Aspen Tablets (Dexibuprofen)

Adult dose

As dexibuprofen, 300 mg orally 2-4 times a day. However, do not exceed 1,200 mg of dexibuprofen per day.

This medication may cause gastrointestinal bleeding in individuals who regularly consume more than three alcoholic drinks per day, so it must be discussed with a doctor or pharmacist. This drug may cause cardiovascular issues, so patients at risk for heart disease or stroke should exercise particular caution and promptly inform healthcare providers if cardiovascular symptoms arise. Serious problems such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, or perforation may occur, so individuals with a history of gastrointestinal diseases or older adults should use this medication with special care. People with gastrointestinal ulcers or bleeding, severe liver or kidney impairment, severe heart failure or hypertension, and those with a history of asthma should not take this medication. Taking this medication with aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and decrease the effectiveness of the medication, so it is advisable to avoid co-administration. While taking this medication, caution is advised when driving or operating machinery due to the risk of dizziness or fatigue, and during breastfeeding, it must be discussed with an expert as this drug may affect the baby. Those with blood abnormalities, liver or kidney issues, hypertension, heart failure, allergies, etc., should consult healthcare providers before taking this medication, and careful administration is particularly crucial for older adults and children. This medication may interact with various drugs, so if other medications are being taken, it is essential to inform healthcare providers and check whether they can be taken together. If severe allergic reactions, skin rashes, difficulty breathing, severe gastrointestinal symptoms, abnormal liver function, kidney problems, or blood abnormality symptoms occur, immediately discontinue the medication and consult a healthcare provider. During pregnancy, especially after 6 months, it may be harmful to the fetus, so women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should consult an expert before taking this medication. This drug should be taken in the lowest effective dose and for the shortest duration. Regular blood tests and liver and kidney function tests should be conducted if taken for an extended period. In case of overdose, immediate treatment at a medical institution is required, even if no specific symptoms are present, and it should be stored out of reach of children, away from direct sunlight, in a cool and dry place.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Dyspepsia
• abdominal bloating
• heartburn
• upper abdominal pain
• diarrhea
• constipation
• loss of appetite
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain

Drug interactions

Do not take this medication with aspirin, other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or high doses of methotrexate. Corticosteroids, alcohol, digoxin, phenytoin, probenecid, sulfinpyrazone, sulfonylureas, ACE inhibitors or angiotensin II receptor antagonists, diuretics, lithium, coumarin anticoagulants (like warfarin), baclofen, and immunosuppressants (cyclosporine, tacrolimus, sirolimus),

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help preserve the effectiveness of the drug for a longer time.

Appearance

Pink oblong film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle