Manufacturer: Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries
Salt Composition : Roxithromycin(50mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet Dt
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Give Biorox Kid 50mg Tablet DT to your child by mouth either 15 minutes before or 3 hours after food as taking it with food may reduce its absorption. However, in case your child develops a stomach upset, you can give it with a small amount of food. Biorox Kid 50mg Tablet DT is usually given twice a day, in the morning and evening, or as prescribed. Stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor as that depends upon the type of infection, its severity, and your child’s age and body weight.
Biorox Kid 50mg Tablet DT is an antibiotic. It works by interfering with the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to perform important functions. By doing so, it stops the infection-causing bacteria from growing further and prevents the infection from spreading.
In humans, roxithromycin is rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract producing peak levels (Cmax) within 2 h. The drug is eliminated with a half-life (T1/2) of about 10 h. Roxithromycin is not extensively metabolized. Approximately 53% is excreted in the faeces and about 10% of the dose is eliminated in urine.
Biorox Kid 50mg Tablet DT does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Common side effects of Biorox
Vomiting
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Do not take ROXITHROMYCIN on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Talk to your doctor before taking ROXITHROMYCIN if you have/had heart, kidney or liver problems. Do not take antacids medicines along with ROXITHROMYCIN; maintain a gap of 2 hours between both. Avoid taking ROXITHROMYCIN if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by a doctor.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Roxithromycin is an antibiotic that is used to treat infections such as infections of the chest, tonsils, skin or genitals. It works by killing or stopping the growth of bacteria (bugs). Like all antibiotics, roxithromycin is not effective against infections caused by viruses.
ROXITHROMYCIN may have interaction with terfenadine, astemizole (used to treat allergy), cisapride (used to treat acidity), pimozide, thioridazine (used to treat psychosis), disopyramide (used to treat heart conditions), ergotamine, dihydroergotamine (used to treat migraine), midazolam (used to treat sleepiness), ciclosporin (used in organ transplantation), theophylline (used to treat asthma), dofetilide (used to treat irregular heartbeat) and warfarin (used to prevent blood clotting).
Duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Biorox Kid 50mg Tablet DT is to be taken empty stomach.
Store below 30°C
Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember. But, if it is nearly time for the next dose, just give the next dose at the right time. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Your child must complete the entire course of Biorox Kid 50mg Tablet DT. Stopping too soon may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection.
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 Biorox Kid 50mg Tablet DT with anyone else, your doctor has specifically prescribed this medicine for your child’s condition.
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.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Biorox Kid 50mg Tablet DT is to be taken empty stomach.
Q. What if I give too much of Biorox Kid 50mg Tablet DT by mistake?
Biorox Kid 50mg Tablet DT is unlikely to cause any harm if an extra dose is given by mistake. However, if you think you have given too much of Biorox Kid 50mg Tablet DT to your child, immediately speak to a doctor. Overdose may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition.
Q. What are the serious side effects of Biorox Kid 50mg Tablet DT?
Some serious side effects of this medicine include severe gastrointestinal infections (superinfection), severe allergic reactions, liver infections, blood infections, and heart conduction abnormalities like QT prolongation due to arrhythmia. Always consult your child’s doctor for help in such a situation.
Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Biorox Kid 50mg Tablet DT?
Biorox Kid 50mg Tablet DT can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Biorox Kid 50mg Tablet DT. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Q. My child is having low potassium levels in blood. Is it safe to give Biorox Kid 50mg Tablet DT?
Avoid giving Biorox Kid 50mg Tablet DT if your child has low potassium levels as it can lead to conduction abnormalities of the heart such as arrhythmias (QT prolongation).
Q. My child weighs 35 kg and is suffering from a bacterial chest infection. Can I give him Biorox Kid 50mg Tablet DT?
Safety studies in children less than 40 kg are not available. So, Biorox Kid 50mg Tablet DT is not recommended to be given to children who weigh less than 40 kg. It will be best if you seek the guidance of your child’s doctor.
Q. Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Biorox Kid 50mg Tablet DT?
Antibiotics usually do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child who has just been vaccinated. However, children taking antibiotics should not get vaccinated until they recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given.
Q. Which lab tests should my child undergo while taking Biorox Kid 50mg Tablet DT for the long term?
The doctor may prescribe periodic ECG and liver function tests to keep a check on your child’s condition.
Q. My child is having a sore throat and ear infection. Can I give antibiotics?
No. More than 80% of sore throats and ear infections are caused by a virus, and antibiotics are not given for viral infections. If your child has a sore throat, runny nose, cough, pain, or discharge from the ear, it is most likely because of a virus. Consult your child’s doctor to seek guidance.
