug, the patient should consult the doctor for advice as well as the effective use of the drug.
2.2 Contraindications Contraindicated to use Medospira in the following cases:
Patients with hypersensitivity to any component of the drug, imidazol derivatives or acetyl spiramycin Women who are breastfeeding

3. How to use and dosage of Medospira

Medospira is made as a film-coated tablet, so it can be taken on an empty stomach or on an empty stomach. Take the medicine with a full glass of water to avoid stomach irritation. Dosage of Medospira will depend on the condition and age of the patient such as:
For adults, take a dose of 4-6 tablets/day, divided into 2-3 times Children from 10-15 years old take it. dose 1 tablet/time, 3 times a day. Children aged 5-10 years take 1 tablet once, twice a day. Patients need to use Medospira regularly to get the most benefit from it. To use the drug safely, patients should take Medospira exactly as directed by the doctor, do not use more, smaller or longer than prescribed, because it can increase the risk of unwanted effects. desire.

4. Undesirable effects when using Medospira

Some unwanted effects that may occur when using Medospira include:
Digestive disorders: symptoms may appear such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain Metallic taste in the mouth , glossitis, stomatitis, leukopenia but recovers days after stopping the drug, dizziness, loss of coordination, ataxia, paresthesias, motor and sensory polyneuropathy, reddish brown urine, before prescribing, the doctor Always weigh the benefits and effectiveness of Medospira more than the risk of side effects. However, some cases when taking Medospira can still occur unwanted effects. Therefore, when there are unusual signs after taking the drug, especially when a severe allergic reaction occurs, the patient should immediately notify the medical staff for timely intervention.

5. Some notes when using Medospira

Some notes when using Medospira include:
Inform your doctor about any history of hypersensitivity, allergy to Medospira or any other allergies. Medospira may contain other ingredients that can cause allergic reactions or other serious problems. Notify the drugs you are using including prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, herbal and functional foods, foods, preservatives. Medospira should be used with caution in patients with suspected gastric ulcer or colitis. For film-coated tablets that release slowly in the body may be toxic to the elderly or people with reduced intestinal motility For pregnant women: multiple studies in pregnant women using metronidazole for 3 months Initially, there were no cases of malformation. However, spiramycin crosses the placenta, but the concentration in the placental blood is lower than in the mother's blood and is not harmful to pregnant women. For women who are breastfeeding, metronidazole and spiramycin both pass into breast milk. Therefore, the use of Medospira should be avoided during lactation.

6. Management of missed dose and overdose of Medospira

Missed dose: If you forget to take a dose, take it again as soon as possible. However, if the time you remember is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue taking the medicine as scheduled. Do not arbitrarily use the drug more than double the dose than the treatment regimen. Overdose: Using an overdose of Medospira can cause serious symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, weakness, etc. dose, the patient should stop using it and go to the nearest medical facility for examination and treatment.

7. Drug interactions

Drug interactions can decrease the effectiveness of Medospira, or increase the effect of unwanted effects. Please tell your doctor about all other medications you are taking including vitamins, over-the-counter medicines, prescription drugs, and herbal products. Do not stop, start, or change the dose of any medicine without your doctor's consent.
Some drugs that may interact with Medospira include:
Contraceptives Disulfiram Oral anticoagulants such as warfarin may increase the risk of bleeding due to decreased hepatic catabolism. Vecuronium Lithium Fluorouracil Alcohol can cause antabuse effects such as heat, sweating, vomiting, heart palpitations

8. How to store Medospira

Store Medospira at room temperature, away from light and away from moisture. Do not store Medospira in a humid place or in the freezer. Different medicines will have different storage methods, so read the Medospira storage instructions carefully on the packaging, or ask your pharmacist. Keep Medospira out of the reach of children and family pets. When the medicine has been damaged, it cannot be used anymore or has expired, please dispose of the medicine according to the correct procedure. Do not arbitrarily dispose of Medospira into an environment such as a water pipe or toilet unless requested to do so. Medospira is indicated in the treatment of acute, chronic or recurrent oral infections such as tooth abscess, inflammation, periodontitis, perimandibular cellulitis, stomatitis, gingivitis, periodontitis. To ensure the effectiveness of treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to strictly follow the instructions of the doctor, professional pharmacist.
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