Roxid 150

Tablet · Alembic
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Roxid 150 is a tablet made by Alembic that contains Roxithromycin 150 mg. Roxithromycin is a antibiotic (macrolide): treats throat, chest and skin infections.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Roxithromycin150 mg

What it is used for

Treats throat, chest and skin infections.

How it works

A macrolide antibiotic for throat, chest and skin infections.

How to take it

Usually 150 mg twice a day before food, for 5 to 10 days.

Common side effects

  • Nausea
  • Stomach pain
  • Diarrhoea

Get medical help straight away if

  • Palpitations
  • Severe diarrhoea
  • Allergic reaction

Be careful

Take before food; finish the course.

Other medicines and interactions

Raises levels of statins (simvastatin, atorvastatin), warfarin, theophylline, carbamazepine, colchicine and others. Heart rhythm risk with other QT-prolonging medicines.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Ask your doctor in pregnancy; azithromycin or erythromycin are more often used.

Common questions

What is Roxid 150?

Roxid 150 is a tablet by Alembic containing Roxithromycin 150 mg.

What is Roxid 150 used for?

Treats throat, chest and skin infections.

How should I take Roxid 150?

Usually 150 mg twice a day before food, for 5 to 10 days. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Roxid 150?

Common side effects include: Nausea, stomach pain, diarrhoea. Get medical help straight away for: Palpitations, severe diarrhoea, allergic reaction.

Does Roxid 150 need a prescription?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Can I take Roxid 150 in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Ask your doctor in pregnancy; azithromycin or erythromycin are more often used.

What are the substitutes for Roxid 150?

We have no other brand with exactly the same composition and strength in our list yet. Ask your pharmacist for an equivalent.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.