Union Roxithromycin 150mg Tablets (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. The dose may be increased or decreased appropriately according to age and symptoms.

This medication can occasionally cause severe skin reactions, so if blisters or mucosal damage occurs, discontinue use immediately. People who are allergic to this medication or similar antibiotics should not take it. Taking this medication with certain drugs can cause cardiac issues, so patients currently taking those medications should avoid using this drug. Patients with liver dysfunction or the elderly should take special precautions when using this medication. This drug may affect heart rhythm, so patients with heart disease or those taking related medications should consult a doctor. Patients with myasthenia gravis should be cautious as taking this drug may worsen symptoms. Rarely, serious allergic reactions or blood abnormalities, hepatitis, gastrointestinal problems, pneumonia, and various other side effects may occur, so if abnormal symptoms appear, consult a doctor immediately. This medication may interfere with the metabolism of other drugs in the liver, increasing the risk of side effects when combined with certain medications, so it is crucial to inform healthcare providers about any concurrent medications. If pregnant or breastfeeding, careful consideration must be given to the use of this medication as it may affect the fetus or baby. Symptoms such as dizziness or blurred vision may occur, warranting caution during machinery operation or driving. In children, dosing and duration must be strictly limited, and it should be stored 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, elevated serum bilirubin, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, upper abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, diarrhea, pseudomembranous colitis, loose stools, hemorrhagic colitis, bloody stools, pancreatitis, bronchospasm, cough, dyspnea, interstitial pneumonia, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, tongue paralysis, paralysis, dysgeusia, ageusia, dysosmia, anosmia, erythema multiforme, purpura, superinfection due to overgrowth of non-susceptible microorganisms, transient hearing loss, auditory impairment, visual disturbance, blurred vision, conjunctival injection, general malaise, weakness, palpitations, QT interval prolongation, ventricular tachycardia, arthralgia, epistaxis, menstrual irregularities, inflammation of oral and genital mucosa, hallucinations, confusion

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

Appearance

White round coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle