Roxithromycin Tablets
Roxithromycin tablets for bacterial and respiratory tract infections. It stops bacteria from making proteins they need to multiply.
- Category
- Digestive Health
- Active ingredient
- Roxithromycin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 150mg
The exact manufacturer offered is confirmed by the fulfilment partner before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Roxithromycin Tablets vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Roxithromycin Tablets details
- Conditions
- Bacterial Infections · Respiratory Tract Infections
- Alternative names
- rulide
- Therapeutic class
- Macrolide Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
- Macrolide
- Minor side effects
- nausea; vomiting; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
- abdominal pain; headache; rash
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Ergotamine; Terfenadine; Digoxin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to macrolides; severe hepatic impairment; concurrent use of ergot alkaloids
Serious side effects
QT prolongation, requires immediate medical attention; severe hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Roxithromycin tablets for bacterial and respiratory tract infections. It stops bacteria from making proteins they need to multiply.
Mechanism of action
Binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit of target bacteria, blocking transpeptidation and protein translation.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Roxithromycin Tablets is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Roxithromycin, rather than under a brand.
- The fulfilment partner confirms the offered manufacturer and product before supply.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form and pack shown at checkout before confirming an order.