Rockpro Tablet (Loxoprofen Sodium Hydrate)

Adult dose

For indications 1 and 2: Take 60 mg orally three times a day. For single-dose therapy, take 60-120 mg orally. For indication 3: Take 60 mg orally twice a day. The maximum dose per day can be up to 180 mg. It is preferable to avoid taking it on an empty stomach. Adjust dosage as appropriate according to symptoms.

This medication may pose a risk of gastrointestinal bleeding if taken regularly by those who consume more than three glasses of alcohol daily, and it is essential to consult a doctor or pharmacist. This drug may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and could lead to serious cardiovascular issues such as myocardial infarction or stroke. Patients with cardiovascular diseases or risk factors should use it with caution and notify healthcare professionals immediately if symptoms occur. This medication can cause serious gastrointestinal issues such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, or perforation. Special care is needed for the elderly or those with a history of gastrointestinal disorders, and if symptoms like abdominal pain, blood in stool, or vomiting occur, use should be stopped immediately, and healthcare professionals should be consulted. Patients with a history of peptic ulcers, severe blood disorders, liver dysfunction, kidney disorders, heart failure, or allergies to this medication or its components, as well as those with a history of allergic reactions to aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, should not take this medication. Those with past occurrences of peptic ulcers, blood disorders, liver dysfunction, kidney disorders, heart failure, asthma, and high blood pressure should use this medication with increased caution and require strict monitoring by healthcare professionals. This drug may cause hypersensitivity reactions such as skin rash, itching, and hives, and in severe cases, life-threatening reactions like shock or anaphylaxis may occur, necessitating immediate discontinuation of the medication and medical treatment. Gastrointestinal side effects may include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and blood in stool, which can lead to gastrointestinal perforation or bleeding in severe cases, requiring care. Neurological symptoms may include drowsiness, dizziness, headaches, thus caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. This medication may affect liver and kidney function, so regular testing is necessary before and after administration for patients with liver or kidney disorders. Additionally, this drug may interact with other medications, so patients taking blood sugar-lowering agents, antibiotics, antihypertensives, anticoagulants, lithium, or methotrexate must inform healthcare professionals. In late pregnancy, it may pose risks to the fetus, so it should not be taken; in early or mid-pregnancy, it should only be taken at the minimum dose when absolutely necessary. It is advisable to avoid this medication while breastfeeding. Safety regarding use in pediatric patients has not been established, so it is generally not recommended for children. Elderly individuals are at a higher risk of adverse effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding or reduced kidney function, necessitating special caution during use. This medication should be taken at the minimum effective dose for the shortest duration necessary, and if any abnormal symptoms occur during use, immediate consultation with healthcare professionals is required. Finally, keep this medication out of reach of children and avoid transferring it to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, shock, anaphylaxis-like symptoms, peptic ulcers, perforation, intestinal bleeding, blood in stool, hematemesis, severe skin adverse reactions (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, erythema multiforme, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, mucocutaneous syndrome, DRESS syndrome), liver dysfunction (jaundice, fulminant hepatitis), acute renal failure, nephrotic syndrome, interstitial nephritis.

Mild side effects

• Occasionally
• rashes
• itching
• fever
• abdominal pain
• discomfort in the upper abdomen
• loss of appetite
• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture; therefore, it should be stored in a sealed container. It is best kept at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer duration.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle