Roxasine Tablet (Roxithromycin)

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 150㎎ (potency) of roxithromycin orally twice daily, in the morning and evening before meals. For pneumonia, administer 300mg (potency) once daily before breakfast. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Child dose

Children: The average dose used in clinical trials was 6mg (potency)/kg of body weight daily. Administer 5～8mg (potency)/kg of body weight daily orally in 2 divided doses. The doses according to body weight are as follows. Children usually weighing 6～11Kg: Take 25mg (potency) per dose twice daily before meals (pediatric tablets and granules only), or 2.5mL per dose twice daily before meals (suspension only). Children weighing 12～23Kg: Take 50mg (potency) per dose twice daily before meals (pediatric tablets and granules only), or 5mL per dose twice daily before meals (suspension only). Children weighing 24～40Kg: Take 100mg (potency) per dose twice daily before meals (pediatric tablets and granules only), or 10mL per dose twice daily before meals (suspension only).

This medication may cause severe skin reactions; discontinue use immediately if symptoms such as skin blisters or mucosal damage occur. Individuals allergic to this drug or similar antibiotics should not take it. It can be dangerous when taken with certain medications, so inform your healthcare provider about any current medications you are taking. Patients with impaired liver function or the elderly should use the medication with caution, and those with heart disease should consult a doctor as it may affect heart rhythm. Patients with muscle weakness symptoms should be careful as this drug may exacerbate symptoms. If you experience allergic reactions or shock symptoms, stop taking the medication and inform healthcare personnel immediately. Consult a doctor if gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal pain worsen, particularly if hemorrhagic diarrhea appears, as prompt treatment is necessary. This drug may affect liver and kidney functions, so regular monitoring may be required. Symptoms such as dizziness or drowsiness may occur, so exercise caution when driving or operating machinery. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medication and it is advisable to suspend breastfeeding while taking the drug. When administering this medication to children, strict adherence to dosage and duration is necessary, and it should be kept out of reach of children. Finally, this medication should only be used for the shortest duration necessary and should be taken according to the physician's instructions to prevent the emergence of resistant bacteria.

Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, shock, fever, rash, allergic skin reactions, angioedema, eosinophilia, agranulocytosis, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, cholestatic acute hepatitis, hepatocellular acute hepatitis, jaundice, elevated AST, elevated ALT, elevated ALP, increased serum bilirubin, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, gastric discomfort, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, diarrhea, membranous colitis, loose stools, hemorrhagic colitis, bronchospasm, cough, respiratory difficulty, interstitial pneumonia, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, tongue paralysis, paralysis, dysgeusia, ageusia, dysosmia, anosmia, erythema multiforme, purpura, superinfection due to overgrowth of non-sensitive pathogens, transient hearing loss, auditory impairment, visual disturbances, blurred vision, conjunctival injection, generalized malaise, weakness, palpitations, QT prolongation, ventricular tachycardia, arthralgia, epistaxis, menstrual irregularities, inflammation of oral and vaginal mucosa, hallucinations, confusion

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is recommended to maintain the storage temperature at room temperature, avoiding extremes of heat or cold.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 200 tablets/bottle