J-Roxy Tablet 150 mg (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 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: 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). 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). 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; if symptoms such as blisters or mucosal lesions occur, discontinue use immediately. People who are allergic to this medication or to macrolide antibiotics, as well as individuals on certain medications, should not use this drug. Patients with impaired liver function, the elderly, or those with certain heart conditions should use this medication cautiously. Caution is also necessary when used in combination with other antibiotics. It can rarely induce severe allergic reactions, such as anaphylactic shock; if unusual symptoms occur, cease administration immediately and seek appropriate treatment. This medication can affect the liver and blood, potentially causing signs such as hepatitis or decreased blood cell count, thus regular monitoring may be necessary. Gastrointestinal discomfort, diarrhea, and abdominal pain may occur; discontinue use if severe diarrhea or bleeding occurs. If respiratory symptoms such as shortness of breath, cough, or fever arise, it may indicate an issue with the lungs; consult a physician promptly. Neurological symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, or alterations in taste or smell may occur, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. Due to many potential drug interactions, especially with medications that may impact the heart, consult a physician before use with other drugs. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult a physician before using this medication as it may affect the fetus or baby. Children must adhere strictly to prescribed dosages and duration of treatment, taking care to avoid overdose. Store this medication out of reach of children, and it is advisable not to change the original container.

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, discomfort in the stomach, stomach pain, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, diarrhea, membranous colitis, loose stools, hemorrhagic colitis, bloody stools, pancreatitis, bronchospasm, cough, shortness of breath, abnormal chest X-ray, interstitial pneumonia, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, tongue numbness, paralysis, dysgeusia, ageusia, anosmia, loss of smell, erythema multiforme, purpura, superinfection due to the overgrowth of non-susceptible pathogens, transient hearing loss, auditory impairment, visual impairments, blurred vision, conjunctival injection, generalized malaise, weakness, palpitations, QT prolongation, ventricular tachycardia, arthralgia, nasal bleeding, menstrual irregularities, inflammation of the oral and vaginal mucosa, hallucinations, confusion

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture, maintaining a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This storage method helps preserve the medication's efficacy and prevents degradation.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle