Roxithromycin + Ambroxol

Last updated 12 Apr 2021 | 10:23 AM (UTC)

Roxithromycin + Ambroxol Uses

Roxithromycin+Ambroxol is used in the treatment of respiratory tract infection.

How Roxithromycin + Ambroxol works

Roxithromycin + Ambroxol is a combination of two medicines: Roxithromycin and Ambroxol which treat respiratory tract infection associated with excessive mucus (phlegm). Roxithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by inhibiting synthesis of essential proteins which are required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Ambroxol is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Addition of Ambroxol enhances the antibacterial effect of Roxithromycin .

Common side effects of Roxithromycin + Ambroxol

Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Stomach pain, Allergic reaction

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Medicine brands for Roxithromycin + Ambroxol

Roxid M

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹47 to ₹271

2 variant(s)

Roxeptin ME

Ipca Laboratories Ltd

Shreya Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

₹64 to ₹64

1 variant(s)

Kayrox M

Khandelwal Laboratories Pvt Ltd

Sanify Healthcare Pvt Ltd

₹74 to ₹74

1 variant(s)

Avirox-AM

Avalanche Pharmaceuticals

Expert advice for Roxithromycin + Ambroxol

Take your medication timely to maintain steady levels in your body.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
It is advisable to drink plenty of fluids and a healthy diet while taking the medicine.
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how medicine affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking medication as it may cause increased side effects.
Discontinue Roxithromycin + Ambroxol and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.

Frequently asked questions for Roxithromycin + Ambroxol

Q. What if I don't get better after using Roxithromycin+Ambroxol?

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.

Q. Can I stop taking Roxithromycin+Ambroxol when I feel better?

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

Q. What if I miss my dose?

Take Roxithromycin+Ambroxol as soon as you remember it. However, do not take it if it's almost time for your next dose. Also, do not take an extra dose to make up for your missed dose.