Roxee Suspension 30ml

Introduction About ROXEE SUSPENSION

ROXEE SUSPENSION contains Roxithromycin which belongs to the group of medicines called Antibiotics. It is used to manage bacterial infections in children such as respiratory tract infections (pneumonia, acute and chronic bronchitis, bronchopneumonia), ENT infections (pharyngitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis, otitis media), skin infections (folliculitis, furuncles, carbuncles, cellulitis, pyoderma, impetigo, infected dermatitis) and genital infections (urethritis, prostatitis, cervicitis, salpingitis)

Prior to the management, your doctor may want you to take several blood tests to examine your child’s existing condition. Consult your doctor before giving ROXEE SUSPENSION to your child.

ROXEE SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in children having liver impairment. Consult your doctor before giving ROXEE SUSPENSION to your child.

It should be used with caution among children with heart disease like cardiac arrythmias or irregular heartbeat. Consult your doctor before giving ROXEE SUSPENSION.

ROXEE SUSPENSION should be used with caution in children and adolescents (2 months to 15 years of age). Your doctor will prescribe the right dose and duration depends on your child’s age, body weight and severity of the infection.

ROXEE SUSPENSION may cause minor side effects such as nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhoea although not everybody gets them. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Uses Of ROXEE SUSPENSION

It is used to manage bacterial infections in children such as:

• respiratory tract infections
• ENT infections  
• skin infections   
• genital infections

How ROXEE SUSPENSION Works

ROXEE SUSPENSION works by inhibiting the protein synthesis through cell wall penetration of the suspectable organisms and binding on the 50 S ribosomal subunit of bacteria thereby terminating the bacterial growth. As a result, it blocks the growth of the bacteria and stops the infection from spreading.

How to use ROXEE SUSPENSION

Always give ROXEE SUSPENSION to your child as directed by your physician. Shake well before use. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for your child depending upon the age, body weight and severity of infection.

Side Effects Of ROXEE SUSPENSION

How To Manage Side Effects

Diarrhoea:

Give the child to drink lots of fluids such as water or fruit juices so that the child is sufficiently hydrated. Do not administer any medicine on your own to manage the condition. Consult your doctor if the symptom does not improve.

Nausea or Vomiting:

Give this medicine to the child with, or just after a meal or snack. Give simple meals and avoid oily rich or spicy foods. Consult your doctor if there is no improvement in symptoms.

Headache:

Apply a hot or cold-water bag on your child’s head. Try to make them rest in a quiet and dark room. Massage on scalp or head with mild pressure. Consult your doctor for advice.

Stomach pain:

Give smaller and frequent meals. Keep a heat pad on your child’s stomach. If the symptom does not improve, contact your child’s doctor.

Warning & Precautions

Driving and Using Machines

Do not allow your child drive or play outdoors, as ROXEE SUSPENSION may cause dizziness or blurry vision. Consult your doctor before giving ROXEE SUSPENSION.

Liver

ROXEE SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in children having liver impairment. Consult your doctor before giving ROXEE SUSPENSION.

Allergy

Do not give ROXEE SUSPENSION if your child is allergic to Roxithromycin or any other ingredients of this medicine.

Heart Disease

ROXEE SUSPENSION should be given with caution in child having heart disease like cardiac arrythmias or irregular heartbeat. Consult your doctor before giving ROXEE SUSPENSION.

Interactions

A. Drug - Drug interactions:

Before giving ROXEE SUSPENSION, inform your doctor if your child is taking any of the following medicine:

• ergotamine or dihydroergotamine (used to manage migraine headache)
• carbamazepine (used to manage epilepsy)
• ranitidine and antacids like aluminium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide (medicines used to relieve indigestion, heartburn)
• prednisolone (used to manage inflammatory and autoimmune diseases)

Overdosage:

If the child or anyone else accidentally took too much of ROXEE SUSPENSION, consult your doctor immediately or visit any nearby hospital.

Synopsis

More Information

• Keep ROXEE SUSPENSION out of reach of children
• Store ROXEE SUSPENSION at room temperature

FAQs About ROXEE SUSPENSION

What are the uses of ROXEE SUSPENSION?

ROXEE SUSPENSION manages bacterial infections in children such as respiratory tract infections (pneumonia, acute and chronic bronchitis, bronchopneumonia), ENT infections (pharyngitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis, otitis media), skin infections (folliculitis, furuncles, carbuncles, cellulitis, pyoderma, impetigo, infected dermatitis), genital infections (urethritis, prostatitis, cervicitis, salpingitis)

Who should avoid taking ROXEE SUSPENSION?

ROXEE SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in children having liver impairment. Consult your doctor before giving ROXEE SUSPENSION.

How to give ROXEE SUSPENSION?

Always give ROXEE SUSPENSION to your child as directed by your physician. Shake well before use. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for your child depending upon the age, body weight and severity of infection.

What should I do if I forget to give ROXEE SUSPENSION to my child?

Try to give the medicine at the same time each day. If you have missed a dose by chance, try to give the ROXEE SUSPENSION as soon as possible when you notice. However, if the time for next dose is closer, skip the dosage and do not try to give the double dosage.

What are the side effects of giving ROXEE SUSPENSION to the child?

ROXEE SUSPENSION may cause minor side effects such as nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhoea although not everybody gets them. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

References

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Useful Diagnostic Tests

• Complete blood count

Author Details

Written By Dr. Janet.C - Pharm.D

Reviewed For Accuracy By Dr. Salem Gill - MBBS

Last updated on 08 Nov 2022 | 12:06 AM(IST)