ROXITHROMYCIN Tablets 150mg "SAWAI" (ロキシスロマイシン錠150mg「サワイ」)

Country: Japan

Language: English

Source: すりの適正使用協議会 RAD-AR Council, Japan

Active ingredient:

Roxithromycin

Available from:

Sawai Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd.

INN (International Name):

Roxithromycin

Pharmaceutical form:

white tablet, diameter: 9.1 mm, thickness: 4.6 mm

Product summary:

Print on wrapping: ロキシスロマイシン 150 mg「サワイ」, 抗生物質, Roxithromycin 150「SAWAI」

Patient Information leaflet

Drug Information Sheet("Kusuri-no-Shiori")
Internal
Revised: 04/2016
The information on this sheet is based on approvals granted by the
Japanese regulatory authority. Approval
details may vary by country. Medicines have adverse reactions (risks)
as well as efficacies (benefits). It is
important to minimize adverse reactions and maximize efficacy. To
obtain a better therapeutic response,
patients should understand their medication and cooperate with the
treatment.
BRAND NAME:
ROXITHROMYCIN TABLETS 150MG "SAWAI"
ACTIVE INGREDIENT:
Roxithromycin
DOSAGE FORM:
white tablet, diameter: 9.1 mm, thickness: 4.6 mm
IMPRINT OR PRINT ON WRAPPING:
ロキシスロマイシン 150 mg「サワイ」, 抗生物質,
Roxithromycin 150「SAWAI」
EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICINE
This medicine is a macrolide antibiotic that shows antibacterial
effects by inhibiting protein
synthesis of bacteria.
It is usually used to treat a wide range of infections such as skin,
respiratory tract and
otorhinologic infections.
THE FOLLOWING PATIENTS MAY NEED TO BE CAREFUL WHEN USING THIS
MEDICINE.BE SURE TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR
AND PHARMACIST.
・If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch,
rash, etc.) to any medicines
or foods.
・If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
・If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may
interact to enhance or
diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and
dietary supplements
as well as other prescription medicines.)
DOSING SCHEDULE (HOW TO TAKE THIS MEDICINE)
・
Your dosing schedule prescribed by your doctor is((         

to be written by a healthcare
professional
))
・In general, for adults, take 1 tablet (150 mg [titer] of the active
ingredient) at a time, twice a
day. Strictly follow the instructions.
・If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as possible.
However, if it is almost time
for the next dose, skip the missed dose. You should never take two
doses at one time.
・If you accidentally take more than your prescribed