Giswon Max Tablet 250 mg (Azithromycin Hydrate)

Adult dosage

○ Adults 1) Sexually transmitted infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis: Administer azithromycin 1g (potency) as a single dose. 2) Other indications - 3-day regimen: Administer azithromycin 500mg (potency) once daily for 3 days [total dose 1.5g (potency)]. - 5-day regimen: Administer 500mg (potency) as a single dose on the first day. From the second day, administer 250mg (potency) once daily for 4 days [total dose 1.5g (potency)]. ○ Elderly patients Administer the same dose and dosage regimen as for adults.

Children's dosage

○ Children (45Kg or more) Administer the same dose as for adults.

This medication contains azithromycin and belongs to the macrolide class of antibiotics. Before use, it is essential to confirm whether there have been any allergic reactions to this medication or similar drugs. Severe allergic reactions such as angioedema or anaphylaxis can occur rarely, so if symptoms arise, discontinue use immediately and seek medical attention. Diarrhea or colitis due to the bacterium Clostridium difficile may occur during the use of this medication, so watch for symptoms of diarrhea. Such symptoms may appear even 2 months after antibiotic treatment, thus continuous monitoring is necessary. This medication should be used cautiously in patients with severely impaired kidney function or significant liver dysfunction, and discontinuation should occur if symptoms of liver dysfunction appear. During use, gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort may occur, and rare reports have indicated hepatitis, jaundice, skin rashes, and hearing loss. Additionally, this medication may affect heart rhythm, posing a risk of arrhythmias such as QT interval prolongation, thus patients with heart disease or a higher risk of QT prolongation should use it carefully. This medication may interact with other medications, so especially when taken with ergot alkaloids, digoxin, colchicine, cyclosporine, and coumarin anticoagulants, consultation with a physician or pharmacist is advised. During pregnancy, safety for the fetus has not been fully established, so it should only be used when necessary, and care should be taken during breastfeeding as the medication can be transmitted through breast milk. Elderly patients may be more sensitive to side effects, thus special caution is advised during use. In case of overdose, standard treatment and symptomatic relief measures should be taken, and keep out of reach of children. This medication should be stored in its original container, as transferring it to another container may pose a risk of misuse or reduce quality.

Angioedema, anaphylaxis, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, mild neutropenia, hearing loss, deafness, tinnitus, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loose stools, abdominal discomfort, abdominal distension, liver function abnormalities, rash, vascular edema, moniliasis, vaginitis, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, granulocytopenia, shock, anaphylactic symptoms, appetite loss, aggressive reactions, neuroexcitability, agitation, anxiety, dizziness, seizures, headache, hyperactivity, sensory disturbances, drowsiness, sensory loss, syncope, taste disturbances, smell disturbances, loss of taste, loss of smell, palpitations, ventricular tachycardia, arrhythmia, QT prolongation, Torsades de pointes, hypotension, dyspepsia, constipation, membranous colitis, pancreatitis, pyloric stenosis, tongue discoloration, hepatitis, jaundice, cholestatic jaundice, liver necrosis, liver failure, pruritus, photosensitivity reaction, edema, urticaria, angioedema, erythema multiforme, arthralgia, rhabdomyolysis, myalgia, exhaustion, increased CK, elevated myoglobin levels in blood, elevated myoglobin levels in urine, interstitial nephritis, acute renal failure, weakness, fatigue, lethargy, fever, cough, dyspnea, abnormal chest X-ray, eosinophilia

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. Additionally, it is important to store it in a cool place at a temperature below 25 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

White rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP X 3)