Roxid 150 mg (Roxithromycin)

What is Roxid 150 mg Tablet?

Roxid 150 mg 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 mg 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.

How Roxid 150 mg Tablet Works

Roxid 150 mg 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.

How To Use Roxid 150 mg 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 empty stomach.

Benefits Of Roxid 150 mg 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.

Warning

Alcohol

Consuming alcohol with Roxid 150 Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

Roxid 150 Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breastfeeding

Roxid 150 Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

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

Kidney

Roxid 150mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limit data available suggests that dose adjustment of Roxid 150mg Tablet may not be need in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

Roxid 150mg tablets should be use with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Roxid 150mg tablet may be need. Please consult your doctor.

What If You Forget To Take Roxid Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Roxid 150mg 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.

FAQ’s

1. Is Roxid 150 Tablet safe?

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

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

Roxid 150mg Tablet can be use 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.

3. Can the use of Roxid 150 Tablet cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Roxid 150mg 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.

4. How long does Roxid 150 Tablet takes to work?

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