Rulide
Roxithromycin 150mg tablets, used for respiratory tract, skin and urinary tract infection. A macrolide that stops bacteria making proteins.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Roxithromycin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 150mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Rulide on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Respiratory Tract Infection · Skin Infection · Urinary Tract Infection
- Alternative names
- Roxid
- Therapeutic class
- Macrolide Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
- Macrolide
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to macrolides; concomitant use with ergot derivatives
- Minor side effects
- nausea; diarrhoea; abdominal pain
- Moderate side effects
- rash; pruritus; elevated liver enzymes
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Sanofi
- Onset time
- 1–2 days
- Duration
- 5–10 days
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- theophylline; terfenadine; warfarin
- Age restrictions
- Standard dosing guidance applies.
Precautions and warnings
complete the full course of treatment; monitor for symptoms of superinfection; use with care in patients with hepatic impairment
Serious side effects
anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention; pseudomembranous colitis, requires immediate medical attention; qt prolongation, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Roxithromycin 150mg tablets, used for respiratory tract, skin and urinary tract infection. A macrolide that stops bacteria making proteins.
Mechanism of action
Roxithromycin prevents bacteria from producing proteins essential for their growth and survival. By interfering with the bacterial ribosome, it stops the multiplication and spread of the infection.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Safety in pregnancy has not been established; consult a doctor before use. Breastfeeding: Small amounts excreted; use with caution.
Rulide is a brand of roxithromycin, used to treat respiratory tract infection, skin infection and urinary tract infection. The same active ingredient is also marketed as Roxid, produced as a 150mg tablet. This medication is widely recognised for its consistent formulation in treating these bacterial conditions across various regions.
Buying Rulide online
Generic versions of roxithromycin, often manufactured in India, provide a more affordable alternative to the original brand for expats and those located far from a fully stocked pharmacy. As with any medication, this treatment is best used under the direct care and guidance of a qualified doctor to ensure proper management of infections.
Is Rulide the original brand?
Yes, Rulide is the originator brand name, made by Sanofi. Yasabai uses it to identify the medicine; what you receive is a generic with the same active ingredient (roxithromycin) at the same dose, mostly a recognised Indian branded generic. The exact brand depends on stock.
How much does Rulide cost?
It depends on the strength and pack. Rulide comes in a 150mg strength, in packs of 30 to 360 tablets, and the price per tablet for every option is shown above, in US dollars or the currency you choose. Larger packs cost less per tablet. Paying with Bitcoin or Ethereum gives you an extra 10% off.
What does Rulide treat?
Rulide contains roxithromycin, used for respiratory tract infection, skin infections and urinary tract infection. Roxithromycin prevents bacteria from producing proteins essential for their growth and survival.
How quickly does Rulide work?
Roxithromycin usually starts to work within 1 to 2 days. It varies from person to person.
Does Rulide have side effects?
Yes. The common side effects of roxithromycin are nausea, diarrhoea and abdominal pain. Less common ones include rash, pruritus and elevated liver enzymes. Serious but less common side effects include anaphylaxis, pseudomembranous colitis and QT prolongation, which need urgent medical attention.
Which medicines interact with Rulide?
Roxithromycin can interact with theophylline, terfenadine and warfarin. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take before you start Rulide.
What is another brand name for roxithromycin?
Other brands of roxithromycin include Roxid.
Is Rulide available over the counter in Thailand?
Yes. In Thailand roxithromycin is sold by pharmacists without a prescription, and Yasabai does not ask for one either. We are an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy; we arrange your order and delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I get Rulide delivered in Thailand?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Thailand and across Asia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Rulide is the originator brand name, made by Sanofi. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Sanofi and do not ship the original Rulide.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Roxithromycin) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.