Manufacturer: Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition : Roxithromycin(50mg)
Bottle of 30ml Suspension
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Give Throx Suspension 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. Throx Suspension 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.
The usual duration of the treatment is 5 to 10 days, depending upon how severe the infection is and how well your child responds to the treatment. Make sure that your child completes the full prescribed course of the medicine as stopping it abruptly may worsen your child’s condition or increase the risk of reinfection. In case your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine, help your child calm down and then give the same dose again.
Throx Suspension 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.
Throx Suspension 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 Throx
Vomiting
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
If you are allergic to roxithromycin or similar antibiotics (macrolide) such as azithromycin.
If you have problems with your liver.
If you are on any medication for migraine.
Prescribe The Child’s Doctor.
Your child’s age and body weight. So stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor.
Roxithromycin is indicated for the treatment of the following mild to moderately severe infections in children caused by or likely to be caused by susceptible micro-organisms: acute pharyngitis, acute tonsillitis and impetigo.
Roxithromycin does not interact with hormonal contraceptives, prednisolone, carbamazepine, ranitidine or antacids. When roxithromycin is administered with theophylline, some studies have shown an increase in the plasma concentration of theophylline.
Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use.
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 Throx Suspension. 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 Throx Suspension 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. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Throx Suspension is to be taken empty stomach.
Q. What if I give too much of Throx Suspension by mistake?
Throx Suspension is unlikely to cause any harm if an extra dose is given by mistake. However, if you think you have given too much of Throx Suspension 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 Throx Suspension?
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 Throx Suspension?
Throx Suspension can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Throx Suspension. 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 Throx Suspension?
Avoid giving Throx Suspension if your child has low potassium levels as it can lead to conduction abnormalities of the heart such as arrhythmias (QT prolongation).
