Roxithromycin is an oral medicine known commercially as Rotram, Roxitram or Rulid.
This medicine is an antibacterial used to treat pharyngitis, skin or lung infections.
Roxithromycin alters the mechanism of action of the bacteria that causes the disease, which is weakened and eliminated from the body. The improvement in symptoms may be observed within hours of the administration of the drug.
Indications for Roxithromycin
Pharyngitis; otitis; infection in the lungs; skin infection; genital infections; meningitis.
Side effects of Roxithromycin
Skin rashes; diarrhea; stomach ache; vomiting; nausea; hepatitis; changes in blood; Headache; weakness; dizziness; vertigo.
Contraindications of Roxithromycin
Pregnant or lactating women; hepatic insufficiency; Hipersensibility to any of the formula's components.
How to use Roxithromycin
Oral use
Adults
- Administer 300 mg of Roxithromycin daily. Administration may be in single dose or divided into 2 outlets every 12 hours.
