Roxithromycin 50 mg for children (Roxithromycin)

Adult dose

(Tablets) Adults: Administer 150 mg (potency) of roxithromycin orally per dose twice daily, before breakfast and dinner. For pneumonia, administer 300 mg (potency) once daily before breakfast. Adjust the dose appropriately according to age and symptoms.

Child dose

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

This medication may cause serious skin reactions, so if symptoms such as blisters or mucosal damage occur, discontinuation should be immediate. Patients with allergies to antibiotics of the same class or those taking specific medications should not use this medication. Patients with impaired liver function or the elderly should take special precautions when using this medication, and when using it in conjunction with other antibiotics, issues of resistance and potential heart-related side effects should be considered. This medication can rarely cause severe allergic reactions, hepatitis, gastrointestinal issues, pneumonia, neurological abnormalities, skin rashes, and other various side effects; thus, if any unusual symptoms arise, contact a doctor immediately. Long-term use can increase the risk of resistant bacteria, so it is important to use the minimum necessary duration, and patients with liver damage require regular monitoring. This medication can interact with various drugs, so taking it in conjunction with certain medications may lead to heart problems or toxic symptoms, and patients should always inform healthcare providers of all medications they are taking. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should use this medication only under a doctor's guidance, as it may affect the fetus or infant. For the elderly, drug metabolism may be slower, but it can generally be used without special dose adjustments. Dizziness or visual disturbances can occur, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. Store out of reach of children and do not transfer to other containers for safety.

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, epigastric discomfort, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, diarrhea, pseudomembranous colitis, loose stools, hemorrhagic colitis, bloody stools, pancreatitis, bronchospasm, cough, dyspnea, abnormal chest X-ray, interstitial pneumonia, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, tongue numbness, paralysis, dysgeusia, ageusia, olfactory disturbances, anosmia, erythema multiforme, purpura, superinfection due to overgrowth of non-susceptible pathogens, temporary hearing loss, auditory impairment, visual disturbances, blurry vision, conjunctival congestion, generalized malaise, fatigue, palpitations, QT prolongation, ventricular tachycardia, arthralgia, nasal bleeding, menstrual irregularities, inflammation of oral and vaginal mucosa, hallucinations, confusion

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air and moisture exposure and is best kept at room temperature, neither too hot nor too cold. This way of storage can help maintain the drug's effectiveness over time.

Appearance

White round tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle