Antibiotic (Macrolide)
Last reviewed June 2026
Who is this for?
Roxithromycin is an antibiotic that works by stopping bacteria from growing and multiplying in your body, helping your immune system fight off infections more effectively.
Binds to the bacterial 50S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting peptide elongation and protein synthesis, resulting in bacteriostatic activity against susceptible gram-positive and gram-negative organisms.
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Adults usually take one 150 mg tablet twice a day or one 300 mg tablet once a day. Take it at least 15 minutes before food or on an empty stomach for best results. Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water and complete the full course your doctor prescribed, even if you feel better.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. But if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue your normal schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for it.
Important for antibiotics
Always complete the full course even if you feel better. Stopping early can cause the infection to return and become drug-resistant.
Always complete the full course of your antibiotic even if you feel better after a few days — stopping early can make the bacteria resistant and harder to treat next time. Buy only from trusted pharmacies — avoid roadside sellers or market drugs as fake antibiotics are common in Nigeria. Do not share your roxithromycin with anyone else, even if they have similar symptoms.
Avoid taking roxithromycin with ergotamine (used for migraine) as it can cause dangerous blood vessel problems. If you are on warfarin (blood thinner) or theophylline (for asthma), tell your doctor because roxithromycin can increase their effects. Avoid alcohol while on this drug as it may worsen stomach side effects and reduce how well the antibiotic works.
Check your specific combination
Is it safe to take Roxithromycin with your other drugs?
Roxithromycin is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless your doctor specifically says it is necessary — always consult your doctor first.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat — Nigerian weather can be very hot, so avoid leaving it in your car or near windows. Keep it in its original pack and far away from children.
For information only — not medical advice. Always talk to a doctor or pharmacist before changing your medication.
Names this drug is sold under — especially in Nigerian and West African pharmacies
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Counterfeit Drug Warning
Fake drugs are a serious problem in Nigeria. Always buy from a registered pharmacy. If the packaging looks different from what is described above, do not use it.
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