Roxclav is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet, Syrup. The alternative uses of Roxclav have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Roxclav. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Roxclav can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Roxclav are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Roxclav's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Roxclav's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Roxclav can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Roxclav in conditions like Hepatitis, Kidney Disease, Jaundice. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Roxclav contraindications section.
Besides this, Roxclav may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Roxclav is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Roxclav is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Roxclav safe for pregnant women?
Roxclav is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Roxclav safe during breastfeeding?
Roxclav is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Roxclav on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Roxclav. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Roxclav on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Roxclav. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Roxclav on the Heart?
Roxclav may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Roxclav should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Roxclav unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Roxclav habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Roxclav.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Roxclav, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Roxclav can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Roxclav only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Roxclav cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Roxclav
Taking Roxclav with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Roxclav
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Roxclav with alcohol.
No, you can not buy Roxclav over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.
Rarely Roxclav causes weight gain or loss. However, If you feel your weight is fluctuating after taking this medicine then inform to doctor right away and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Roxclav can treat the sinus infection. However, a combination of Roxclav and clavulanic acid is given as the first-line drug for the treatment of sinus infection. Please consult your doctor for the right line of treatment for sinus infection.
Roxclav is a brand name for amoxicillin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called penicillin antibiotic. It is used in the treatment of the number of bacterial infections such as tonsillitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, gonorrhea, and infection of ear, nose, throat, skin, urinary tract. It is also used in combination with other antibiotic medications such as clarithromycin to treat stomach ulcer caused by Helicobacter pylori bacteria.
Yes, Roxclav can be taken with cough medicine. Clinically no harmful drug-drug interactions have been reported between them. However, if you feel any side effects after taking these two medicines at the same time, please inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.
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