In Treatment of Bacterial infections Acrox Suspension is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the ear, nose, throat, lungs, skin, and eye in adults and children. It is also used for treating typhoid fever and some sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria causing the infection.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
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. Acrox Suspension is to be taken on an empty stomach.
- Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Acrox Suspension is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.Acrox Suspension is usually considered safe to use in children with mild to moderate kidney impairment. Dose modifications are generally not required. | - Liver : UNSAFE
Acrox Suspension is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.However, discontinue immediately if signs or symptoms of hepatitis like vomiting, paleness, and weakness are observed.
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.
What if I give too much of Acrox Suspension by mistake?::: Acrox 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 Acrox Suspension to your child, immediately speak to a doctor. Overdose may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child?s condition.| What are the serious side effects of Acrox 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.| Can other medicines be given at the same time as Acrox Suspension?::: Acrox Suspension can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Acrox Suspension. Also, check with your child?s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.| My child is having low potassium levels in blood. Is it safe to give Acrox Suspension?::: Avoid giving Acrox Suspension if your child has low potassium levels as it can lead to conduction abnormalities of the heart such as arrhythmias (QT prolongation). | My child weighs 35 kg and is suffering from a bacterial chest infection. Can I give him Acrox Suspension?::: Safety studies in children less than 40 kg are not available. So, Acrox Suspension is not recommended to be given to children who weigh less than 40 kg. It will be best if you seek the guidance of your child?s doctor.| Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Acrox Suspension?::: Antibiotics usually do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child who has just been vaccinated. However, children taking antibiotics should not get vaccinated until they recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given.| Which lab tests should my child undergo while taking Acrox Suspension for the long term?::: The doctor may prescribe periodic ECG and liver function tests to keep a check on your child?s condition.| My child is having a sore throat and ear infection. Can I give antibiotics?::: No. More than 80% of sore throats and ear infections are caused by a virus, and antibiotics are not given for viral infections. If your child has a sore throat, runny nose, cough, pain, or discharge from the ear, it is most likely because of a virus. Consult your child?s doctor to seek guidance.
Acrox 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.
-Domperidone (Oral Route): Life-threatening
Do not consume Roxithromycin with Domperidone. Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and can be fatal.
| -Ranolazine (Oral Route): Severe
Do not consume Ranolazine with Roxithromycin. Roxithromycin may raise blood levels of Ranolazine.
| -Pimozide (Oral Route): Severe
Do not consume Pimozide with Roxithromycin. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their presence. Concurrent use may cause serious disturbance in heart rhythm.
| -Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route): Severe
Do not consume Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) two weeks before and at least 10 days after consuming Roxithromycin. Please consult your doctor. Roxithromycin may reduce the efficacy of Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated).
| -Colchicine (Oral Route): Severe
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain or cramps and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations. Roxithromycin may raise blood levels of Colchicine.