Procton Tablets (Nabumetone)

Adult dose

This medicine is for oral use. Swallow it without chewing (tablets only). ○ Adults : Administer 1 g of nabumetone orally once daily at bedtime. If symptoms are severe or persistent, or worsen rapidly, an additional 500 mg∼1 g of this medicine may be administered orally in the morning. ○ Older adults : As with many other medicines, older patients may have higher blood concentrations. Do not exceed 1 g per day, and in some cases, a dose of 500 mg may provide satisfactory symptom relief.

Child dose

○ Children : Clinical data on the use of this product in children are not yet available.

This drug should be consulted with a physician or pharmacist if taken by individuals who regularly consume more than three drinks of alcohol per day, as there is a risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. As a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesic, this drug may cause serious cardiovascular issues such as myocardial infarction or stroke in individuals with cardiovascular diseases or risk factors, so caution is required. Serious gastrointestinal side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforation may occur, so elderly patients or those with a history of gastrointestinal disease should be particularly careful. Patients with peptic ulcers, severe blood disorders, liver impairment, kidney impairment, heart impairment, or those with hypersensitivity to this drug's components should not take this medication. Patients who have had allergic reactions to aspirin asthma or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics should also avoid this drug. It is not to be administered to pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, nursing mothers, or children and adolescents under 15 years of age. Those taking this drug long-term should undergo regular blood tests and assessments of liver and kidney function to check for abnormalities. This drug should not be taken concurrently with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs due to increased risk of side effects. Additionally, it can interact with blood pressure medications, diuretics, anticoagulants, lithium, methotrexate, etc., so patients should inform their doctors or pharmacists of any other medications they are taking. If symptoms such as dizziness, difficulty breathing, skin rash, bleeding, or severe abdominal pain occur during use, immediately stop taking the medication and consult a healthcare professional. This drug can be particularly harmful to the fetus during pregnancy, especially in the later stages, and should not be taken during pregnancy, nor is it safe for use while breastfeeding. In cases of overdose, symptoms such as headache, vomiting, gastrointestinal bleeding, and coma may occur, prompting immediate medical treatment. Store this medication out of reach of children, and do not transfer it to other containers for safety.

• Shock
• anaphylactic symptoms
• difficulty breathing
• hives
• low blood pressure
• angioedema
• facial swelling
• rash
• itching
• dyspepsia

Store this medication in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. The suitable storage temperature is room temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance

White circular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle