Askarox 50mg Suspension

Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on 23 Jul 2024 | 08:50 PM (IST)

Askarox 50mg Suspension is an antibiotic medicine. It is commonly given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections such as infections of the ear, nose, lungs, teeth, skin, and urinary tract.

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30 ml Suspension

General Information

Contains

Roxithromycin (50mg/5ml)

Marketer

Asklepios Remedies Pvt Ltd

Storage

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Your child’s medicine at a glance

Give Askarox 50mg Suspension to your child by mouth either 15 minutes before or 3 hours after food as taking it with food may reduce its absorption. However, in case your child develops a stomach upset, you can give it with a small amount of food.

Askarox 50mg Suspension is usually given twice a day, in the morning and evening, or as prescribed. Stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor as that depends upon the type of infection, its severity, and your child’s age and body weight.

The usual duration of the treatment is 5 to 10 days, depending upon how severe the infection is and how well your child responds to the treatment. Make sure that your child completes the full prescribed course of the medicine as stopping it abruptly may worsen your child’s condition or increase the risk of reinfection. In case your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine, help your child calm down and then give the same dose again.

Some of the minor and temporary side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain. Usually, these subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, in case these effects persist or become bothersome for your child, consult your child’s doctor without any delay.
Inform your child’s doctor if your child has a history of allergies, heart problems, liver impairment, or kidney malfunction. Knowing the child’s medical history is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.

Uses of Askarox 50mg Suspension in children

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Askarox 50mg Suspension for your child

Treatment of Bacterial infections
Askarox 50mg Suspension is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the ear, nose, throat, lungs, skin, and eye in adults and children. It is also used for treating typhoid fever and some sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria causing the infection.

This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

How can I give Askarox 50mg Suspension to my child?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Askarox 50mg Suspension is to be taken empty stomach.

How Askarox Suspension works

Askarox 50mg Suspension is an antibiotic. It works by interfering with the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to perform important functions. By doing so, it stops the infection-causing bacteria from growing further and prevents the infection from spreading.

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Quick tips

Your child must complete the entire course of Askarox 50mg Suspension. Stopping too soon may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection.
Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect.
Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions.
Never give or share Askarox 50mg Suspension with anyone else, your doctor has specifically prescribed this medicine for your child’s condition.
Stop this medicine and immediately report to your child’s doctor in case your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.

Safety advice

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Askarox 50mg Suspension is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Askarox 50mg Suspension may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Askarox 50mg Suspension is usually considered safe to use in children with mild to moderate kidney impairment. Dose modifications are generally not required.

Liver

CAUTION

Askarox 50mg Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Askarox 50mg Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, discontinue immediately if signs or symptoms of hepatitis like vomiting, paleness, and weakness are observed.

Frequently asked questions

What if I give too much of Askarox 50mg Suspension by mistake?

Askarox 50mg Suspension is unlikely to cause any harm if an extra dose is given by mistake. However, if you think you have given too much of Askarox 50mg Suspension to your child, immediately speak to a doctor. Overdose may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition.

What are the serious side effects of Askarox 50mg Suspension?

Some serious side effects of this medicine include severe gastrointestinal infections (superinfection), severe allergic reactions, liver infections, blood infections, and heart conduction abnormalities like QT prolongation due to arrhythmia. Always consult your child’s doctor for help in such a situation.

Can other medicines be given at the same time as Askarox 50mg Suspension?

Askarox 50mg Suspension can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Askarox 50mg Suspension. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

My child is having low potassium levels in blood. Is it safe to give Askarox 50mg Suspension?

Avoid giving Askarox 50mg Suspension if your child has low potassium levels as it can lead to conduction abnormalities of the heart such as arrhythmias (QT prolongation).

My child weighs 35 kg and is suffering from a bacterial chest infection. Can I give him Askarox 50mg Suspension?

Safety studies in children less than 40 kg are not available. So, Askarox 50mg Suspension is not recommended to be given to children who weigh less than 40 kg. It will be best if you seek the guidance of your child’s doctor.

Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Askarox 50mg Suspension?

Antibiotics usually do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child who has just been vaccinated. However, children taking antibiotics should not get vaccinated until they recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given.

Which all lab tests should my child undergo while taking Askarox 50mg Suspension for a long term?

The doctor may prescribe periodic ECG and liver function tests to keep a check on your child’s condition.

My child is having a sore throat and ear infection. Can I give antibiotics?

No. More than 80% of sore throats and ear infections are caused by a virus, and antibiotics are not given for viral infections. If your child has a sore throat, runny nose, cough, pain, or discharge from the ear, it is most likely because of a virus. Consult your child’s doctor to seek guidance.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Semi-synthetic macrolide

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Macrolides

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

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