Roxid 100mg Oral Suspension
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Product introduction
Roxid 100mg Oral Suspension 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 100mg Oral Suspension 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.
Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include nausea, vomiting, pain in the abdomen, and diarrhea. These are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.
Inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy or heart problems before taking this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.
Roxid 100mg Oral Suspension 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.
Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include nausea, vomiting, pain in the abdomen, and diarrhea. These are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.
Inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy or heart problems before taking this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.
Uses of Roxid Oral Suspension
Benefits of Roxid Oral Suspension
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Roxid 100mg Oral Suspension 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.
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 to use Roxid Oral Suspension
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Roxid 100mg Oral Suspension is to be taken empty stomach.
How Roxid Oral Suspension works
Roxid 100mg Oral Suspension 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
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Roxid 100mg Oral Suspension does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Roxid 100mg Oral Suspension 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.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Roxid 100mg Oral Suspension 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
UNSAFE
Roxid 100mg Oral Suspension 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 100mg Oral Suspension is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Roxid 100mg Oral Suspension may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Roxid 100mg Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Roxid 100mg Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Roxid Oral Suspension?
If you miss a dose of Roxid 100mg Oral Suspension, 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Roxid 100mg Oral Suspension 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 100mg Oral Suspension.
- 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 100mg Oral Suspension 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
Semi-synthetic macrolide
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Macrolides
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Roxid 100mg Oral Suspension
Twice A Day
70%
Once A Day
26%
Thrice A Day
4%
What are you using Roxid Oral Suspension for?
Bacterial inf*
100%
*Bacterial infections
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
67%
Average
33%
What were the side-effects while using Roxid 100mg Oral Suspension?
Vomiting
20%
Nausea
20%
Diarrhea
20%
Allergy
20%
Abdominal pai*
20%
*Abdominal pain
How do you take Roxid Oral Suspension?
With food
100%
Please rate Roxid 100mg Oral Suspension on price
Average
100%
FAQs
Is Roxid 100mg Oral Suspension safe?
Roxid 100mg Oral Suspension is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
Does Roxid 100mg Oral Suspension treat urinary tract infections (UTI)?
Roxid 100mg Oral Suspension 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 100mg Oral Suspension cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Roxid 100mg Oral Suspension 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 100mg Oral Suspension takes to work?
Usually, Roxid 100mg Oral Suspension 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 100mg Oral Suspension?
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 100mg Oral Suspension when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Roxid 100mg Oral Suspension 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 100mg Oral Suspension cause infertility?
There is no firm evidence to suggest that the use of Roxid 100mg Oral Suspension will cause infertility in males or females.
Is Roxid 100mg Oral Suspension an antibiotic?
Roxid 100mg Oral Suspension is an antibiotic and belongs to the group of antibiotics known as macrolides. Roxid 100mg Oral Suspension prevents bacteria from growing, by interfering with their protein synthesis.
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Name: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Alembic Road, Vadodara - 390 003, Gujarat,INDIA
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Roxid 100mg Oral Suspension. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Roxid 100mg Oral Suspension. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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