Roximycin 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 appropriately according to age and symptoms.

Child dose

Children: The mean dose used in clinical trials was 6mg (potency) per Kg of body weight per day. Administer this drug orally at 5～8mg (potency) per Kg of body weight per day in 2 divided doses. The doses according to body weight are as follows. Children 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 can rarely cause serious skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis. If symptoms such as skin rash, blisters, or mucous membrane damage occur, discontinue use immediately. Patients with allergies to this medication or similar types of antibiotics should not take it. It is also important to inform of any currently taken medications, as serious side effects may occur when taken with certain drugs. Patients with impaired liver function or the elderly should use this medication cautiously and may need liver function tests. This medication may affect heart rhythms; therefore, patients with heart diseases or those taking specific antiarrhythmic medications should exercise caution. This medication can exacerbate symptoms of myasthenia gravis, so caution is advised for patients with this condition. If any adverse symptoms such as allergic reactions, fever, rash, blood abnormalities, liver issues, gastrointestinal symptoms, or respiratory difficulties occur during treatment, inform healthcare professionals immediately. Long-term use may risk the emergence of resistant bacteria and co-infections, so continuous monitoring of the condition is necessary. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should carefully consider the risks and benefits before taking this medication, and nursing mothers should avoid its use or stop breastfeeding. Dizziness or blurred vision may occur; hence caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• toxic epidermal necrolysis
• acute generalized eruptive pustulosis
• shock
• fever
• rash
• allergic skin reactions
• angioedema
• eosinophilia
• agranulocytosis

Store this medication in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture ingress. It is best stored at room temperature, meaning at a normal room temperature that is not too hot or cold.

Appearance

White, round film-coated tablets that are convex on both sides

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle