Roxima Tablet (Roxithromycin)

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. The dose may be adjusted as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Child dose

Pediatric patients: 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. Usually, for pediatric patients weighing 6～11Kg: Take 25mg (potency) per dose twice daily before meals (for pediatric tablets and granules only), or take 2.5mL per dose twice daily before meals (for suspension only). For pediatric patients weighing 12～23Kg: Take 50mg (potency) per dose twice daily before meals (for pediatric tablets and granules only), or take 5mL per dose twice daily before meals (for suspension only). For pediatric patients weighing 24～40Kg: Take 100mg (potency) per dose twice daily before meals (for pediatric tablets and granules only), or take 10mL per dose twice daily before meals (for suspension only).

This medication can rarely cause serious skin reactions; therefore, if you experience skin blistering or mucosal damage, you should discontinue use immediately. Do not use this medication if you are allergic to it or if you are taking certain other medications. Patients with compromised liver function or the elderly should use this medication with caution, and caution is advised when taken with other antibiotics, as there may be a risk of resistance or side effects. This medication may affect heart rhythm; therefore, patients with heart disease or at risk of arrhythmia should consult their doctor before taking it. Patients with myasthenia gravis should use this medication with caution, as it may exacerbate symptoms. Various side effects may occur, including allergic reactions, blood abnormalities, liver dysfunction, gastrointestinal problems, respiratory issues, neurological issues, sensory abnormalities, and skin rashes, so if any symptoms manifest, notify medical personnel immediately. Long-term use of this medication may lead to other infections, so continuous monitoring of the condition is necessary. Patients with liver dysfunction require regular testing, while those with poor kidney function do not need dosage adjustments. Dosage and duration in children must be strictly adhered to, taking care to avoid overdose. Drug interactions may occur when taken with other medications; therefore, it is essential to inform your doctor of any current medications. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should carefully weigh the risks and benefits of using this medication, and if breastfeeding, it is advisable to stop nursing. The elderly do not need dosage adjustments but should be monitored closely. Dizziness or visual disturbances may occur while taking this medication, so caution is advised when operating machinery or driving. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

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, gastrointestinal discomfort, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, diarrhea, pseudomembranous 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, taste disturbance, ageusia, smell disturbance, anosmia, erythema multiforme, purpura, nasal bleeding, menstrual irregularities, oral inflammation, vaginal mucosal inflammation, hallucinations, confusion, generalized malaise, weakness, palpitations, QT prolongation, ventricular tachycardia, arthralgia, transient hearing loss, auditory impairment, vision disturbances, blurred vision, conjunctival hyperemia

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is best kept at room temperature, between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle