Roxithron Tablet (Roxithromycin)

Adult dose

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

This medication can rarely cause serious skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis; if unusual symptoms such as blistering on the skin or mucosal damage occur, stop using immediately. People with allergies to this drug or those taking certain medications (e.g., terfenadine, astemizole) should not use it. Care should be taken when using this drug in patients with impaired liver function or in elderly patients, and caution is needed when using it together with other antibiotics due to the risk of resistance or side effects. As it may affect heart rhythms, patients with congenital heart rhythm problems or those taking specific heart medications should be especially careful. This drug can worsen myasthenia gravis, so individuals with this condition must consult healthcare professionals before use. Anaphylactic shock or allergic reactions may occur rarely, so if unusual symptoms appear during use, administration should be stopped immediately and medical assistance sought. It may affect the liver and blood, so notify the hospital if symptoms of hepatitis or changes in blood values occur. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may occur; if severe colitis symptoms, such as hemorrhagic colitis, develop, use should be stopped immediately and treatment provided. Prolonged use may lead to overgrowth of harmful bacteria in the gut, necessitating regular monitoring of the condition. Rarely, auditory impairment, dizziness, and vision problems may arise, so caution is required when driving or operating machinery. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use this drug cautiously, and lactating mothers should avoid its use or discontinue breastfeeding. This drug can interact with various other medications, so it's essential to inform healthcare professionals if taking other prescriptions. Dosage and duration must be strictly followed for children, and it should be kept out of reach of children.

Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, shock, fever, rash, allergic skin reactions, angioedema, eosinophilia, agranulocytosis, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, cholestatic acute hepatitis, hepatocellular acute hepatitis, jaundice, elevated AST, elevated ALT, elevated ALP, increased serum bilirubin, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, stomach pain, abdominal pain, abdominal bloating, diarrhea, membranous colitis, loose stools, hemorrhagic colitis, pancreatitis, bronchospasm, cough, dyspnea, abnormal chest X-ray, interstitial pneumonia, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, tongue paralysis, paralysis, dysgeusia, ageusia, olfactory disturbances, hyposmia, erythema multiforme, purpura, opportunistic infections due to excessive growth of non-sensitive pathogens, temporary hearing loss, hearing impairment, visual disturbances, blurred vision, conjunctival injection, generalized malaise, weakness, palpitations, QT prolongation, ventricular tachycardia, arthralgia, epistaxis, menstrual irregularities, mucosal inflammation of the oral cavity and vagina, hallucinations, confusion

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air from entering and kept at a temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Proper storage helps maintain the drug's efficacy and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle