What is Roxithromycin

Roxithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that treats:

bacterial infections of the throat airways, tonsils, lungs, skin, and urinary tract, which includes kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra. This medication kills or slows the bacteria that cause the infection. It is ineffective against viruses-caused infections. The medication is available as tablets, syrup, suspension, and oral drops on prescription.

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Roxithromycin Uses

The medication is mainly used for the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used to cure infections like tonsils, sinus, ear, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues. It works by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins that bacteria need to perform their functions. As a result, the bacteria are unable to reproduce, and the infection is prevented from spreading. Mainly, the medication is used for the treatment of bronchitis, pneumonia, skin infections, soft tissue infections, urinary tract infections and impetigo.

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Roxithromycin Side Effects

Some of the common and major side effects of Roxithromycin are:

The common side effects don’t need any medical attention and will disappear as your body gets adjusted to the dosage. But if you are facing any kind of serious or rare side effects then immediately seek medical attention.

Precautions

Before taking Roxithromycin talk with your doctor if you are allergic to it or any other medications. The product may contain some inactive ingredients which can cause some serious allergic reactions or other serious problems. Before using the drug talk with your doctor if you have any medical history such as Kidney disease, liver disease, stomach ulcer and abdominal pain.

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How to use Roxithromycin?

Roxithromycin should be taken on an empty stomach 15 minutes before or 3 hours after eating. Take it with food if it makes you feel ill. Every day, take roxithromycin at the same time. If you forget to take your dose, remember to do so as soon as possible.

For children, take out the appropriate number of capsules from the foil. Place the remaining half of the tablet back in the foil and cover it if your kid is only taking half a tablet at a time. Wait 30 to 40 seconds for the tablets to break down into fine granules after adding them to a small amount of water (about 1 tablespoon). If necessary, give it a good stir.

The medication can be taken as the following dosage:

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Dosage

Missed Dose

If you forget to take your dose, remember to take it as soon as possible. However, if your next dose is approaching, simply take it at the scheduled time. Do not take two doses at once as it can increase the chance of getting some unwanted side effects.

Overdose

Overdose of a drug can be accidental. If you have taken more than the prescribed roxithromycin tablets there is a chance of getting a harmful effect on your body’s functions. Overdose of a medicine can lead to some medical emergency.

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Warnings for some Serious Health Conditions

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

If you're not sure whether or not you should take this drug, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. They will assist you in weighing the risks and benefits of taking this medication during pregnancy.

Also if you are breastfeeding your infants talk to your doctor first. The medicine can pass into your breastmilk and can cause serious harm to your baby.

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Storage

Direct contact with heat, air and light may damage your medicines. Exposure to medicine may cause some harmful effects. The medicine must be kept in a safe place and out of children’s reach. Mainly the drug should be kept at room temperature between 68ºF and 77ºF (20ºC and 25ºC).

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