Samcheondang Ofloxacin Tablet

Adult dose

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

This drug is an antibiotic used to treat specific types of bacterial infections. When taking this medication, caution is required as serious tendon issues such as tendonitis or tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, central nervous system disturbance symptoms, and exacerbation of myasthenia gravis may occur. If these serious side effects occur, the medication should be stopped immediately, and medical consultation is necessary. Patients with myasthenia gravis should avoid this medication as it may worsen their symptoms. Additionally, this drug is recommended to be used only when there are no alternative treatments for specific infections. Elderly patients, those with impaired kidney function, and those taking corticosteroids should avoid combination therapy as the risk of tendon rupture increases. It is advised to refrain from exercise, and if pain or inflammation occurs, the medication should be stopped immediately. This drug may increase the risk of seizures, so patients with a history of epilepsy or central nervous system disorders should exercise particular caution, and if a seizure occurs, the medication should be discontinued. It is safest for pregnant or potentially pregnant women, nursing mothers, and growing children or adolescents to avoid using this medication. During treatment, avoid excessive exposure to sunlight or artificial ultraviolet light, and if photosensitivity reactions appear, the medication should be stopped immediately. Furthermore, this medication may cause neurological adverse reactions such as dizziness or drowsiness, so caution is needed when driving or operating dangerous machinery. Regular blood tests, liver function, and kidney function tests should be conducted, and adequate hydration is necessary to lessen the burden on the kidneys. This medication may interact with other drugs, so it is crucial to inform healthcare providers when taken with anticoagulants, diabetes medications, certain antacids, etc. In case of overdose, contact medical personnel immediately for appropriate actions, noting that this medication is not completely removed by hemodialysis, so caution is required. Finally, it is best to store this medication out of reach of children and not to transfer it to other containers.

Tendinitis, tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, central nervous system effects, exacerbation of myasthenia gravis, anaphylactic shock, anaphylactoid reaction, rash, itching, erythema, edema, fever, warmth sensation, vesicles, erythema, phototoxic reactions, hematuria, acute renal failure, kidney stones, interstitial nephritis, elevated BUN, increased serum creatinine, jaundice, liver failure, elevated AST/ALT, elevated ALP, increased γ-GTP, elevated total bilirubin, cholestatic jaundice, fulminant hepatitis, membranous colitis, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal discomfort, liver cirrhosis, loss of appetite, abdominal discomfort, dyspepsia, chest pain, thirst, taste abnormalities, stomatitis, glossitis, abdominal distension, constipation, dysphagia, gastrointestinal bleeding, oral mucosal pain, intestinal perforation, anemia, leukopenia, decreased hemoglobin, decreased hematocrit, thrombocytopenia, eosinophilia, agranulocytosis, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, petechial and purpuric bleeding, prolonged prothrombin time, reversible bone marrow suppression, lymphopenia, neutropenia, increased ESR, insomnia, dizziness, headache, seizures, tremors, paresthesia, peripheral nerve disorders, visual disturbances, auditory disturbances, hallucinations, drowsiness, nervousness, sleep disorders, confusion, anxiety, depression, restlessness, hyperesthesia, delirium, suicidal ideation, suicide, perceptual disturbances, olfactory and equilibrioception disorders, ataxia, aphasia, heaviness in the head, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, arthralgia, myalgia, weakness, myositis, rhabdomyolysis, pharyngitis, dyspnea, bronchospasm, allergic pneumonia, epistaxis, stridor, fever, cough, abnormal chest X-ray, eosinophilia, interstitial pneumonia, cerebral thrombosis, pulmonary edema, tachycardia, hypertension, hypotension, palpitations, vasodilation, circulatory collapse, QT prolongation, ventricular tachycardia, dysuria, polyuria, urinary retention, anuria, polyuria, pyuria, diabetes, proteinuria, alkaline urine, vaginitis, vaginal candidiasis, increased vaginal discharge, pruritus of the external female genitalia, menstrual irregularities, uterine cramps, female genital rash, pain, irritation, burning sensation, hypoglycemic symptoms, limb pain, malaise, fever

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent the ingress of air or moisture. Additionally, it is best to store it at room temperature that is not too hot or too cold.

Appearance

White to yellowish film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle