Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Allergy.

Expert advice for Roxy Tablet
Your doctor has prescribed Roxy to cure your infection and improve symptoms. It is better to take with food to avoid an upset stomach. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. Do not take antacids 2 hours before or after taking Roxy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Roxy an antibiotic?
Roxy is an antibiotic and belongs to the group of antibiotics known as macrolides. Roxy prevents bacteria from growing, by interfering with their protein synthesis.

Q. Can I take Roxy with food?
Roxy is to be taken on an empty stomach at least 15 minutes before a meal. The Roxy tablets should be taken with good amount of water.

Q. Does Roxy treat streptococcal throat infection?
Roxy is used to treat throat infection caused by Streptococcus pyogenes. It is also indicated for other upper respiratory tract infections like tonsillitis and sinusitis. If you think you are suffering from a streptococcal throat infection, please consult your doctor as it requires proper diagnosis before the start of antibiotics.

Q. Can I take Roxy with codeine?
Roxy can be taken with codeine. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Does Roxy treat urinary tract infections (UTI)?
Roxy can treat lower urinary tract infections i.e. infections of the urinary bladder and urethra. However, please consult a doctor before taking any antibiotics for your condition as it is important to diagnose the infection before start of antibiotics.

Q. Is Roxy safe?
Roxy is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Q. Does Roxy contain penicillin?
Roxy does not contain penicillin. Roxy belongs to a group of antibiotics known as macrolides.

Q. Does Roxy affect the contraceptive pill (birth control pills)?
Roxy can decrease the level or effect of estradiol (a component of contraceptive pill) by affecting the normal bacteria in the gut and you may need to take an extra precaution. Please consult your doctor before taking Roxy with the contraceptive pills.

Q. Does Roxy make you drowsy?
Roxy is not known to cause drowsiness. However, dizziness may occur when you have just started taking Roxy. Hence, driving, operating machinery or other skillful activities should be avoided if you feel drowsy.

Q. Does Roxy treat Chlamydia?
Roxy is active against chlamydia species and is used for the treatment of infections caused by chlamydia. Please consult your doctor before taking any treatment if you have been diagnosed with chlamydial infection.

Q. Does Roxy contain sulfur?
Roxy does not contain sulfur. Please refer to the package insert for more information on the components.

Q. Can I take Roxy with alcohol?
As with other medicines, it is not recommended to take Roxy with alcohol, although there are no drug interactions reported. Please talk to your doctor before taking alcohol with any medicine.

Q. Can I take Roxy with paracetamol?
Roxy can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Roxy with ibuprofen?
Roxy can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Roxy with pseudoephedrine?
Roxy can be taken with pseudoephedrine. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Is Roxy safe during pregnancy?
The safety of Roxy in pregnant women has not been established. Roxy should be taken during pregnancy only if it is considered necessary to be used by your doctor.

Q. Is Roxy a penicillin?
Roxy is not a penicillin. Roxy is a macrolide antibiotic.

Q. Is Roxy same as erythromycin?
Roxy and erythromycin are two different antibiotics which belong to the same group known as macrolides. However, they differ in the way they behave in the body. Roxy, as compared to erythromycin, is more acid-stable and reaches better concentrations in blood and is active against more bacteria as compared to erythromycin. Please consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics.

Q. Is Roxy safe for breastfeeding?
Small amounts of Roxy are excreted in the breast milk. Either breastfeeding or treatment of the mother should be discontinued as necessary. Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding and you are advised to take Roxy.