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Rencin is an antibacterial drug for systemic use. Macrolide antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. Recommended in the treatment of infections of the upper respiratory tract, skin and soft tissues, and urethritis. It is dispensed without a prescription in the form of tablets.
Renicin, Producer: Sandor / Lek Polska
| form, dose, packaging | availability category | the active substance |
| coated tablets; 150 mg; 10 pieces | prescription drug | roxithromycin |
Indications for taking Renicin
Treatment of the following infections caused by microorganisms sensitive to roxithromycin:
- upper respiratory tract infections (pharyngitis caused by streptococcus, acute sinusitis),
- otitis media
- lower respiratory tract infections (exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, pneumonia),
- skin and soft tissue infections caused by staphylococci,
- diphtheria,
- non-gonococcal urethritis, vaginitis and cervical inflammation caused by chlamydia or ureaplasmas.
Renicin and contraindications
Contraindications to taking Renicin are:
- Hypersensitivity to any component of the preparation or to other macrolide antibiotics.
- During treatment with roxithromycin, any of the following preparations are contraindicated: astemizole, cisapride, pimozide, terfenadine, ergot alkaloids (ergotamine or dihydroergotamine).
Dosage
- Adults weighing more than 40 kg: 150 mg every 12 hours or 300 mg every 24 hours.
In people with severe hepatic or renal insufficiency, it is necessary to exercise caution and adjust the dosage by a doctor (the doctor will recommend an appropriate reduction of the dose used and / or extension of the time interval between doses).
Renicin film-coated tablets should be swallowed whole, without chewing, with plenty of liquid. The tablets should be taken approximately 15 minutes before a meal.
Renicin – drug warnings
- Do not use the drug in the first trimester of pregnancy. In the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, the drug can be used only when absolutely necessary and under close medical supervision.
- If a breastfeeding woman is taking oxithromycin, the doctor will monitor the breastfed infant closely.
- Do not exceed the recommended dose.
Renicin – possible side effects
Taking Renicin can cause: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, eosinophilia, transient increases in blood transaminases, rarely cutaneous hypersensitivity reactions in the form of erythema and rash.