Overview
Uses and benefits
Side effects
How to use
How drug works
Safety advice
Missed dose
All substitutes
Quick tips
Fact box
Interaction with drugs
Patient concerns
User feedback
FAQs

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Roxid 150 Tablet

Prescription Required

Marketer

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

SALT COMPOSITION

Roxithromycin (150mg)

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Roxid 150 Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat various types of bacterial infections. It is effective in resolving most infections of the respiratory tract, ear, nose, throat, lungs, and skin. It stops the growth of infection-causing bacteria and thus resolves the symptoms.

Roxid 150 Tablet should be taken by mouth on an empty stomach. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.

There is limited data on the side effects of Roxid 150 Tablet. Let your doctor know if you experience any symptoms that bother you or worsen while taking the medicine. They may be able to suggest ways to treat or manage the side effects.

Before you start Roxid 150 Tablet, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions. Inform your doctor about all the medications you are taking, as some medicines may interact with Roxid 150 Tablet. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Roxid 150 Tablet to ensure safety.

Uses of Roxid Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Roxid Tablet

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Roxid 150 Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the ear, nose, throat, lungs, skin, and eye in adults and children. It is also used for treating typhoid fever and some sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria causing the infection.

This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Side effects of Roxid Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Roxid

Limited data available

How to use Roxid Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Roxid 150 Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach.

How Roxid Tablet works

Roxid 150 Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Roxid 150 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Roxid 150 Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Roxid 150 Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.

Driving

UNSAFE

Roxid 150 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Roxid 150 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.

Liver

UNSAFE

Roxid 150 Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.

What if you forget to take Roxid Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Roxid 150 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Roxid 150 Tablet to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Take it 1 hour before or two hours after food.
Do not take antacids 2 hours before or after taking Roxid 150 Tablet.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Stop taking Roxid 150 Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Aminoglycosides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Macrolides

Interaction with drugs

Taking Roxid with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Amiodarone (Injection Route) Severe

Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their p... More

Artemether (Injection Route) Severe

Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their p... More

Ranolazine (Oral Route) Severe

Do not consume Ranolazine with Roxithromycin. Roxithromycin may raise blood levels of Ranolazine.

Amiodarone (Oral Route) Severe

Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their p... More

Artemether (Oral Route) Severe

Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their p... More

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Patient concerns

I having cough with sputum, I had 2 tabs of Roxid 150 mg, slight relief and another medicine recommendation

Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan

ENT

Is it dry cough or with sputum, since when. Any nasal or throat problem

Suggest me the blood test related to high cough in white colour. Phlegm create whole day. Taking roxid 150, monaz lc, but no effect.

Dr. Vijay Verma

ENT

Get serum IgE level

User feedback

Patients taking Roxid 150 Tablet

Twice A Day

60%

Once A Day

40%

What are you using Roxid Tablet for?

Bacterial inf*

70%

Others

17%

Bacterial ski*

14%

*Bacterial infections, Bacterial skin infections

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

42%

Average

36%

Poor

22%

What were the side-effects while using Roxid 150 Tablet?

No Side Effec*

52%

Nausea

Abdominal pai*

Diarrhea

Itching

*No Side Effect, Abdominal pain

How do you take Roxid Tablet?

With food

63%

Empty stomach

18%

With or witho*

18%

*With or without food

Please rate Roxid 150 Tablet on price

Expensive

51%

Average

38%

Not Expensive

11%

FAQs

Is Roxid 150 Tablet safe?

Roxid 150 Tablet is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Does Roxid 150 Tablet treat urinary tract infections (UTI)?

Roxid 150 Tablet can be used to treat lower urinary tract infections i.e. infections of the urinary bladder and urethra. However, please consult a doctor before taking any antibiotics for your condition as it is important to diagnose the infection before starting antibiotics.

Can the use of Roxid 150 Tablet cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Roxid 150 Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.

How long does Roxid 150 Tablet takes to work?

Usually, Roxid 150 Tablet starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

What if I don't get better after using Roxid 150 Tablet?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Can I stop taking Roxid 150 Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Roxid 150 Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

Can the use of Roxid 150 Tablet cause infertility?

There is no firm evidence to suggest that the use of Roxid 150 Tablet will cause infertility in males or females.

Is Roxid 150 Tablet an antibiotic?

Roxid 150 Tablet is an antibiotic and belongs to the group of antibiotics known as macrolides. Roxid 150 Tablet prevents bacteria from growing, by interfering with their protein synthesis.

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Marketer details

Name: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Address: Alembic Road, Vadodara - 390 003, Gujarat,INDIA

Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: January, 2027

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