Kramid Tablet 150 mg (Roxithromycin)

Adult dose

Adults: Administer roxithromycin 150㎎ (potency) per dose orally twice daily, before breakfast and dinner. For pneumonia, administer 300mg (potency) once daily before breakfast. The dose may be adjusted as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Child dose

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

This medication may rarely cause serious skin reactions, so if symptoms such as blisters or mucosal damage occur, discontinue use immediately. Patients who are allergic to similar antibiotics or those taking certain medications should not use this medication. Patients with poor liver function or the elderly should use it with caution, and when used with other antibiotics, be aware of potential drug interactions. There may be possible heart-related side effects, so patients with heart conditions or those taking certain heart medications should be cautious while using this drug. This medication can worsen symptoms of muscle weakness, so patients with severe myasthenia gravis should take special precautions. Rarely, allergic reactions or blood abnormalities, liver function issues, gastrointestinal problems, respiratory issues, neurological issues, sensory abnormalities, and skin adverse reactions can occur; if symptoms arise, consult a doctor immediately. Prolonged use of this medication may lead to other infections, so monitor the condition closely. Patients with impaired liver function should have regular liver function tests and adjust the dosage as necessary. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should carefully consider the risks and benefits of using this medication, and breastfeeding women are advised to avoid use if possible. Dizziness or visual disturbances may occur, so be cautious with machinery operation or driving while taking this medication. Store this medication out of reach of children and do not transfer it to another container 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, increased AST, increased ALT, increased ALP, elevated serum bilirubin, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, pseudomembranous colitis, loose stools, hemorrhagic colitis, melena, pancreatitis, bronchospasm, cough, dyspnea, abnormal chest X-ray, interstitial pneumonia, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, tingling of the tongue, paralysis, altered taste, ageusia, olfactory disturbance, anosmia, erythema multiforme, purpura, superinfection due to overgrowth of non-susceptible pathogens, temporary hearing loss, hearing impairment, visual impairment, blurred vision, conjunctival injection, general 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 closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, ideally at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a long time.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle