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Roboxim 500 Tablet

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Roboxim Information

Roboxim is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. The alternative uses of Roboxim have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Roboxim. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Roboxim have been listed ahead. These side effects of Roboxim are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Roboxim is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Roboxim related warnings talks about Roboxim's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other contraindications of Roboxim have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Roboxim may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Roboxim is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.



Roboxim Benefits & Uses

Roboxim is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Roboxim 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(Male)
  • Disease: Gonorrhea
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 g
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: once only
  • Course Duration: 1 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Gonorrhea
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 g
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: once only
  • Course Duration: 1 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)
  • Disease: Gonorrhea
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 g
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: once only
  • Course Duration: 1 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Gonorrhea
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 g
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: once only
  • Course Duration: 1 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult
  • Disease: Tonsillitis
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media)
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 12 hourly
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Roboxim Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Roboxim safe for pregnant women?


    Roboxim is safe for pregnant women.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Roboxim safe during breastfeeding?


    Roboxim does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Roboxim on the Kidneys?


    Very few cases of side effects of Roboxim on kidney have been reported.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Roboxim on the Liver?


    There are no any side effects of Roboxim on the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Roboxim on the Heart?


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

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Roboxim with Other Drugs

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



Roboxim Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Roboxim

  • Is this Roboxim habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Roboxim.

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


    No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Roboxim as you may feel sleepy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Roboxim only as per medical advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    Roboxim is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Roboxim Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Roboxim


    Taking Roboxim with food does not harm your health.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Roboxim


    It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Roboxim and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Roboxim

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Roboxim a sulfa drug?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

No, Roboxim is not a sulfa drug. It contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Roboxim affect birth control?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Roboxim might affect hormonal birth control because it can cause decreases in estrogen reabsorption and reduction in the efficacy of combined oral contraceptives (estrogen and progesterone).

Question about 5 years ago

Does Roboxim affect hemoglobin?

Yes, Roboxim can affect hemoglobin, it causes decreased hemoglobin in blood but this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Roboxim cover anaerobes?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Roboxim covers some anaerobes such as Peptococcus niger but most strains of Clostridium difficile and Bacteroides fragilis are generally found to be resistant to Roboxim.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Roboxim an antiboitic?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Roboxim is an antibiotic. It contains cefotaxime which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a prescription drug which is used for the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftin (cefuroxime axetil)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 302-312



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