Roxiclav 250 mg+62.5 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefuroxime axetil clavulanic acid
Company Euro pharma ltd
Also available as
Roxiclav 500 mg tablet

Title

  • Roxiclav 250 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Antibiotics
  • Medicine
  • Healthcare

Description

  • Roxiclav 250 mg Tablet is a combination of Cefuroxime, a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, and Clavulanic acid, a beta-lactamase inhibitor. It is indicated for the treatment of various infections caused by sensitive bacteria.

Color Options

  • White

Dimensions

  • 6mm x 6mm x 3mm

Functions

  • Treatment of Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis
  • Treatment of Acute Bacterial Otitis Media
  • Treatment of Acute Bacterial Maxillary Sinusitis
  • Treatment of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
  • Treatment of Uncomplicated Skin and Skin-Structure Infections
  • Treatment of Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections
  • Treatment of Bone and Joint Infections
  • Treatment of Uncomplicated Gonorrhoea
  • Treatment of Early Lyme Disease
  • Treatment of Septicemia
  • Treatment of Meningitis
  • Switch therapy (Injectable to oral)

Materials

  • Cefuroxime
  • Clavulanic Acid

Technical Specifications

  • 250 mg Tablet
  • Bactericidal
  • Active against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative susceptible organisms
  • Inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis

Design Elements

  • Film-coated

Usability Features

  • Adolescents and adults (13 years and older) can take 250 mg b.i.d. for 5-10 days
  • Paediatric Patients (3 months to 12 years) can take 20 mg/kg/day b.i.d for specific durations

Interaction

  • Concomitant administration of probenecid with Cefuroxime-Clavulanic Acid increases the area under the serum concentration versus time curve by 50%
  • Drugs that reduce gastric acidity may result in lower bioavailability of Cefuroxime and cancel the effect of postprandial absorption

Contraindications

  • Known allergy to cephalosporin
  • Pseudomembranous Colitis

Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal discomfort or pain
  • Overgrowth of nonsusceptible microorganisms
  • Renal dysfunction
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Angioedema
  • Pruritis
  • Rash
  • Serum sickness like urticaria

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Safe to use in later pregnancy to treat urinary and other infections
  • Excreted into breast milk in small quantities

Precautions & Warnings

  • Give with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
  • Given with caution to patients with a history of colitis

Therapeutic Class

  • Second generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Store in a cool, dry place (below 30°C)
  • Away from light and moisture
  • Keep out of the reach of children

Common Questions about Roxiclav 250 mg Tablet

  • Indicated for the treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria
  • Used to treat pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, bronchitis, SSTI, UTI, gonorrhoea, pneumonia, typhoid fever
  • Starts working within 2-3 hours
  • Lasts for an average duration of 4-8 hours
  • Safe to consume alcohol while taking
  • Not habit-forming
  • Safe to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Quick Tips

  • Prescribed to treat bacterial infections, even if they have developed resistance
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better
  • Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach
  • Diarrhea may occur as a side effect; taking probiotics may help
  • Stop taking and inform your doctor if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue, or breathing difficulties
  • Do not use leftover medicine for treating any infection in the future; always consult your doctor before taking any antibiotic

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