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Roxid 25mg Drop Mint

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Product introduction

Roxid 25mg Drop Mint 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 25mg Drop Mint 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.

Benefits of Roxid Drop

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Roxid 25mg Drop Mint 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 to use Roxid Drop

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Roxid 25mg Drop Mint is to be taken empty stomach.

How Roxid Drop works

Roxid 25mg Drop Mint 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 25mg Drop Mint does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Roxid 25mg Drop Mint 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 25mg Drop Mint 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 25mg Drop Mint 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 25mg Drop Mint is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Roxid 25mg Drop Mint may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Roxid 25mg Drop Mint should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Roxid 25mg Drop Mint may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Roxid Drop?

If you miss a dose of Roxid 25mg Drop Mint, 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.
Roxid 25mg Drop Mint
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Quick tips

  • Your doctor has prescribed Roxid 25mg Drop Mint 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 25mg Drop Mint.
  • 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 25mg Drop Mint 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

Interaction with drugs

Taking Roxid with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Patient concerns

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Will these medicines react in any way. Valance OD, roxid, allegra, sumo?
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
Did u had any reaction in past if no than chances are less , and if u had than dont take particular medicine
I have throat pain I am using roxid 150mg can it help
Dr. Vijay Verma
ENT
it is always better to consult as it can be due to allergy or infection or acidity
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FAQs

Is Roxid 25mg Drop Mint safe?

Roxid 25mg Drop Mint is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Does Roxid 25mg Drop Mint treat urinary tract infections (UTI)?

Roxid 25mg Drop Mint 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 25mg Drop Mint cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Roxid 25mg Drop Mint 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 25mg Drop Mint takes to work?

Usually, Roxid 25mg Drop Mint 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 25mg Drop Mint?

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 25mg Drop Mint when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Roxid 25mg Drop Mint 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 25mg Drop Mint cause infertility?

There is no firm evidence to suggest that the use of Roxid 25mg Drop Mint will cause infertility in males or females.

Is Roxid 25mg Drop Mint an antibiotic?

Roxid 25mg Drop Mint is an antibiotic and belongs to the group of antibiotics known as macrolides. Roxid 25mg Drop Mint 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: July, 2025

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