Pavid Tablet (Ofloxacin)

Adult dose

○ The usual adult dose is 300～600 mg of ofloxacin per day, divided into 2～3 doses. ○ For Hansen's disease, the dose is 400～600 mg of this medicine per day, divided into 2～3 doses. In principle, it should be used in combination with other anti-leprosy drugs. The dose may be adjusted appropriately according to age and symptoms.

This drug can cause serious issues with tendons, such as tendinitis or tendon rupture. If pain or inflammation develops in a tendon, the use of this drug should be discontinued immediately. The drug may cause peripheral neuropathy, resulting in sensory abnormalities or tingling in hands and feet. If these symptoms occur, medication should be stopped immediately. Due to potential effects on the central nervous system, symptoms such as dizziness, headache, and seizures may occur, so caution is advised. Patients with myasthenia gravis, a disease that causes muscle weakness, should not use this drug as it may worsen symptoms. The safety of this drug has not been established in children or adolescents under the age of 18, so it should not be administered to them. Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, and nursing mothers should not take this medication. Caution is required when administering this drug to patients with severely impaired liver or kidney function, elderly patients, or those with a history of mental illness. Patients with heart-related diseases or a history of aortic aneurysm or dissection should also be careful with this drug, and if symptoms occur, they should consult a physician promptly. During the course of treatment, patients should avoid strong sunlight or artificial ultraviolet exposure, and if any photosensitive reactions occur, the drug should be discontinued immediately. Diabetes patients requiring blood sugar control should carefully monitor their blood sugar levels, as this medication may cause significant fluctuations. This drug may interact with other medications, so patients should consult with their doctor or pharmacist, especially when taken with anticoagulants, blood pressure medications, or certain antacids. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur during treatment, so caution is necessary when driving or operating machinery. If a severe allergic reaction, rash, or respiratory distress occurs, the medication should be stopped immediately, and emergency treatment should be sought. It is advisable to take this drug with adequate fluid intake, and regular liver and kidney function checks should be performed during long-term use. In case of overdose, symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, and facial swelling may occur, so contact a healthcare provider immediately for appropriate action. This drug should be kept out of reach of children, and it is safer not to transfer it into other containers.

• Tendonitis
• tendon rupture
• peripheral neuropathy
• central nervous system effects
• exacerbation of myasthenia gravis
• anaphylactic shock
• anaphylactoid reactions
• rash
• itching
• redness

This drug should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering and should be kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle