Roxatidine Benefits & Uses

Roxatidine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

GERD

Roxatidine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 75 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 6 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 75 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 6 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Roxatidine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Roxatidine is used -

Roxatidine Related Warnings

Is the use of Roxatidine safe for pregnant women?

Roxatidine is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Roxatidine safe during breastfeeding?

Roxatidine does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Roxatidine on the Kidneys?

Roxatidine may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Roxatidine on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Roxatidine on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Roxatidine on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Roxatidine for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Roxatidine with Other Drugs

Roxatidine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Roxatidine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Roxatidine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Porphyria
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Roxatidine

Is this Roxatidine habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Roxatidine.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Roxatidine since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, the use of Roxatidine is considered safe.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Roxatidine for mental disorders.

No

Roxatidine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Roxatidine

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Roxatidine and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Roxatidine

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Roxatidine as it can have severe side effects.

Severe