Side Effects:

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

Expert advice for Rulide Tablet
Rulide will cure your infection and improve symptoms. It may cause an upset stomach. If this happens to you, take it with food. 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 Rulide.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Q. Does Rulide treat streptococcal throat infection?
Rulide 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 Rulide with codeine?
Rulide 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 Rulide treat urinary tract infections (UTI)?
Rulide 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 Rulide safe?
Rulide is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

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

Q. Does Rulide affect the contraceptive pill (birth control pills)?
Rulide 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 Rulide with the contraceptive pills.

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

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

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

Q. Can I take Rulide with paracetamol?
Rulide 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 Rulide with ibuprofen?
Rulide 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 Rulide with pseudoephedrine?
Rulide 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 Rulide safe during pregnancy?
The safety of Rulide in pregnant women has not been established. Rulide should be taken during pregnancy only if it is considered necessary to be used by your doctor.

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

Q. Is Rulide same as erythromycin?
Rulide 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. Rulide, 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 Rulide safe for breastfeeding?
Small amounts of Rulide 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 Rulide.