Adults: Roxithromycin is indicated for the treatment of the following types of mild to moderately severe infections in adults caused by or likely to be caused by susceptible micro-organisms: Upper respiratory tract infection: acute pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and sinusitis. Lower respiratory tract infection: acute bronchitis and acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis; community acquired pneumonia. Skin and skin structure infections. Non-gonococcal urethritis. Children: Roxithromycin 150 mg tablets are indicated for the treatment of the following mild to moderately severe infections in children weighing greater than 40 kg caused by or likely to be caused by susceptible micro-organisms: Acute pharyngitis. Acute tonsillitis. Impetigo. Appropriate culture and sensitivity tests should be performed when necessary to determine an organisms susceptibility and thus treatment suitability. Therapy with roxithromycin may be initiated before results of these tests are known; once results become available, appropriate therapy should be continued.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral.
This medicine is taken by mouth.
Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Normal convex, white, film coated, tablet, debossed 300 R on one side and G on the other.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on April 1, 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Adults: Roxithromycin is indicated for the treatment of the following types of mild to moderately severe infections in adults caused by or likely to be caused by susceptible micro-organisms: Upper respiratory tract infection: acute pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and sinusitis. Lower respiratory tract infection: acute bronchitis and acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis; community acquired pneumonia. Skin and skin structure infections. Non-gonococcal urethritis. Children: Roxithromycin 150 mg tablets are indicated for the treatment of the following mild to moderately severe infections in children weighing greater than 40 kg caused by or likely to be caused by susceptible micro-organisms: Acute pharyngitis. Acute tonsillitis. Impetigo. Appropriate culture and sensitivity tests should be performed when necessary to determine an organisms susceptibility and thus treatment suitability. Therapy with roxithromycin may be initiated before results of these tests are known; once results become available, appropriate therapy should be continued.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral.
This medicine is taken by mouth.
Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Normal convex, white, film coated tablet, debossed 150 R on one side and G on the other.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on April 1, 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
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