Roxin Tablet (Roxithromycin)

Adult dose

(Tablets) 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. The dose may be increased or decreased as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Child dose

(Pediatric tablets)(Granules)(Suspension) Children: The mean dose used in clinical trials was 6mg (potency) per Kg of body weight per day. Administer 5～8mg (potency) per Kg of body weight per day orally in 2 divided doses. The dose according to body weight is as follows. Children weighing 6～11Kg: Take 25mg (potency) per dose twice daily before meals (pediatric tablets and granules only); take 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); take 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); take 10mL per dose twice daily before meals (suspension only).

This medication can cause serious skin reactions, so if symptoms such as blisters or mucosal damage appear, use should be stopped immediately. Additionally, individuals allergic to this medication or similar class antibiotics should not take it, and caution should be exercised when taken with specific medications, as there may be risks. Patients with poor liver function or the elderly need to be particularly cautious when using this medication, and when used alongside certain antibiotics, antibiotic resistance issues should also be considered. This medication may affect heart rhythm, so patients with heart disease or those taking related medications should use it with caution. Rarely, this medication can worsen symptoms of muscle weakness; therefore, patients with myasthenia gravis should take caution. During administration, various side effects such as allergic reactions, gastrointestinal disturbances, liver dysfunction, respiratory problems, and neurological symptoms may occur, and if such symptoms arise, immediate consultation with healthcare professionals is necessary. This medication should only be used for the minimum duration necessary to prevent the emergence of resistant bacteria, and patients with liver dysfunction require regular monitoring. Patients with impaired kidney function do not generally require dose adjustments; however, in children, strict adherence to dosing and duration is necessary. This medication can interact with other drugs; therefore, if currently taking any medications, it is important to inform healthcare professionals, especially when used in conjunction with heart-related medications, certain antihistamines, antifungals, etc. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should carefully evaluate the risks and benefits of this medication before using it, and breastfeeding mothers should avoid administration or discontinue breastfeeding. In the elderly, the retention time of this medication in the body may be prolonged, but generally, dose adjustments are not necessary. Using this medication may result in symptoms such as dizziness or blurred vision, so care should be taken when operating machinery or driving. Finally, this medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to other containers could adversely affect its quality.

Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, shock, anaphylactic shock, fever, rash, allergic skin reactions, angioedema, eosinophilia, agranulocytosis, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, cholestatic acute hepatitis, hepatocellular acute hepatitis, jaundice, elevated AST, elevated ALT, elevated ALP, elevated serum bilirubin, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, discomfort in the upper abdomen, abdominal pain, abdominal bloating, diarrhea, pseudomembranous colitis, loose stools, hemorrhagic colitis, bloody stools, pancreatitis, bronchospasm, cough, dyspnea, abnormal chest X-ray, interstitial pneumonia, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, tongue paresthesia, paralysis, dysgeusia, ageusia, olfactory disturbances, anosmia, erythema multiforme, purpura, superinfection due to excessive growth of non-susceptible pathogens, transient hearing loss, hearing 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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air from entering, and it is safe to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle