Roxben

by Danas

Active ingredient: Roxithromycin

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About Roxithromycin

Macrolide & similar types

Uses

Roxithromycin sensitive infections of ENT, bronchopulmonary, genital (excluding gonococcal infections) and skin. Prophylaxis of meningococcal meningitis in subjects who have come in contact with the patient.

How to take it

Adults: 150 mg in the morning and evening 15-30 min before meals. Children: 6-11 kg: 25 mg in the morning & evening; 12-23 kg: 50 mg in the morning & evening; 24-40 kg: 100 mg in the morning & evening. All 15-30 min before meals.

Side effects

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, allergic skin reaction.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: No evidence of risk in humans. Lactation: Caution advised or effect undetermined. Precautions: Hepatic insufficiency.

Advice

Take before meals. Swallow whole tablet with a glass of water. Contact prescriber if there is any allergic reaction (rash, hives, itching, difficulty in breathing, swelling on face/lips/tongue/throat), white/furry/sore tongue and mouth, sore/itchy vagina, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhoea, indigestion, flatulence, headache, loss of appetite, red/itchy skin, ringing in ears, tiredness, disturbed taste.

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Interactions with Roxithromycin

Ergot derivatives. Carbamazepine, theophylline, cyclosporin, warfarin.

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