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Introduction About ROXYCHEM SUSPENSION
ROXYCHEM 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 ROXYCHEM SUSPENSION to your child.
ROXYCHEM SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in children having liver impairment. Consult your doctor before giving ROXYCHEM 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 ROXYCHEM SUSPENSION.
ROXYCHEM 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.
ROXYCHEM 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 ROXYCHEM SUSPENSION
It is used to manage bacterial infections in children such as:
- respiratory tract infections
- ENT infections
- skin infections
- genital infections
How ROXYCHEM SUSPENSION Works
ROXYCHEM 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 ROXYCHEM SUSPENSION
Always give ROXYCHEM 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 ROXYCHEM SUSPENSION
Common
- diarrhoea
- nausea, vomiting
- abdominal or stomach pain
Uncommon
- headache
- dizziness
Rare
- rashes
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 ROXYCHEM SUSPENSION may cause dizziness or blurry vision. Consult your doctor before giving ROXYCHEM SUSPENSION.
Liver
ROXYCHEM SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in children having liver impairment. Consult your doctor before giving ROXYCHEM SUSPENSION.
Allergy
Do not give ROXYCHEM SUSPENSION if your child is allergic to Roxithromycin or any other ingredients of this medicine.
Heart Disease
ROXYCHEM SUSPENSION should be given with caution in child having heart disease like cardiac arrythmias or irregular heartbeat. Consult your doctor before giving ROXYCHEM SUSPENSION.
Others
Use in pediatrics:
ROXYCHEM SUSPENSION should be used with caution in children and adolescents (2 months to 15 years of age). Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for your child depending upon the child’s age, body weight and severity of infection.
Interactions
A. Drug - Drug interactions:
Before giving ROXYCHEM 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 ROXYCHEM SUSPENSION, consult your doctor immediately or visit any nearby hospital.
Synopsis
| Drug | : |
Roxithromycin |
| Pharmacological Category | : |
Macrolide Antibiotics |
| Therapeutic Indication | : |
Bacterial infections |
| Dosage Forms | : |
Tablet, Capsule, Dispersible tablet, Liquid, Oral drops, Oral suspension, Suspension, Syrup |
More Information
- Keep ROXYCHEM SUSPENSION out of reach of children
- Store ROXYCHEM SUSPENSION at room temperature
FAQs About ROXYCHEM SUSPENSION
What are the uses of ROXYCHEM SUSPENSION?
ROXYCHEM 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 ROXYCHEM SUSPENSION?
ROXYCHEM SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in children having liver impairment. Consult your doctor before giving ROXYCHEM SUSPENSION.
How to give ROXYCHEM SUSPENSION?
Always give ROXYCHEM 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 ROXYCHEM 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 ROXYCHEM 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 ROXYCHEM SUSPENSION to the child?
ROXYCHEM 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
1. KD. Tripathi. Macrolide, Lincosamide, Glycopeptide and Other Anti bacteria Antibiotics; Urinary Antiseptics. Essentials of medical pharmacology. Eighth edition. 2019. Page –805.
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Useful Diagnostic Tests
- Complete blood count
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