Roxithromycin

Antibiotic (macrolide)
PRESCRIPTION ONLY IN INDIA

Roxithromycin is a antibiotic (macrolide) found in 1 medicine sold in India, such as Roxid 150. Below: what it is for, how it works, how to take it, side effects, interactions and pregnancy advice.

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.

Brands of Roxithromycin (1)

Roxid 150

Common questions

What is Roxithromycin used for?

Treats throat, chest and skin infections.

How does Roxithromycin work?

A macrolide antibiotic for throat, chest and skin infections.

How should I take Roxithromycin?

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

What are the side effects of Roxithromycin?

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

Does Roxithromycin interact with other medicines?

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

Is Roxithromycin safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding?

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

Does Roxithromycin need a prescription in India?

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

Which brands contain Roxithromycin?

Roxid 150.

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.

Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu from standard prescribing information.

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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.