Karoxy 150mg Tablet

Roxithromycin (150mg)

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Karoxy 150mg Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat various types of bacterial infections. It is effective in resolving most infections of the respiratory tract, ear, nose, throat, lungs, and skin. It stops the growth of infection-causing bacteria and thus resolves the symptoms.

Written By Dr. Sakshi Sharma, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS,
Last updated on 23 Aug 2024 | 05:42 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Roxithromycin (150mg)

Marketer

Kare Health Specialities Pvt Ltd

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Product introduction

Karoxy 150mg Tablet should be taken by mouth on an empty stomach. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.

Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include nausea, vomiting, pain in the abdomen, and diarrhea. These are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.

Inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy or heart problems before taking this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.

Uses of Karoxy Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Karoxy Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections
Karoxy 150mg Tablet 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.

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.

How to use Karoxy Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Karoxy 150mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Karoxy Tablet works

Karoxy 150mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Karoxy 150mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Take it 1 hour before or two hours after food.
Do not take antacids 2 hours before or after taking Karoxy 150mg Tablet.
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.
Stop taking Karoxy 150mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Karoxy 150mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Karoxy 150mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Karoxy 150mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Karoxy 150mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Karoxy 150mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Karoxy 150mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Karoxy 150mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Karoxy 150mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Karoxy with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Moderate

Chloroquine (Oral Route)

Concurrent use may increase the risk of disturbance in heart rhythm.

Frequently asked questions

Is Karoxy 150mg Tablet safe?

Karoxy 150mg Tablet is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Does Karoxy 150mg Tablet treat urinary tract infections (UTI)?

Karoxy 150mg Tablet can be used to 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 starting antibiotics.

Can the use of Karoxy 150mg Tablet cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Karoxy 150mg Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.

How long does Karoxy 150mg Tablet takes to work?

Usually, Karoxy 150mg Tablet starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

What if I don't get better after using Karoxy 150mg Tablet?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Can I stop taking Karoxy 150mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Karoxy 150mg Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

Can the use of Karoxy 150mg Tablet cause infertility?

There is no firm evidence to suggest that the use of Karoxy 150mg Tablet will cause infertility in males or females.

Is Karoxy 150mg Tablet an antibiotic?

Karoxy 150mg Tablet is an antibiotic and belongs to the group of antibiotics known as macrolides. Karoxy 150mg Tablet prevents bacteria from growing, by interfering with their protein synthesis.

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Chemical Class

Semi-synthetic macrolide

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Macrolides

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Address: Kare House, Margao, Goa - 403601, Next Tometropole Cinema

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Karoxy Tablet

Benefits of Karoxy Tablet

How to use Karoxy Tablet

How Karoxy Tablet works

All substitutes for Karoxy 150mg Tablet

Throx 150mg Tablet

Roxee 150mg Tablet

Roxid 150 Tablet

Raxitid 150mg Tablet

Roxicard 150mg Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Chloroquine (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Is Karoxy 150mg Tablet safe?

Does Karoxy 150mg Tablet treat urinary tract infections (UTI)?

Can the use of Karoxy 150mg Tablet cause diarrhea?

How long does Karoxy 150mg Tablet takes to work?

What if I don't get better after using Karoxy 150mg Tablet?

Can I stop taking Karoxy 150mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?

Can the use of Karoxy 150mg Tablet cause infertility?

Is Karoxy 150mg Tablet an antibiotic?

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Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

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Peripheral Smear Examination

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