Roxithromycin 150mg + Ambroxol 60mg

Roxithromycin 150mg + Ambroxol 60mg — Uses and Benefits

This combination medicine is used to treat bacterial infections of the respiratory tract that are associated with excess mucus production.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Acute and chronic bronchitis
• Sinusitis with bacterial infection
• Respiratory tract infections with thick mucus
• Upper and lower respiratory infections as advised by doctor

HOW IT WORKS

• Roxithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that stops bacteria from multiplying and growing
• Ambroxol is a mucolytic that thins and loosens mucus in the airways, making it easier to cough out
• Together they help clear infection and improve breathing comfort

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• Common cold or flu caused by viruses
• Dry cough without infection
• Allergic cough or asthma alone
• Self-medication without doctor's prescription

How to Use Roxithromycin 150mg + Ambroxol 60mg

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor
• Usually taken before meals with a glass of water
• Swallow the tablet whole, do not crush or chew unless advised
• Complete the full course even if you feel better, to prevent antibiotic resistance
• Take at the same time every day for best effect

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• Take it as soon as you remember
• If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one
• Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one
• Continue your regular dosing schedule after that

STORAGE

• Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack
• Do not store in the bathroom or near a sink

Roxithromycin 150mg + Ambroxol 60mg — Side Effects

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Nausea
• Stomach upset
• Diarrhoea
• Mild headache
• Dry mouth

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Taste disturbance
• Dizziness
• Skin rash

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Severe skin rash, blistering, or peeling
• Difficulty breathing or swelling of face, lips, tongue
• Yellowing of eyes or skin (signs of liver problems)
• Irregular heartbeat or palpitations
• Severe watery or bloody diarrhoea

This is not a complete list. Report any unusual or persistent symptom to your doctor or pharmacist.

Roxithromycin 150mg + Ambroxol 60mg — Safety Information and Precautions

This is a prescription-only medicine in India and should not be used without a doctor's advice.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Are allergic to Roxithromycin, Ambroxol, or other macrolide antibiotics
• Have severe liver disease
• Have a known history of heart rhythm problems
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding without doctor's approval

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have liver or kidney disease
• Have a history of heart rhythm disorders
• Have stomach ulcers or gastric problems
• Are taking any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines
• Have a history of allergic reactions to antibiotics

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Blood thinners such as warfarin
• Ergot-containing medicines
• Other drugs affecting heart rhythm
• Certain antifungal or antiviral medicines
• Theophylline used for asthma or COPD

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I stop the medicine once I feel better?

No, complete the full course as prescribed to fully clear the infection and prevent resistance.

Can this be taken with food?

It is usually taken before meals, but follow your doctor's specific instructions.

Is this medicine safe for children?

• Use in children should only be under a doctor's guidance and prescribed dose.
• Doctor ya pharmacist se salah lein.