
Key information summary
Efficacy & effects
This medication is used to relieve various mild to moderate pains such as muscle pain, neuralgia, post-traumatic and post-surgical pain, headache, toothache, and earache.
Dosage
Clonixin lysinate; take 125-250 mg orally three times a day.
Precautions
This medication may cause gastrointestinal bleeding in people who regularly consume three or more alcoholic drinks a day, so it is essential to consult a doctor or pharmacist. Additionally, this medication can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, so those with heart conditions or risk factors should exercise greater caution and consult healthcare professionals immediately if cardiovascular symptoms appear. This medication can cause serious gastrointestinal side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, or perforation, so elderly patients or those with a history of gastrointestinal disease should use it cautiously, and seek immediate treatment if gastrointestinal symptoms occur. If allergic to Tartrazine or have hypersensitivity, this medication should be used with caution. Patients with a history of peptic ulcers, gastrointestinal issues caused by medication, allergies to this drug or its ingredients, or those who have had allergic reactions to aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should not take this medication. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, patients with severe liver, kidney, or heart disease, and patients with inflammatory bowel disease should avoid using this medication. Co-administration of this medication with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, ACE inhibitors, aspirin, diuretics, lithium, methotrexate, anticoagulants, cyclosporine, antiplatelet agents, corticosteroids, etc., may be risky, so it is crucial to consult with healthcare professionals. Patients with a history of peptic ulcers, hypertension, heart failure, asthma, liver or kidney disease must consult with a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. During the use of this medication, nursing should be avoided or stopped, and if unusual symptoms (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, rash, anemia, liver function abnormalities, drowsiness, etc.) occur, it should be discontinued immediately, and healthcare advice should be sought. This medication should be taken at the minimum effective dose and for the shortest period possible, with regular blood tests and liver/kidney function checks to monitor for adverse reactions. Furthermore, since this medication may mask inflammatory symptoms, it should be used cautiously in cases where an infection is suspected, along with appropriate antibiotic treatment. Patients with hypertension or heart failure should closely monitor their blood pressure and fluid status when taking this medication, and caution is necessary as long-term use may pose a risk of kidney damage. This medication can cause severe skin reactions or allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis; therefore, if skin rashes or symptoms of shortness of breath occur, it should be discontinued immediately. Lastly, keep this medication out of the reach of children, and do not store it in a different container for safety.
Side effects
Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, gastrointestinal bleeding, peptic ulcer, perforation, shock, rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, jaundice, liver failure, very severe headache, seizures, confusion, vision abnormalities, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output, severe generalized swelling, increased blood pressure
Interactions
Do not take this medication with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, ACE inhibitors or Angiotensin II receptor antagonists, aspirin, diuretics, lithium, methotrexate, coumarin anticoagulants (warfarin, etc.), cyclosporine, and tacrolimus, antiplatelet agents, and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and corticosteroids. Before taking this medication, treat peptic ulcers with misoprostol or similar.



