Roxid 50 Mg (Roxithromycin)

What is Roxid 50 mg?

Roxid 50 mg Liquid is an antibiotic medicine. It is commonly given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections such as infections of the ear, nose, lungs, teeth, skin, and urinary tract.

Give Roxid 50mg Liquid to your child by mouth either 15 minutes before or 3 hours after food as taking it with food may reduce its absorption. However, in case your child develops a stomach upset, you can give it with a small amount of food. Roxid 50mg Liquid is usually given twice a day, in the morning and evening, or as prescribed. Stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor as that depends upon the type of infection, its severity, and your child’s age and body weight.

How Roxid 50 mg Liquid Works

Roxid 50mg Liquid is an antibiotic. It works by interfering with the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to perform important functions. By doing so, it stops the infection-causing bacteria from growing further and prevents the infection from spreading.

Benefits Of Roxid 50 mg Liquid For Your Child

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Roxid 50 mg Liquid 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.

How Can I Give Roxid 50 mg Liquid To My Child?

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Roxid 50mg Liquid is to be taken empty stomach.

Warning

Kidney

Roxid 50 mg Liquid is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Roxid 50mg Liquid may not be need in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Roxithromycin is usually considered safe to use in children with mild to moderate kidney impairment. Dose modifications are generally not require.

Liver

Roxid 50 mg Liquid should be use with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Roxid 50 mg Liquid may be need. Please consult your doctor.
However, discontinue immediately if signs or symptoms of hepatitis like vomiting, paleness, and weakness are observe.

What If I Forget To Give Roxid 50 mg Liquid To My Child?

Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember. But, if it is nearly time for the next dose, just give the next dose at the right time. Do not double the dose.

FAQ’s

1. What if I give too much of Roxid 50 mg Liquid by mistake?

Roxid 50 mg Liquid is unlikely to cause any harm if an extra dose is give by mistake. However, if you think you have given too much of Roxid 50 mg Liquid to your child, immediately speak to a doctor. Overdose may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition.

2. What are the serious side effects of Roxid 50 mg Liquid?

Some serious side effects of this medicine include severe gastrointestinal infections (superinfection), severe allergic reactions, liver infections, blood infections, and heart conduction abnormalities like QT prolongation due to arrhythmia. Always consult your child’s doctor for help in such a situation.

3. Can other medicines be give at the same time as Roxid 50 mg Liquid?

Roxid 50mg Liquid can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Roxid 50mg Liquid. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

4. My child is having low potassium levels in blood. Is it safe to give Roxid 50mg Liquid?

Avoid giving Roxid 50 mg Liquid if your child has low potassium levels as it can lead to conduction abnormalities of the heart such as arrhythmias (QT prolongation).