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Roxithromycin (50mg)
Roxitab Kid 50mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections in children.
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Roxitab Kid 50mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine commonly given to children for the treatment of bacterial infections such as infections of the ear, nose, lungs, teeth, skin, and urinary tract. It is essential to complete the entire course of treatment to prevent the bacteria from multiplying again or causing another infection.
Your child must complete the entire course of Roxitab Kid 50mg Tablet. Stopping too soon may cause the bacteria to multiply again or cause another infection.
Roxitab Kid 50mg Tablet is an antibiotic that works by interfering with the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to perform important functions. It stops the infection-causing bacteria from growing further and prevents the infection from spreading.
Your child must complete the entire course of Roxitab Kid 50mg Tablet Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions Never give or share Roxitab Kid 50mg Tablet with anyone else Stop this medicine and immediately report to your child's doctor in case your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine
If you think your child has taken an extra dose of Roxitab Kid 50mg Tablet by mistake, speak to a doctor right away. Although it is unlikely to cause harm, an overdose may lead to unwanted side effects and worsen the condition.
Some serious potential side effects include severe gastrointestinal infections (superinfections), severe allergic reactions, liver infections, blood infections, and heart conduction abnormalities like QT prolongation due to arrhythmia. If you experience any such symptoms, consult your child's doctor for guidance.
Roxitab Kid 50mg Tablet may interact with other medications or substances. Inform your child's doctor about any other medicines they are taking before starting treatment with Roxitab Kid 50mg Tablet.
Avoid giving Roxitab Kid 50mg Tablet to your child if they have low potassium levels, as this can lead to conduction abnormalities of the heart such as arrhythmias (QT prolongation).
Safety studies in children less than 40 kg are not available, so it is not recommended to give Roxitab Kid 50mg Tablet to children weighing less than 40 kg. Seek guidance from your child's doctor for alternative treatment options.
Antibiotics usually do not interfere with vaccine ingredients or cause a bad reaction after vaccination. However, children taking antibiotics should wait until they recover from the illness before getting vaccinated.
The doctor may prescribe periodic ECG and liver function tests to monitor your child's condition while taking Roxitab Kid 50mg Tablet.
No, more than 80% of sore throats and ear infections are caused by viruses, and antibiotics should not be given for viral infections. Consult your child's doctor to seek guidance.