Roxithromycin Tablets

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. The dose may be adjusted appropriately according to age and symptoms.

Child dose

Children: The average 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: 25mg (potency) per dose twice daily before meals (for pediatric tablets and granules only); 2.5mL per dose twice daily before meals (for suspension only) Children weighing 12～23Kg: 50mg (potency) per dose twice daily before meals (for pediatric tablets and granules only); 5mL per dose twice daily before meals (for suspension only) Children weighing 24～40Kg: 100mg (potency) per dose twice daily before meals (for pediatric tablets and granules only); 10mL per dose twice daily before meals (for suspension only)

This medication can rarely cause serious skin reactions; therefore, if blisters or severe rashes appear, it should be discontinued immediately. Patients who are allergic to this medication or currently taking certain medications should not use it. Patients with impaired liver function or elderly patients should use this medication with special caution, and care should be taken regarding resistance or side effects if taken with other antibiotics. Patients with heart-related issues or those taking specific heart medications should be cautious as this medication may affect heart rhythm. This medication can rarely worsen muscle weakness symptoms, so patients with myasthenia gravis must be careful. Various side effects such as allergic reactions, blood disorders, liver dysfunction, gastrointestinal issues, pneumonia, neurological symptoms may occur; if symptoms develop, consult a doctor immediately. If diarrhea or abdominal pain worsens, it may indicate pseudomembranous colitis, so stop taking the medication and seek medical attention promptly. This medication may interact with other drugs, so be sure to inform your healthcare provider about any other medications being taken, especially when taken with heart medications, antihistamines, or anticoagulants. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should use this medication cautiously and are advised to stop breastfeeding if possible. Elderly patients may have slower drug metabolism; however, dosage adjustments are generally not needed. Symptoms such as dizziness or blurred vision may occur, so caution is advised when operating machinery or driving. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

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, gastrointestinal discomfort, stomach pain, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, diarrhea, membranous colitis, loose stools, hemorrhagic colitis, bloody stools, pancreatitis, bronchospasm, cough, dyspnea, abnormal chest X-ray, interstitial pneumonia, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, tongue paralysis, paralysis, dysgeusia, ageusia, olfactory disturbance, loss of smell, erythema multiforme, purpura, superinfection due to overgrowth of non-sensitive pathogens, temporary hearing loss, auditory impairment, visual disturbances, blurring of vision, conjunctival injection, generalized malaise, weakness, palpitations, QT prolongation, ventricular tachycardia, arthralgia, epistaxis, menstrual irregularities, inflammation of oral and vaginal mucous membranes, hallucinations, confusion

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air from entering, with storage temperatures maintained between 1°C and 30°C at room temperature. Proper storage will safely maintain the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle