Roxid 300 mg (Roxithromycin)

Description

Introduction

Roxid 300 mg is an oral tablet containing 300 mg of roxithromycin. Roxithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic used for certain infections caused by susceptible bacteria. It does not treat viral illnesses such as colds or influenza.

The choice of antibiotic depends on the infection, the bacteria involved and a person’s medical history. A healthcare professional can advise whether roxithromycin is appropriate and provide directions for the prescribed course.

What Is It?

Roxid 300 mg contains roxithromycin as its active ingredient. Each tablet contains 300 mg, and the tablets are supplied in strips of 10. Roxid is an Alembic Pharmaceuticals product.

As a macrolide, roxithromycin differs from antibiotics that act on the bacterial cell wall. Its use depends on the bacteria being susceptible to it. The tablet’s inactive ingredients should be checked on the supplied pack, particularly when an ingredient allergy is a concern.

How Does It Work?

Roxithromycin acts on the 50S subunit of the bacterial ribosome, interfering with the production of proteins that bacteria need to grow. This action restricts the growth of susceptible bacteria.

Some bacteria are resistant to macrolide antibiotics. When the cause of an infection is uncertain, a healthcare professional may use clinical findings or laboratory tests to help select treatment. Roxithromycin does not act against viruses or fungi.

Common Uses

Roxithromycin may be considered for selected bacterial infections of the throat, tonsils and sinuses, as well as certain lower respiratory tract, skin and soft tissue infections. The type and severity of infection matter: a cough, sore throat or skin change alone does not establish that an antibiotic is needed.

Roxid 300 mg should be used for an infection only when a healthcare professional considers the medicine and its strength appropriate. Local patterns of bacterial resistance and any relevant test results may affect that decision.

Available Strengths

This family is available in 150 mg, 300 mg.

Key Features

• Each tablet contains 300 mg of roxithromycin.
• Roxithromycin belongs to the macrolide class of antibiotics.
• The medicine is taken by mouth as a tablet.
• The tablets are supplied in strips of 10.
• Its antibacterial action depends on the infecting bacteria being susceptible.

Benefits

• Roxithromycin provides an oral antibiotic option for certain bacterial infections.
• It restricts the growth of susceptible bacteria by interfering with bacterial protein production.
• Its activity includes bacteria associated with some respiratory tract, skin and soft tissue infections.
• Clinical assessment and, when needed, susceptibility testing can help identify when roxithromycin is an appropriate choice.

Possible Side Effects

Roxithromycin can cause side effects, although not everyone experiences them. Reported effects include:

• Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhoea, wind or loss of appetite.
• Headache, dizziness, tiredness, ringing in the ears or changes in taste.
• Red or itchy skin and oral or vaginal thrush.
• Allergic reactions. Swelling of the face or tongue, wheezing or difficulty breathing requires urgent medical attention.
• Severe or persistent diarrhoea, which can occur during treatment or after it ends and needs prompt medical assessment.
• A spreading rash with blisters or sores in the mouth, which needs urgent assessment.

Other side effects are possible. A doctor or pharmacist can assess symptoms that arise during treatment.

Precautions

• Tell the prescriber about any previous reaction to roxithromycin or another macrolide antibiotic.
• Discuss liver or kidney disease before treatment. Liver impairment can affect how long roxithromycin remains in the body.
• Seek professional advice if pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
• Tell the prescriber about heart rhythm problems, a history of a prolonged QT interval or medicines that affect heart rhythm.
• Check the pack’s inactive ingredient list with a pharmacist if you have an allergy to tablet ingredients.

Additional Precautions

• Antibiotics can sometimes allow yeast or resistant organisms to grow. A sore white mouth or new vaginal irritation should be assessed.
• Symptoms that worsen or fail to improve may need reassessment.
• Do not share prescribed antibiotics or keep leftover tablets for a later illness.
• Check the expiry date and packaging before use. Ask a pharmacist about damaged packaging.
• Ask a healthcare professional whether this 300 mg tablet is appropriate for a child.

Storage Instructions

• Follow the storage directions printed on the Roxid 300 mg pack.
• Keep tablets in their original packaging, protected from heat and moisture.
• Store all medicines out of children’s reach.
• Ask a pharmacist how to dispose of tablets that are expired or no longer needed.

How to Take

• Follow the directions supplied with the prescription and medicine pack.
• The prescriber determines the schedule and length of treatment for the infection.
• Swallow the tablet with water. Check with a pharmacist before splitting or crushing it.
• Food can delay roxithromycin absorption; follow the food-timing directions supplied with the medicine.
• Ask a pharmacist or doctor what to do if a dose is missed, too much medicine is taken or treatment is interrupted.

Drug Interactions

Roxithromycin can affect other medicines, and some combinations need particular care. Tell the prescriber or pharmacist about all prescription medicines, non-prescription products and supplements.

• Ergotamine and dihydroergotamine, used for migraine, can cause serious circulation problems when combined with macrolide antibiotics and should be raised with the prescriber before treatment.
• Warfarin may require closer monitoring of blood clotting.
• Digoxin, theophylline, ciclosporin and midazolam may require review.
• Disopyramide and other medicines that can affect heart rhythm may increase the need for caution.

This is not a complete interaction list. A pharmacist or prescriber can check the full medicine list.

Why Choose This Product?

• It contains roxithromycin in a 300 mg oral tablet.
• Roxithromycin has an established antibacterial mechanism against susceptible organisms.
• It is an option when a healthcare professional selects roxithromycin for a suitable bacterial infection.
• The prescribed medicine can be assessed against the infection, other medicines and relevant health conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What does Roxid 300 mg contain?

Each tablet contains 300 mg of the antibiotic roxithromycin.

Is roxithromycin a macrolide?

Yes. Macrolides act on bacterial protein production.

Does Roxid 300 mg treat a cold or influenza?

No. These are viral illnesses, and roxithromycin does not treat viruses.

What kinds of infections may roxithromycin treat?

It may be used for selected bacterial respiratory tract, skin and soft tissue infections when clinically appropriate.

Does 300 mg tell me how often to take it?

No. It states the amount of roxithromycin in each tablet. The prescribed directions determine the schedule.

Can roxithromycin cause diarrhoea?

Yes. Diarrhoea is a reported side effect; severe or persistent diarrhoea needs prompt assessment.

Can it interact with warfarin?

Yes. A healthcare professional may need to monitor blood clotting more closely.

What if I have a macrolide allergy?

Tell the prescriber before taking roxithromycin and describe the previous reaction.

Can it be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

A healthcare professional should assess the individual circumstances before treatment.

Where can I check the inactive ingredients?

Check the supplied pack or ask a pharmacist for the ingredient list.

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