Labopen Tablet (Zaltoprofen)

Adult dose

For Zaltoprofen, take 80 mg orally three times a day. For single doses, take 80 to 160 mg orally.

This medication may increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding in individuals who regularly consume three or more alcoholic beverages daily, so it must be discussed with a doctor or pharmacist. As a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, it may increase the risk of cardiovascular events and serious complications such as myocardial infarction or stroke; therefore, patients with cardiovascular disease or risk factors should exercise caution. Monitoring for cardiovascular symptoms is necessary during treatment, and appropriate action must be taken immediately if symptoms develop. Additionally, this medication can cause serious gastrointestinal side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforation, hence elderly patients or those with a history of gastrointestinal disease should be particularly careful. If gastrointestinal abnormalities occur, immediate discontinuation and consultation with a healthcare provider are required. Patients with a history of peptic ulcers, severe blood disorders, significant liver or kidney impairments, heart failure, those with a known allergy to this medication or its ingredients, patients sensitive to aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, pregnant women in late stages of pregnancy, and lactating women should not take this medication. Caution should also be exercised for patients with a history of peptic ulcers, blood disorders, liver or kidney disease, heart failure, asthma, hypertension, and elderly patients; these individuals should use the medication carefully and consult with a healthcare provider prior to use. While taking this medication, side effects such as gastrointestinal disturbances, headaches, dizziness, allergic reactions, blood disorders, and liver or kidney dysfunction may occur; therefore, symptoms should be reported to a healthcare provider immediately. It is advisable to take this medication at the lowest possible dose for the shortest duration, and regular blood tests and liver and kidney function tests are needed with long-term use. Interactions may occur if used concurrently with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, ACE inhibitors, diuretics, anticoagulants, lithium, methotrexate, etc., so patients must inform their healthcare provider of any other medications being taken. This medication should be avoided during late pregnancy due to risks to the fetus, and during early or mid-pregnancy, it should be taken only after careful discussion with a healthcare provider. Nursing mothers should avoid this medication, as its components may pass into breast milk. Safety in pediatric patients has not been established, so caution is needed. In elderly patients, renal function decline and decreased plasma proteins may result in increased drug concentration, thus requiring careful dosage adjustment and monitoring. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and care should be taken not to transfer it to other containers, which may affect quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, itching, shortness of breath, severe allergic reactions, skin-mucous membrane syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the mouth/eyes, severe skin adverse reactions, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice, yellowing of the skin or eyes, extreme malaise, liver dysfunction, sudden onset of

Mild side effects

• Gastrointestinal discomfort
• abdominal pain
• vomiting
• epigastric pain
• stomatitis
• nausea
• diarrhea
• abdominal cramps
• feelings of a full stomach
• heartburn

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture and should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is recommended to maintain the storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the drug's effectiveness and safety over time.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle