Phama Roxithromycin Tablet

Adult dose

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

This medication can cause severe skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, so if symptoms like blisters or mucosal damage appear, you should stop using it immediately. People allergic to this medication or macrolide antibiotics, those taking certain heart-related medications, and those taking ergot alkaloids or mizolastine should not use this medication. Caution should be exercised for individuals with impaired liver function, elderly patients, and when used in conjunction with other antibiotics, especially those with heart disease as it may affect heart rhythm. This medication can cause various side effects, including allergic reactions, blood disorders, liver function abnormalities, gastrointestinal issues, severe diarrhea, pneumonia, neurological issues, changes in taste and smell, skin rash, hearing impairment, and if symptoms arise, medical consultation is necessary. Also, prolonged use may result in the emergence of resistant bacteria and superinfection, so the treatment duration and dosage should be strictly followed. In cases of liver impairment, regular testing should be performed to adjust the dose accordingly, while renal impairment does not require dosage adjustment. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should use this medication judiciously; particularly, breastfeeding mothers are advised to discontinue breastfeeding while using this medication. This medication may interact with other drugs, so it’s essential to inform medical staff, especially when used with heart-related medications, antihistamines, anticoagulants, immunosuppressants, and sedatives. Dizziness or vision disturbances may occur, thus caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Lastly, keep this medication out of the reach of children and do not transfer it to other containers for safety.

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, AST elevation, ALT elevation, ALP elevation, serum bilirubin elevation, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, discomfort in the upper abdomen, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, diarrhea, pseudomembranous colitis, loose stools, hemorrhagic colitis, pancreatitis, bronchospasm, cough, dyspnea, abnormal chest X-ray, interstitial pneumonia, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, tongue numbness, paralysis, dysgeusia, ageusia, dysosmia, anosmia, erythema multiforme, purpura, vision impairment, blurred vision, conjunctival injection, systemic malaise, fatigue, palpitations, QT prolongation, ventricular tachycardia, arthralgia, epistaxis, menstrual disorders, inflammation of oral and vaginal mucosa, hallucinations, confusion, transient hearing loss, auditory impairment

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air ingress, ideally at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medication’s efficacy over time.

Appearance

White, round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle