Ingredient

Roxithromycin

Roxithromycin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.

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MFDS ingredient code M222994

What does it do?

Roxithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic, primarily used to treat Gram-positive bacterial infections and rickettsial infections. This ingredient is effective against various bacterial diseases, including respiratory and skin infections.

Roxithromycin interferes with bacterial protein synthesis, preventing bacterial proliferation. This suppresses the bacteria causing the infection and demonstrates therapeutic effects.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Roxithromycin is similar to other macrolide antibiotics, but it has a high absorption rate and a long half-life, making it convenient for administration. Additionally, it may be more effective against certain resistant strains.

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Questions about this ingredient

  • QIs it a medication that can be taken when having a cold?

    Roxithromycin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. Whether your current symptoms are due to a bacterial infection should be determined by medical evaluation, so it is advisable to follow your physician's consultation and prescription rather than self-diagnosing and using it.

    Answers 1 · 2026.09.14

  • QWhat class of antibiotic is Roxithromycin?

    Roxithromycin is a macrolide-class antibiotic. It prevents bacterial proliferation by interfering with bacterial protein synthesis and is primarily used in the treatment of bacterial diseases, such as infections caused by gram-positive bacteria, rickettsia, and respiratory or skin infections.

    Answers 1 · 2026.09.14

For anything that needs medical judgment, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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