Roxid Syrup 100ml

Introduction About ROXID SYRUP

ROXID SYRUP 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 ROXID SYRUP to your child.

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

ROXID SYRUP 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.

ROXID SYRUP 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 ROXID SYRUP

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

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

How ROXID SYRUP Works

ROXID SYRUP 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 ROXID SYRUP

Always give ROXID SYRUP 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 ROXID SYRUP

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 ROXID SYRUP may cause dizziness or blurry vision. Consult your doctor before giving ROXID SYRUP.

Liver

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

Allergy

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

Heart Disease

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

Interactions

A. Drug - Drug interactions:

Before giving ROXID SYRUP, 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 ROXID SYRUP, consult your doctor immediately or visit any nearby hospital.

Synopsis

More Information

• Keep ROXID SYRUP out of reach of children
• Store ROXID SYRUP at room temperature

FAQs About ROXID SYRUP

What are the uses of ROXID SYRUP?

ROXID SYRUP 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 ROXID SYRUP?

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

How to give ROXID SYRUP?

Always give ROXID SYRUP 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 ROXID SYRUP 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 ROXID SYRUP 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 ROXID SYRUP to the child?

ROXID SYRUP 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 | 12:07 AM(IST)