Megalexycin Tablet 150 mg (Roxithromycin)

Adult dose

Adults: Roxithromycin 150㎎ (potency) per dose, taken 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 severe skin reactions, so if symptoms such as blisters or mucosal damage appear, use should be stopped immediately. Persons who are allergic to this medication or similar antibiotics should not take it. Additionally, serious side effects may occur if taken with certain medications, so you must inform your healthcare provider of any current medications you are taking. Patients with impaired liver function or the elderly should exercise extra caution when using this medication. It can affect heart rhythms, so individuals with heart conditions or those taking specific heart medications must consult their healthcare provider. This medication may worsen muscular weakness symptoms, therefore patients with myasthenia gravis should consult their doctor before taking it. Allergic reactions or shock symptoms may occur, so report any unusual symptoms to your healthcare provider immediately. It can affect liver or blood, and regular tests may be necessary during treatment. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea may occur, particularly severe diarrhea or abdominal pain should lead to immediate discontinuation and consultation with a healthcare provider. If persistent diarrhea with or without bleeding occurs during this medication's use, it may indicate pseudomembranous colitis, and use should be stopped immediately. If respiratory symptoms or pneumonia symptoms appear, stop taking and seek appropriate treatment. Neuropsychiatric symptoms such as dizziness or drowsiness may occur, necessitating caution when driving or operating machinery. This medication can interact with various other medications, so if other drugs are being taken, inform healthcare providers, especially when using cardiac medications, antihistamines, and anticoagulants. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should consult a doctor before use, as this medication may affect the fetus. If breastfeeding, this medication can be transported in small amounts into breast milk, so it is advisable to either stop breastfeeding or avoid taking it if possible. Special care should be taken regarding dosage in children, avoiding prolonged or excessive use.

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, discomfort in the upper abdomen, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, diarrhea, membranous colitis, loose stools, hemorrhagic colitis, hematochezia, pancreatitis, bronchospasm, cough, dyspnea, abnormal chest X-ray, interstitial pneumonitis, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, tongue paresthesia, paralysis, dysgeusia, ageusia, olfactory disturbance, anosmia, erythema multiforme, purpura, superinfection due to the overgrowth of non-sensitive pathogens, temporary hearing loss, auditory impairment, visual disturbances, blurred vision, conjunctival injection, generalized malaise, weakness, palpitations, QT prolongation, ventricular tachycardia, arthralgia, epistaxis, menstrual abnormalities, inflammation of oral and vaginal mucosa, hallucinations, confusion

This medication should be stored in a well-closed container, away from air, at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. This way of storing helps maintain the medication's effect and prevents deterioration.

Appearance

White circular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle