Uses / Indications:
Roxee 50mg Suspension is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used in infections of tonsils, sinus, ear, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues, windpipe and lungs (pneumonia).
Pregnancy interaction:
Roxee 50mg Suspension is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
Roxee will cure your infection and improve symptoms. It may cause an upset stomach. If this happens to you, take it with food. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. Do not take antacids 2 hours before or after taking Roxee.
Side Effects:
Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Allergy.
How to use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Roxee 50mg Suspension is to be taken empty stomach.
How it works:
Roxee 50mg Suspension is a macrolide antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by inhibiting synthesis of essential proteins, which are required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Faq for medicine:
Is Roxee an antibiotic? : Roxee is an antibiotic and belongs to the group of antibiotics known as macrolides. Roxee prevents bacteria from growing, by interfering with their protein synthesis. |Can I take Roxee with food? : Roxee is to be taken on an empty stomach at least 15 minutes before a meal. The Roxee tablets should be taken with good amount of water. |Does Roxee treat streptococcal throat infection? : Roxee is used to treat throat infection caused by Streptococcus pyogenes. It is also indicated for other upper respiratory tract infections like tonsillitis and sinusitis. If you think you are suffering from a streptococcal throat infection, please consult your doctor as it requires proper diagnosis before the start of antibiotics.|Can I take Roxee with codeine? : Roxee can be taken with codeine. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Does Roxee treat urinary tract infections (UTI)? : Roxee can treat lower urinary tract infections i.e. infections of the urinary bladder and urethra. However, please consult a doctor before taking any antibiotics for your condition as it is important to diagnose the infection before start of antibiotics.|Is Roxee safe? : Roxee is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.|Does Roxee contain penicillin? : Roxee does not contain penicillin. Roxee belongs to a group of antibiotics known as macrolides. |Does Roxee affect the contraceptive pill (birth control pills)? : Roxee can decrease the level or effect of estradiol (a component of contraceptive pill) by affecting the normal bacteria in the gut and you may need to take an extra precaution. Please consult your doctor before taking Roxee with the contraceptive pills.|Does Roxee make you drowsy? : Roxee is not known to cause drowsiness. However, dizziness may occur when you have just started taking Roxee. Hence, driving, operating machinery or other skillful activities should be avoided if you feel drowsy.|Does Roxee treat Chlamydia? : Roxee is active against chlamydia species and is used for the treatment of infections caused by chlamydia. Please consult your doctor before taking any treatment if you have been diagnosed with chlamydial infection.|Does Roxee contain sulfur? : Roxee does not contain sulfur. Please refer to the package insert for more information on the components.|Can I take Roxee with alcohol? : As with other medicines, it is not recommended to take Roxee with alcohol, although there are no drug interactions reported. Please talk to your doctor before taking alcohol with any medicine.|Can I take Roxee with paracetamol? : Roxee can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Roxee with ibuprofen? : Roxee can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Roxee with pseudoephedrine? : Roxee can be taken with pseudoephedrine. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Is Roxee safe during pregnancy? : The safety of Roxee in pregnant women has not been established. Roxee should be taken during pregnancy only if it is considered necessary to be used by your doctor.|Is Roxee a penicillin? : Roxee is not a penicillin. Roxee is a macrolide antibiotic.|Is Roxee same as erythromycin? : Roxee and erythromycin are two different antibiotics which belong to the same group known as macrolides. However, they differ in the way they behave in the body. Roxee, as compared to erythromycin, is more acid-stable and reaches better concentrations in blood and is active against more bacteria as compared to erythromycin. Please consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics.|Is Roxee safe for breastfeeding? : Small amounts of Roxee are excreted in the breast milk. Either breastfeeding or treatment of the mother should be discontinued as necessary. Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding and you are advised to take Roxee.
Medicine interaction:
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