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Roxogen Tablets (Loxoprofen Sodium Hydrate)

Roxogen Tablets (Loxoprofen Sodium Hydrate)

Prescription medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Loxoprofen Sodium Hydrate›68.1mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
(주)셀릭스
Appearance
White round tablet
Packaging
30 tablets / bottle, 300 tablets / bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200401882 · Notified 2004.06.17 · Insurance code 646200690

Summary

Main use
Anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects for chronic rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and febrile pain relief for acute upper respiratory infections.
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
1. For indications 1 and 2: Adults take 60 mg of loxoprofen sodium (anhydrous) orally three times a day. For single-dose therapy, take 60-120 mg orally. 2. For indication 3: Adults take 60 mg of loxoprofen sodium (anhydrous) orally. Generally, it can be taken twice a day, with a maximum daily dose of 180 mg. Avoid taking on an empty stomach.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)셀릭스

Efficacy & effects

Anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects for chronic rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and febrile pain relief for acute upper respiratory infections.

  • Chronic rheumatoid arthritis
  • osteoarthritis
  • low back pain
  • periarthritis of the shoulder
  • frozen shoulder syndrome
  • pain after surgery
  • pain after trauma
  • pain after tooth extraction
  • acute upper respiratory infection
  • acute bronchitis
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This medication helps reduce inflammation and pain from chronic rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, low back pain, periarthritis of the shoulder, and frozen shoulder syndrome. It is also effective for inflammation and pain that occurs after surgery, trauma, and tooth extraction. Additionally, it is used to relieve fever and pain associated with acute upper respiratory infections and the accompanying acute bronchitis. In summary, this drug is effectively used for various inflammatory conditions, pain, and fever and pain relief for acute infectious diseases.

How to take

Adult dose

1. For indications 1 and 2: Adults take 60 mg of loxoprofen sodium (anhydrous) orally three times a day. For single-dose therapy, take 60-120 mg orally. 2. For indication 3: Adults take 60 mg of loxoprofen sodium (anhydrous) orally. Generally, it can be taken twice a day, with a maximum daily dose of 180 mg. Avoid taking on an empty stomach.

Precautions

This medication should be discussed with a doctor or pharmacist before use by individuals who regularly consume more than three alcoholic beverages per day. Drinking alcohol while taking this medication increases the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. This medication can affect the cardiovascular system and may increase the risk of serious thrombotic events such as myocardial infarction or stroke. Patients with cardiovascular conditions or risk factors should exercise caution and report any symptoms to healthcare providers immediately. This medication may lead to serious gastrointestinal side effects, including gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforation. Elderly patients or those with a history of gastrointestinal diseases are at a greater risk for these side effects and should be closely monitored while using it. Patients with a history of peptic ulcers, severe blood disorders, liver dysfunction, kidney dysfunction, and heart failure should not take this medication. Pregnant women in their third trimester, nursing mothers, and patients with inflammatory bowel disease should also avoid using this medication. Patients with a history of peptic ulcers, blood disorders, liver and kidney dysfunction, elderly patients, and those with hypertension should use this medication with caution and monitor their condition closely during use. If any abnormal symptoms occur during use, such as rash, itching, difficulty breathing, abdominal pain, blood in stool, dizziness, liver dysfunction, kidney dysfunction, or skin reactions, discontinue use immediately and consult healthcare providers. It is advisable not to take this medication in conjunction with other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, as it may interact with certain medications. If you are taking other medications, be sure to inform your healthcare provider. In early and mid-pregnancy, it should only be taken when the benefits are considered to outweigh the risks, and it should not be taken in the third trimester. It is safest to avoid this medication while breastfeeding. Safety for children has not been established, so it should be avoided in pediatric patients. Elderly patients are at an increased risk of side effects when taking this medication, so they should exercise particular caution. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container is not recommended for quality maintenance.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision changes, paralysis, urinary changes.

Mild side effects

  • Rash
  • itching
  • fever
  • abdominal pain
  • gastric discomfort
  • loss of appetite
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • diarrhea
  • constipation
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  • chest discomfort
  • indigestion
  • stomatitis
  • dry mouth
  • abdominal bloating
  • drowsiness
  • numbness
  • dizziness
  • headache
  • anemia
  • hemolytic anemia
  • leukopenia
  • thrombocytopenia
  • eosinophilia
  • edema
  • chest pain
  • anxiety
  • fatigue
  • palpitations
  • hematuria
  • proteinuria
  • fever
  • resolution
  • chest X-ray abnormalities
  • eosinophilia
  • abdominal pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • etc.

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets / bottle, 300 tablets / bottle

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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