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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Dec 7, 2024 | 2:25 PM IST
Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet is used to treat cough associated with respiratory disorders like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It contains Roxithromycin and Ambroxol which work by inhibiting bacterial growth and making breathing easier. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, taste disturbance, and stomach pain. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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Dabur India Ltd

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About Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet

Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet is a respiratory combination medication primarily used to treat cough associated with respiratory disorders like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Asthma is a breathing problem in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty breathing. COPD is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes). Coughing occurs as a reflex action in the throat when there is mucus or any other foreign irritant in it.

The Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet consists of two medicines: Roxithromycin (antibiotic) and Ambroxol (dilutes viscous cough). Roxithromycin comes into the category of antibiotic medicines that stop bacterial growth by inhibiting the protein synthesis process required for bacterial cell growth. As a result, bacterial cells are not able to reproduce and grow. It is a bacteriostatic antibiotic, i.e. it stops bacteria's growth but does not necessarily kill them. On the other hand, Ambroxol is an 'expectorant' (promotes the secretion of sputum/cough) and 'mucolytic agent' (makes sputum less viscous) to make breathing easier in asthma, and COPD patients who have difficulty in breathing.

Take Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet preferably with food to avoid stomach upset and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, taste disturbance, stomach pain, and allergic reactions. Most of these side effects of Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Before using Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet tell your doctor if you ever had an allergy to Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet, have kidney problems, liver problems, heart disease, peptic or duodenal ulcers. Please do not drink alcohol with Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet as it may increase the unpleasant side effects like drowsiness and dizziness. Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet is not recommended in the first three months of pregnancy, and also breastfeeding women should not take it. Do not consume alcohol as it may cause excessive drowsiness when taken along with Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet.

Uses of Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet

Treatment of cough associated with respiratory disorders like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Medicinal Benefits

Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet consists of two medicines: Roxithromycin (antibiotic) and Ambroxol (dilutes viscous cough). Roxithromycin comes into the category of antibiotic medicines that stop bacterial growth by inhibiting the protein synthesis process required for bacterial cell growth. As a result, bacterial cells are not able to reproduce and grow. It is a bacteriostatic antibiotic, i.e. it stops bacteria's growth but does not necessarily kill them. On the other hand, Ambroxol is an 'expectorant' (promotes the secretion of sputum/cough) and a 'mucolytic agent' (makes sputum less viscous) to make breathing easier in asthma and COPD patients who have difficulty breathing.

Directions for Use

Swallow Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet

  • Taste change
  • Stomach pain
  • Numbness in the mouth, tongue, and throat
  • Diarrhoea
  • Dry mouth
  • Nausea

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to medicines. Please inform your doctor if you have any history of heart, liver, kidney diseases, peptic or duodenal ulcers. Also, take Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet with caution if you have asthma or suffer from a severe asthma attack, have had a cough for a long time. Do not take Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet if you are already taking medicines like ergot alkaloids (anti-migraine medicine), terfenadine or astemizole (anti-allergy medicine), cisapride (stomach medicine), or pimozide (anti-psychotic medication). Take antacids 2 hours before or after taking Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet. Do not take Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet, especially during the first three months of pregnancy. Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet may be excreted in breast milk, so do not use Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet while breast-feeding. Do not take Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet without informing your doctor for more than ten days.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet may interact with terfenadine or astemizole (anti-allergy medicine), cisapride (stomach medicine), pimozide (an antipsychotic medicine), statin (a cholesterol-lowering medicine), theophylline (an asthma medicine), bromocriptine (medicine for Parkinson's disease), ergotamine or dihydroergotamine (anti-migraine medicine), and codeine.

Drug-Food Interactions: No known interaction found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have asthma or suffer from serious asthma attacks, have peptic or duodenal ulcers, impaired hepatic function, and heart disease.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • TERFENADINE
  • ASTEMIZOLE
  • CISAPRIDE
  • PIMOZIDE
  • THEOPHYLLINE
  • BROMOCRIPTINE
  • DIHYDROERGOTAMINE
  • CODEINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet as directed by the doctor and at regular intervals. Do not use other over the counter medications, herbal or vitamin supplements without informing your doctor when you take Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet.
  • Know your triggers like allergens, such as pollen, dust, and food items that make your asthma severe.
  • Quit smoking and avoid passive smoking. Smoking also reduces the effectiveness of the medicine.
  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to strengthen your breathing muscles and boost your immune system.
  • Learning breathing exercises will help you move more air in and out of your lungs.
  • Drink warm fluids while you take Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet to help loosen congestion and lubricate the throat.

Special Advise

  • If you are allergic to some sugars, please inform your doctor as Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet may contain sorbitol.
  • You are recommended not to take Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet for more than 10 days without your doctor’s advice.
 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Asthma: It is a breathing problem in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus (cough), leading to difficulty breathing.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): It is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes).

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Do not take Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet, especially during the first 3 months of pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet may be excreted in breast milk, so do not use Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet while breast-feeding.

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Driving

Caution

Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience drowsiness, dizziness. This may affect your ability to drive. Seek medical attention if the symptoms persist longer.

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Liver

Caution

Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet.

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Kidney

Caution

Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet can be given to children if prescribed by a child specialist.

Country of origin

India
Other Info - RO21208

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FAQs

Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet is a respiratory combination medication primarily used to treat cough associated with respiratory disorders like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Do not use cough suppressant medicine like Codeine with Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet as it can suppress the mucus expectoration.
Take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
Do not stop taking Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet even if you feel better, as it may worsen your condition. For the best advice, consult your doctor and do as recommended.
Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet consists of two medicines, namely: Roxithromycin (antibiotic) and Ambroxol (dilutes viscous cough). Roxithromycin is an antibiotic medicine that stops bacterial growth by inhibiting the protein synthesis process required for bacterial cell growth. Ambroxol is an 'expectorant' (promotes the secretion of sputum/cough) and 'mucolytic agent' (makes sputum less viscous) to make breathing easier in asthma, and COPD patients who have difficulty in breathing. It works by thinning and loosening down the mucus in the airway passages.
Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet may cause dry mouth as a temporary side effect in some people. It is not necessary for everyone taking Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet to experience this side effect. However, to avoid such side effects, drink plenty of water, regularly rinse your mouth, practice good oral hygiene and suck on sugarless candy. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.
Inform your doctor about your medical history, if you have any history of heart, liver, kidney diseases, peptic or duodenal ulcers. Also, inform about all the prescription and non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements and herbal preparations that you may be taking.
Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet is used to treat cough associated with respiratory disorders like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Since cough may occur due to several reasons, consult a doctor so that appropriate medication is prescribed. Do not self-medicate.
Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet contains Roxithromycin (antibiotic) and Ambroxol (mucolytic agent).
Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet does not work for general fever. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you have fever.
Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet is generally used to treat cough associated with respiratory disorders like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). So, if you have sore throat, please take your doctor’s advice.
Yes, Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet can cause diarrhoea as a side effect. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult your doctor.
Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food as advised by the doctor. It is usually preferable to take it with a meal to prevent stomach discomfort.
Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet contains Roxithromycin as one of its active ingredients which belongs to the class of antibiotics.
If you don't feel better after completing the full course of treatment with Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet, inform your doctor. Also, let your doctor know if your symptoms are worsening while taking Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet.
Roxisole 150 mg/60 mg Tablet may cause side effects such as stomach pain, taste change, nausea, dry mouth, diarrhoea and numbness in the mouth, throat or tongue. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

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