Roxicom 50mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Roxithromycin (50mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Commonwealth Pharmaceuticals |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Roxicom 50mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections in children. Roxicom 50mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine commonly given to children for the treatment of bacterial infections such as ear, nose, lung, tooth, skin, and urinary tract infections. It is essential to complete the entire course of treatment to prevent the bacteria from multiplying again or causing another infection.
Roxicom 50mg Tablet is an antibiotic that works by interfering with the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to perform important functions, stopping the infection-causing bacteria from growing further and preventing the infection from spreading.
What if I give too much of Roxicom 50mg Tablet by mistake?
Roxicom 50mg Tablet is unlikely to cause harm with an extra dose, however, please contact a doctor immediately if you think your child may have taken too much. Overdose may cause side effects and worsen their condition.
What are the serious side effects of Roxicom 50mg Tablet?
Serious side effects include severe gastrointestinal infections (superinfection), allergic reactions, liver infections, blood infections, and heart conduction abnormalities such as QT prolongation due to arrhythmia. It's crucial to contact your child's doctor immediately if any of these symptoms occur.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Roxicom 50mg Tablet?
Consult your child's doctor before giving any other medicine along with Roxicom 50mg Tablet. Always discuss their medication history to ensure safety.
My child has low potassium levels in blood. Is it safe to give Roxicom 50mg Tablet?
Do not administer Roxicom 50mg Tablet if your child has low potassium levels as this can lead to conduction abnormalities of the heart such as arrhythmias (QT prolongation).
My child weighs 35 kg and is suffering from a bacterial chest infection. Can I give him Roxicom 50mg Tablet?
Safety studies in children under 40kg are not available. Therefore, Roxicom 50mg Tablet is not recommended for children weighing less than 40kg. Consult your child's doctor.
Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Roxicom 50mg Tablet?
Antibiotics usually do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause adverse reactions. However, children should not receive vaccinations until they recover from the illness and are feeling better.
Which lab tests should my child undergo while taking Roxicom 50mg Tablet for the long term?
A doctor may prescribe periodic ECG and liver function tests during long-term treatment with Roxicom 50mg Tablet to monitor your child's condition.
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 viruses, and antibiotics are not effective against them. Consult your child's doctor if their symptoms indicate a viral infection.
Your child must complete the entire course of Roxicom 50mg Tablet. Stopping too soon may cause the bacteria to multiply again or cause another infection.
- Your child must complete the entire course of Roxicom 50mg Tablet
- 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 Roxicom 50mg Tablet with anyone else
- 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
