DESCRIPTION:
Roxithromycin is a semi-synthetic broad-spectrum macrolide antibiotic. It is only effective against bacterial infections and not against viral or fungal infections.
PACKING:
100x10x10 tablets
COMPOSITION:
Each film-coated tablet contains:
Roxithromycin
I.P.
150 mg
Excipients
q.s.
MECHANISM OF ACTION:
Roxithromycin prevents bacteria from growing, by interfering with their protein synthesis. Roxithromycin binds to the subunit 50S of the bacterial ribosome, and thus inhibits the translocation of peptides.
INDICATIONS:
Upper and lower respiratory tract infections, uncomplicated skin and soft tissue infections, middle-ear infections.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Hypersensitivity to roxithromycin, any other macrolides antibiotic eg, azithromycin, clarithromycin, erythromycin or any of the ingredients.
SIDE EFFECTS:
Headache, dizziness, diarrhoea, nausea, abdominal pain and vomiting.
DOSAGE:
As directed by the physician.
STORAGE:
Store in a cool, dry and dark place.
PRESENTATION:
10x10 tablets in a cardboard carton
BARCODE:
0108906044107588
0128906044107582
0118906044107585
0108906044107199,
0118906044107196,
0128906044107193
