Myungmoon Roxithromycin Tablets

Adult dose

(Tablets) Adults: Administer 150㎎ (potency) of roxithromycin orally per dose 2 times 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

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

This medication may cause severe blistering skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, so if you develop blisters on the skin or notice mucosal damage, you should discontinue use immediately. Individuals with hypersensitivity to this medication or those taking certain drugs (such as terfenadine, astemizole, cisapride, or pimethanate) should not use this medication. Patients with impaired liver function or the elderly should use this medication with caution. Be aware that there may be issues with antibiotic resistance when used with other antibiotics. Furthermore, this medication can prolong the QT interval related to heart rhythm, and patients with cardiovascular conditions or those taking specific antiarrhythmic drugs should consult a healthcare professional before use. This medication may exacerbate myasthenia gravis, so it should be used cautiously if you have this condition. Rarely, this medication can cause allergic reactions, blood disorders, liver function abnormalities, gastrointestinal issues, severe colitis, pneumonia, neurological disorders, taste and smell abnormalities, skin rashes, hearing impairment, and visual problems; therefore, consult medical personnel immediately if symptoms occur. Long-term use may lead to resistant bacteria, so it's better to monitor the infection status and use it for the minimum necessary duration. Patients with liver dysfunction should have regular liver function tests and adjust the dosage accordingly; however, patients with poor renal function do not require special dosage adjustments. Care must be taken not to exceed the specified dosage and duration for children. This medication can interfere with the metabolism of others in the liver, potentially raising blood concentration levels of some drugs, so always consult a doctor when taken with specific medications. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should weigh the risks and benefits before using this medication, and breastfeeding should be discontinued while taking it. The elderly may experience prolonged drug half-life, but general dosage adjustments are not necessary. Dizziness or blurred vision may occur, so caution is required when operating machinery or driving. This medication must be stored out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container is not recommended.

Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, acute generalized pustular rash, 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 upper abdomen, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, diarrhea, pseudomembranous colitis, loose stools, hemorrhagic colitis, blood in stool, pancreatitis, bronchospasm, cough, dyspnea, interstitial pneumonia, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, tongue numbness, paralysis, taste disturbance, ageusia, olfactory disturbance, anosmia, polymorphic erythema, purpura, secondary infection due to overgrowth of non-sensitive pathogens, transient hearing loss, auditory 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

Store this medication in a sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It is advisable to maintain the storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature to preserve the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

Convex, white, round tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle