Rovamycine
Rovamycine is a macrolide antibiotic containing Spiramycin. It inhibits bacterial protein synthesis, effectively stopping the growth of susceptible bacteria. It is widely used for respiratory, oral, and skin infections, and is notably used in managing toxoplasmosis in pregnant patients to reduce the risk of congenital transmission.
Dosage by Body Weight
Adults: Usually 6 to 9 million IU daily, divided into 2 to 3 doses. Children: Usually 150,000 to 300,000 IU per kg of body weight daily, divided into 2 to 3 doses. Dosage must be strictly prescribed by a doctor.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Not routine
- Frequency
- Use only if prescribed
- Tracking Notes
- Consult a pediatrician for precise, customized dosing in neonates and young infants.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- 750,000 to 1,050,000 IU daily total
- Frequency
- Divided into 2 to 3 doses
- Tracking Notes
- Commonly administered using pediatric oral suspension formulations.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- 1,200,000 to 1,500,000 IU daily total
- Frequency
- Divided into 2 to 3 doses
- Tracking Notes
- Calculated at approximately 150,000 IU/kg/day standard dose.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- 1,650,000 to 2,250,000 IU daily total
- Frequency
- Divided into 2 to 3 doses
- Tracking Notes
- Adjust based on the severity of the infection as advised by a physician.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- 2,400,000 to 3,000,000 IU daily total
- Frequency
- Divided into 2 to 3 doses
- Tracking Notes
- For children who can swallow solid forms, equivalent tablet fragments may be prescribed, otherwise use oral suspension.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Not routine | Use only if prescribed | Consult a pediatrician for precise, customized dosing in neonates and young infants. |
| 5-7 kg | 750,000 to 1,050,000 IU daily total | Divided into 2 to 3 doses | Commonly administered using pediatric oral suspension formulations. |
| 8-10 kg | 1,200,000 to 1,500,000 IU daily total | Divided into 2 to 3 doses | Calculated at approximately 150,000 IU/kg/day standard dose. |
| 11-15 kg | 1,650,000 to 2,250,000 IU daily total | Divided into 2 to 3 doses | Adjust based on the severity of the infection as advised by a physician. |
| 16-20 kg | 2,400,000 to 3,000,000 IU daily total | Divided into 2 to 3 doses | For children who can swallow solid forms, equivalent tablet fragments may be prescribed, otherwise use oral suspension. |
Formulation
Purpose
Treatment of bacterial infections such as acute respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, non-gonococcal urethritis, and toxoplasmosis in pregnant women.
Generic Name
SpiramycinScheduled Drug
Yes. This medicine should be supplied or used only according to applicable prescription and regulatory requirements.