Roxil
Roxil Products are primarily used for
Bacterial infections
About Roxil Products
Uses of Roxil Products
Roxithromycin is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used in infections of tonsils, sinus, ear, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia).
Roxil Products side effects
Severe
Side Effects of Roxil are Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Rash, Headache, Dizziness, Flatulence, Itching, Epigastric pain, Decreased appetite, Urticaria, Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin), Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils), Bronchospasm, Hallucination, Confusion, Increased liver enzymes, Hypersensitivity, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), General discomfort, Candidiasis, Prolonged QT interval, Deafness, Hearing loss, Vertigo.
How Roxil Products work
Roxithromycin 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.
Patient Concerns about Roxil Products
Frequently asked questions about Roxil Products
Frequently asked questions about Roxithromycin
Q. What if I give too much of Roxil 50mg Tablet by mistake?
Roxil 50mg Tablet is unlikely to cause any harm if an extra dose is given by mistake. However, if you think you have given too much of Roxil 50mg Tablet 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 Roxil 50mg Tablet?
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 Roxil 50mg Tablet?
Roxil 50mg Tablet can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Roxil 50mg Tablet. 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 Roxil 50mg Tablet?
Avoid giving Roxil 50mg Tablet 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 Roxil 50mg Tablet?
Safety studies in children less than 40 kg are not available. So, Roxil 50mg Tablet 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 Roxil 50mg Tablet?
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 Roxil 50mg Tablet 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.