Roximax Tablets (Roxithromycin)

Adult dose

Adults: Administer roxithromycin 150 mg (potency) per dose orally 2 times daily, in the morning and evening before meals. For pneumonia, administer 300 mg (potency) once daily before breakfast. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Child dose

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. Doses according to body weight are as follows. Children weighing 6–11 kg: Take 25 mg (potency) per dose 2 times daily before meals (for pediatric tablets and granules only), or 2.5 mL per dose 2 times daily before meals (for suspension only). Children weighing 12–23 kg: Take 50 mg (potency) per dose 2 times daily before meals (for pediatric tablets and granules only), or 5 mL per dose 2 times daily before meals (for suspension only). Children weighing 24–40 kg: Take 100 mg (potency) per dose 2 times daily before meals (for pediatric tablets and granules only), or 10 mL per dose 2 times daily before meals (for suspension only).

This medication can rarely cause severe skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis. If symptoms such as skin blisters or mucosal damage appear, usage should be stopped immediately. People allergic to this medication or similar class antibiotics should not use it. Certain drugs can pose risks when taken together; patients taking terfenadine, astemizole, cisapride, pimodivir, or ergot alkaloids should not use this medication. Patients with impaired liver function or the elderly should exercise caution when using this medication, and if taken with other antibiotics, potential drug interactions should be monitored. It may affect heart rhythm; therefore, patients with heart diseases or those taking specific heart medications should also use it cautiously. This medication may cause allergic reactions, liver function abnormalities, digestive issues, and rarely severe colitis or pneumonia, so consult healthcare professionals immediately if symptoms appear. Prolonged use may lead to resistant bacteria; therefore, it should only be used for the necessary duration, and regular tests should be conducted if liver function is impaired. This medication can interact with other drugs; therefore, be sure to inform your healthcare provider of any medications you are taking, especially when combined with heart-related medications, anticoagulants, or immunosuppressants. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should carefully consider the risks and benefits of using this medication, and it's advisable to stop breastfeeding if using this drug. Dizziness or visual disturbances may occur, so caution is advised when operating machinery or driving while taking this medication. Lastly, this medication should be kept out of reach of children, and it is safer not to transfer it to another container.

Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, shock, anaphylactic shock, fever, rash, allergic skin reaction, 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 stomach, abdominal pain, abdominal distention, diarrhea, membranous colitis, loose stools, hemorrhagic colitis, hematochezia, pancreatitis, bronchospasm, cough, dyspnea, abnormal chest X-ray, interstitial pneumonia, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, tongue numbness, paralysis, taste disturbance, ageusia, olfactory disturbance, anosmia, erythema multiforme, purpura, superinfection due to overgrowth of non-susceptible pathogens, temporary hearing loss, auditory impairment, visual disturbance, 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 is sensitive to air and moisture and should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is recommended to maintain the storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This helps to preserve the efficacy of the medication for a longer duration.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle