Trosin Tablet (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 as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

This drug can rarely cause serious skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis. If symptoms such as blisters or mucosal damage occur, discontinue use immediately. Those with allergies to this drug or macrolide antibiotics should not take it. Additionally, individuals currently taking specific drugs such as terfenadine, astemizole, cisapride, and pimozide should avoid using this drug. People taking medications containing ergot alkaloids should also avoid this drug. Patients with liver dysfunction or the elderly should be more cautious when using this drug. Also, be mindful of drug resistance when using this drug with other specific antibiotics. It may affect heart rhythm, so caution is especially necessary for those with heart disease or electrolyte imbalances. Individuals with muscle weakness may experience exacerbation of symptoms, so attention is required. During the course of this medication, allergic reactions, fever, rash, blood abnormalities, liver dysfunction, dyspepsia, diarrhea, and severe abdominal pain may occur. If diarrhea is severe or accompanied by bleeding, stop taking the medication immediately and seek medical help. If respiratory distress, cough, or fever develops, consult healthcare professionals immediately as pneumonia may be a possibility. This drug may interfere with the metabolism of other medications in the liver, increasing the risk of side effects when taken with specific drugs. Therefore, if taking other medications, be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist and check for possible interactions. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should carefully weigh the benefits and risks before taking this drug. If breastfeeding, it is advisable to discontinue breastfeeding as this drug may be transmitted in breast milk. Symptoms such as dizziness or blurred vision may occur; therefore, caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery while taking this medication. Finally, keep this drug out of reach of children and it is advisable not to transfer the medication into another 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, increased serum bilirubin, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, upper abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain, abdominal bloating, diarrhea, pseudomembranous colitis, loose stools, hemorrhagic colitis, pancreatitis, bronchospasm, cough, dyspnea, abnormal chest X-ray, interstitial pneumonia, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, tongue paralysis, paralysis, taste disturbance, ageusia, olfactory disturbance, anosmia, erythema multiforme, purpura, secondary infection due to overgrowth of non-susceptible pathogens, transient hearing loss, hearing impairment, vision impairment, blurred vision, eye congestion, generalized malaise, fatigue, palpitations, QT prolongation, ventricular tachycardia, arthralgia, epistaxis, menstrual disorders, inflammation of oral and vaginal mucosa, hallucinations, confusion

This drug should be stored in a tightly closed container that can block air and light, at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the drug's effectiveness and prevents degradation.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle