Roxitrac 50mg Tablet DT
Prescription Required
Your child’s medicine at a glance
Roxitrac 50mg Tablet DT 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 Roxitrac 50mg Tablet DT 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. Roxitrac 50mg Tablet DT 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.
The usual duration of the treatment is 5 to 10 days, depending upon how severe the infection is and how well your child responds to the treatment. Make sure that your child completes the full prescribed course of the medicine as stopping it abruptly may worsen your child’s condition or increase the risk of reinfection. In case your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine, help your child calm down and then give the same dose again.
Some of the minor and temporary side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain. Usually, these subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, in case these effects persist or become bothersome for your child, consult your child’s doctor without any delay.
Inform your child’s doctor if your child has a history of allergies, heart problems, liver impairment, or kidney malfunction. Knowing the child’s medical history is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.
Give Roxitrac 50mg Tablet DT 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. Roxitrac 50mg Tablet DT 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.
The usual duration of the treatment is 5 to 10 days, depending upon how severe the infection is and how well your child responds to the treatment. Make sure that your child completes the full prescribed course of the medicine as stopping it abruptly may worsen your child’s condition or increase the risk of reinfection. In case your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine, help your child calm down and then give the same dose again.
Some of the minor and temporary side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain. Usually, these subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, in case these effects persist or become bothersome for your child, consult your child’s doctor without any delay.
Inform your child’s doctor if your child has a history of allergies, heart problems, liver impairment, or kidney malfunction. Knowing the child’s medical history is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.
Uses of Roxitrac 50mg Tablet DT in children
Benefits of Roxitrac 50mg Tablet DT for your child
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Roxitrac 50mg Tablet DT 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 can I give Roxitrac 50mg Tablet DT to my child?
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Roxitrac 50mg Tablet DT is to be taken empty stomach.
How Roxitrac Tablet DT works
Roxitrac 50mg Tablet DT 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.
Safety advice
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Roxitrac 50mg Tablet DT is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Roxitrac 50mg Tablet DT may not be needed 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 required.
Roxithromycin is usually considered safe to use in children with mild to moderate kidney impairment. Dose modifications are generally not required.
Liver
CAUTION
Roxitrac 50mg Tablet DT should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Roxitrac 50mg Tablet DT may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, discontinue immediately if signs or symptoms of hepatitis like vomiting, paleness, and weakness are observed.
However, discontinue immediately if signs or symptoms of hepatitis like vomiting, paleness, and weakness are observed.
What if I forget to give Roxitrac 50mg Tablet DT 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Roxitrac 50mg Tablet DT
₹2.91/Tablet DT
NP Rox Kid 50mg Tablet DT
Silicon Pharma
₹3.3/tablet dt
13% costlier
Biorox Kid 50mg Tablet DT
Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries
₹5.85/tablet dt
101% costlier
Odirox 50mg Tablet DT
Cipla Ltd
₹4.22/tablet dt
45% costlier
Roxee 50mg Tablet DT
Cipla Ltd
₹4.36/tablet dt
50% costlier
Roxispan 50mg Tablet DT
Pharmatech Healthcare
₹3.28/tablet dt
13% costlier
Quick tips
- Your child must complete the entire course of Roxitrac 50mg Tablet DT. Stopping too soon may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection.
- Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect.
- Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions.
- Never give or share Roxitrac 50mg Tablet DT with anyone else, your doctor has specifically prescribed this medicine for your child’s condition.
- Stop this medicine and immediately report to your child’s doctor in case your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Semi-synthetic macrolide
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Macrolides
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. What if I give too much of Roxitrac 50mg Tablet DT by mistake?
Roxitrac 50mg Tablet DT is unlikely to cause any harm if an extra dose is given by mistake. However, if you think you have given too much of Roxitrac 50mg Tablet DT to your child, immediately speak to a doctor. Overdose may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition.
Q. What are the serious side effects of Roxitrac 50mg Tablet DT?
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.
Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Roxitrac 50mg Tablet DT?
Roxitrac 50mg Tablet DT can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Roxitrac 50mg Tablet DT. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Q. My child is having low potassium levels in blood. Is it safe to give Roxitrac 50mg Tablet DT?
Avoid giving Roxitrac 50mg Tablet DT if your child has low potassium levels as it can lead to conduction abnormalities of the heart such as arrhythmias (QT prolongation).
Q. My child weighs 35 kg and is suffering from a bacterial chest infection. Can I give him Roxitrac 50mg Tablet DT?
Safety studies in children less than 40 kg are not available. So, Roxitrac 50mg Tablet DT is not recommended to be given to children who weigh less than 40 kg. It will be best if you seek the guidance of your child’s doctor.
Q. Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Roxitrac 50mg Tablet DT?
Antibiotics usually do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child who has just been vaccinated. However, children taking antibiotics should not get vaccinated until they recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given.
Q. Which lab tests should my child undergo while taking Roxitrac 50mg Tablet DT for the long term?
The doctor may prescribe periodic ECG and liver function tests to keep a check on your child’s condition.
Q. My child is having a sore throat and ear infection. Can I give antibiotics?
No. More than 80% of sore throats and ear infections are caused by a virus, and antibiotics are not given for viral infections. If your child has a sore throat, runny nose, cough, pain, or discharge from the ear, it is most likely because of a virus. Consult your child’s doctor to seek guidance.
Want to share the information?
Disclaimer:
Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Roxithromycin. Macquarie Park, New South Wales: Apotex Pty Ltd.; 2008 [revised 23 Jul. 2018]. [Accessed 31 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
- 1. Pediatric Oncall. Roxithromycin. [Accessed 06 Jan. 2021] (online) Available from:
- Health Navigator, New Zealand. Roxithromycin. [Updated 10 Dec. 2020]. [Accessed 06 Jan. 2021] (online) Available from:
- Roxithromycin. Auckland, New Zealand: Teva Pharma (New Zealand) Limited; 2006 [revised 10 Feb. 2017]. [Updated 10 Dec. 2020]. [Accessed 06 Jan. 2021] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Invision Medi Sciences Pvt Ltd
Address: Invision Medi Sciences Pvt. Ltd, New No.3, Old No.231, 12th Cross, Wilson Garden, Bangalore
Country of origin: India
Lab tests offered by us
Related/Popular tests
NOT FOR SALE
We do not facilitate sale of this product at present
