Injection 1500mg NU Roxim is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs (e.g. pneumonia), ear, throat, nasal sinus, urinary tract, skin, soft tissues, bones, and joints. It is also used to prevent infections during surgery. Injection 1500mg NU Roxim is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. You should use this medicine regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening. The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, vomiting, diarrhea, increased liver enzymes, and nausea. Some people may develop temporary redness or pain at the site of injection. These side effects are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics, and if you have any liver or kidney problems. You should also let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.

• Vomiting
• Allergic reaction
• Increased liver enzymes
• Nausea
• Injection site reaction
• Diarrhea

If you miss a dose of Injection 1500mg NU Roxim, consult your doctor.

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• Q. Q. Is Injection 1500mg NU Roxim better than amoxicillin??
  Ans: Injection 1500mg NU Roxim is an antibiotic which is useful in treating bacterial infections. Amoxicillin is also an effective and cheap antibiotic which is used to treat many types of bacterial infections. The only difference among these medicines is the response of the medicine to the infection, as it varies from person to person. The effectiveness of two daily dose of Injection 1500mg NU Roxim is same as three daily doses of amoxicillin.
• Q. Q. Can Injection 1500mg NU Roxim be given in nursing mothers??
  Ans: Injection 1500mg NU Roxim should be used with caution in nursing mothers as it is excreted via milk and can get transferred to the baby while breastfeeding. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding before you start taking this medication for infections.
• Q. Q. Can Injection 1500mg NU Roxim be used in kids??
  Ans: Yes, Injection 1500mg NU Roxim can be used in the children of age 3 months or more for treating the infections. The safety and effectiveness of this medication have not been established in children less than 3 months. Special care must be taken while giving antibiotics to the children. The dosage must be calculated appropriately according to the age and weight of the child. Do consult your treating physician for exact instructions.
• Q. Q. Can Injection 1500mg NU Roxim cause diarrhea??
  Ans: Yes, in rare cases, Injection 1500mg NU Roxim can cause serious diarrhea during or after antibiotic use. When the broad-spectrum antibiotics are started or given for a longer time, the normal bacterial gut flora gets damaged and that can lead to diarrhea. Usually, discontinuation of medicine can subside diarrhea. However, if diarrhea persists or if there is blood in the stool then immediately contact your physician.
• Q. Q. Can Injection 1500mg NU Roxim be given in patients with kidney failure??
  Ans: Injection 1500mg NU Roxim is a medication which is excreted through the kidneys. Yes, it can be given, but the dosage of the antibiotic should be decreased according to the severity of the kidney impairment. Inform your doctor if you have any history of kidney impairment before you start taking this medication.
• Q. Q. How long does Injection 1500mg NU Roxim take to work??
  Ans: The amount of time Injection 1500mg NU Roxim takes to work depends on the type of infection and response of the patient to the medicine. The antibiotic may start working after you take it, but for maximum effect, it may require some time. Usually, the symptoms of bacterial infections start to decrease in 48 to 72 hours after starting the medication.
• Q. Q. How long should you take Injection 1500mg NU Roxim??
  Ans: The duration of therapy with Injection 1500mg NU Roxim depends upon the type of infection. It is usually given for 7 days. It ranges from 5 to 10 days and depends on the response of the infection in the patient. Before starting the medication consult a doctor who will prescribe the exact duration of therapy and follow the instructions as given.
• Q. Q. Can Injection 1500mg NU Roxim be taken on an empty stomach??
  Ans: No, Injection 1500mg NU Roxim should not be taken on an empty stomach like other antibiotics of its class. It should be taken twice daily after a meal. Taking Injection 1500mg NU Roxim with food increases the absorption rate of the drug. This further enhances the effectiveness of the medicine to treat the infection.
• Q. Q. Can Injection 1500mg NU Roxim treat UTI??
  Ans: Yes, Injection 1500mg NU Roxim can be used to treat urinary tract infection (UTI). But, it is prescribed only in cases of uncomplicated UTIs for 7 to 10 days. The medication is to be prescribed by the doctor only, self-medication is not advised. The severity of the UTI decides the kind of therapy needed to treat it.

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