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Tropen Tablets (Dexamethasone D.C.)

Prescription medicationTabletOralExpired
Ingredient · strength
Dexibuprofen D.C.›400mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Samik Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Pink rectangular film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 200709004 · Notified 2007.08.03

This product's status changed to Expired on 2024.04.01. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Treatment of joint disorders (e.g., arthritis); relief of symptoms (e.g., pain) after trauma or surgery and symptoms of infection
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer 400 mg of dexibuprofen orally 2~3 times daily. However, do not exceed 1,200 mg of dexibuprofen per day.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Samik Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of joint disorders (e.g., arthritis); relief of symptoms (e.g., pain) after trauma or surgery and symptoms of infection

  • Chronic polyarthritis
  • rheumatoid arthritis
  • arthritis
  • ankylosing spondylitis
  • painful swelling
  • inflammation
  • pain
  • fever
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This medication is used for the treatment of chronic inflammatory joint diseases such as chronic polyarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, as well as arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. It also helps alleviate painful swelling and inflammation caused by trauma or postoperative conditions. It aids in treating infections accompanied by inflammation, pain, and fever, contributing to symptom improvement. It is used effectively to improve patients' pain and inflammatory conditions.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 400 mg of dexibuprofen orally 2~3 times daily. However, do not exceed 1,200 mg of dexibuprofen per day.

Precautions

This medication can cause stomach bleeding if taken by individuals who regularly consume more than 3 glasses of alcohol per day; consult a doctor or pharmacist. This medication may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease; patients with a history of heart disease or strokes, or risk factors, should be especially cautious. Serious gastrointestinal issues such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, or perforations can occur; elderly patients or those with a history of gastrointestinal disorders should exercise particular caution. Patients with gastrointestinal ulcers or bleeding, severe liver or kidney impairment, severe heart failure, or hypertension should not take this medication. The risk of gastrointestinal bleeding increases and efficacy may be reduced when taken with aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, so it is better to avoid taking them together. During treatment with this medication, breastfeeding should be discontinued or discussed with a doctor, and care is required when driving or operating machinery due to possible dizziness or fatigue. Patients with blood disorders, liver impairment, kidney impairment, high blood pressure, heart failure, or the elderly should consult a healthcare professional before use. This medication can interact with various drugs, so inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other medications. If severe allergic reactions, skin rashes, gastrointestinal bleeding, liver function abnormalities, or reduced kidney function occur during treatment, discontinue use immediately and consult healthcare professionals. Use should be avoided, particularly after the 6th month of pregnancy as it may harm the fetus; women planning to become pregnant or who may be pregnant should consult before use. This medication should be used at the lowest effective dose and for the shortest duration possible; during long-term use, regular health checks for liver, kidney, and blood status are necessary. In case of overdose, seek medical attention immediately; keep this medication out of reach of children and store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Side effects

Gastrointestinal bleeding, serious cardiovascular thrombotic reaction, myocardial infarction, stroke, bleeding of the stomach or intestines, ulcer, perforation, dyspepsia, abdominal distension, heartburn, pain in the upper abdomen, diarrhea, constipation, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, upper abdominal discomfort, esophagitis, esophageal stricture, diverticulitis exacerbation, nonspecific hemorrhagic colitis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, peptic ulcer gastrointestinal bleeding, perforation, blood in stool, gastritis, pancreatitis, thirst, stomatitis, erythema multiforme, systemic lupus erythematosus, hair loss, angioedema, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, eosinophilia, drug rash, rash, urticaria, itching, purpura, asthma attack, eczema, anaphylactic reaction, photosensitivity reaction, jaundice, elevated ALT, elevated AST, elevated ALP, liver dysfunction, hepatitis, rhinitis, bronchospasm, acute pneumonia, neglect, cancer infiltration, hearing loss, tinnitus, taste disturbance, fatigue, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, anxiety, restlessness, confusion, depression, aseptic meningitis, psychiatric disturbance, agitation, excitement, spatial disorientation, reversible toxic myopathy, hypotension, hypertension, palpitations, acute renal failure, oliguria, hematuria, protein in urine, BUN, elevated serum creatinine, hyperkalemia, decreased urine output, generalized edema, shortness of breath, lethargy, renal papillary necrosis, nephrotic syndrome, interstitial nephritis, peripheral edema, acute pulmonary edema, fluid retention, edema, decreased reproductive ability in women, periorbital edema, malaise, fever, nosebleed, exacerbation of inflammation, whining, facial edema, dyspepsia, pruritus, anaphylactic shock, rash, diarrhea, vomiting

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

Storage

Store this medication in an airtight container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Avoid placing it in excessively hot or cold places and store it away from direct sunlight.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Pink rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle

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