Side Effects:

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

Expert advice for Rokcin Tablet
Rokcin 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 Rokcin.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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