Rulid 150mg Tablet

Rulid 150mg Tablet is a tablet made by Sanofi Aventis Pakistan Limited that contains Roxithromycin 150mg, a macrolide antibiotic. It is used for throat, chest and skin infections. Pack size: 10 tablets.

Uses of Rulid 150mg Tablet

Rulid 150mg Tablet is used to treat a range of bacterial infections, including sore throat and tonsillitis, sinusitis, ear infections, bronchitis and some types of pneumonia, as well as skin and soft tissue infections. It is often an option for people who are allergic to penicillin. Like all antibiotics, it has no effect on viral illnesses such as colds and flu.

How Rulid 150mg Tablet works

Roxithromycin attaches to the parts of bacterial cells that make proteins. Without these proteins the bacteria cannot grow or multiply, which gives the immune system the chance to clear the infection.

Possible side effects

Rulid 150mg Tablet is usually well tolerated. The side effects people mention most are:

• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhoea
• Indigestion or loss of appetite
• Headache or dizziness
• Rash

Stop taking it and get medical help straight away if you have swelling of the face or throat, difficulty breathing, a severe skin rash, a fast or irregular heartbeat or fainting, yellowing of the skin, or severe or bloody diarrhoea.

Precautions and warnings

• Tell your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to erythromycin, clarithromycin, azithromycin or any other antibiotic.
• Let your doctor know if you have liver disease or a heart rhythm problem, including a long QT interval.
• Do not take it with ergot medicines used for migraine, and mention all other medicines you take, as interactions are possible.
• Finish the whole course even if you feel better, and do not save leftover tablets for later.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use Rulid 150mg Tablet only if your doctor recommends it.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Rulid 150mg Tablet online in Pakistan

Order Rulid 150mg Tablet from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.