The German pharmaceutical company, Hoechst AG, first discovered roxithromycin in 1987. This life-sciences company then became Aventis after its merger with Rhône-Poulenc S.A. in 1999.

This particular antibiotic medication has been approved as a prescription drug in Latin America and Europe. However, the US FDA has not yet approved it in the US.

Please visit the official site of the FDA for further information.

 

Why is this medication prescribed?

Other uses for this medicine

Dosage and using this medicine

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What should I do if I forget a dose?

What side effects can this medication cause?

What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?

In case of an emergency/overdose