Taxen Soft Capsule (Naproxen)

Adult dose

1. Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis: Administer 250-500 mg of naproxen orally twice a day (every 12 hours). 2. Acute gout: Administer an initial dose of 750 mg of naproxen orally and then 250 mg orally every 8 hours until the attack subsides. 3. Musculoskeletal disorders, postoperative pain, pain after tooth extraction, dysmenorrhea, tendinitis, bursitis: Administer naproxen at an initial dose of

This medication may cause gastrointestinal bleeding if taken by individuals who regularly consume more than three drinks per day, so it is essential to consult a doctor or pharmacist. This medication may affect the cardiovascular system, increasing the risk of heart attack or stroke, and caution is particularly required for those with cardiovascular diseases or risk factors. Serious issues such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforation may occur, so elderly patients or those with a history of gastrointestinal diseases should consider this carefully before taking the medication. Individuals with peptic ulcers, severe liver or kidney impairment, severe blood disorders, hypertension, or cardiac insufficiency should not take this medication. Those with a history of hypersensitivity, asthma, rhinitis, or nasal polyps should also avoid this medication. This medication may cause various serious side effects, so if any symptoms such as shortness of breath, rash, severe abdominal pain, bleeding, jaundice, or renal impairment occur while taking it, the use should be stopped immediately, and a doctor should be consulted. It is safest to use the minimum effective dose for the shortest duration possible, and regular blood tests and liver and kidney function tests may be necessary. This medication may interact with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or specific medications, so if any other medications are being taken, it is essential to inform the doctor or pharmacist. It is advisable to avoid taking this medication, particularly in the late stages of pregnancy, and breastfeeding women are also recommended not to use it. Caution should be taken when administering this medication to children and the elderly, and any adverse reaction should be closely monitored. In the case of overdose, symptoms such as drowsiness, indigestion, and vomiting may occur, so in such cases, it is necessary to visit a medical institution immediately for appropriate treatment. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and not transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• severe swelling
• shortness of breath
• cold sweat
• gastrointestinal bleeding
• gastric ulcer
• gastric perforation
• hematemesis
• black stools
• blood vomiting

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• loss of appetite
• indigestion
• heartburn
• diarrhea
• constipation
• stomatitis
• abdominal bloating
• black stools

Drug interactions

This medication should not be taken with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, naproxen derivatives, or high-dose methotrexate. Avoid concomitant use with hydantoin anticonvulsants, sulfonamides, sulfonylurea hypoglycemics, propranolol and other beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors (such as captopril), loop diuretics and thiazide diuretics, probenecid, aspirin, lithium, low-dose methotrexate, and coumarin anticoagulants (such as warfarin.

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture and is best kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the medication's effectiveness and prevent degradation.

Appearance

A transparent oval soft capsule containing a colorless to slightly yellow transparent substance.

Package unit

10 capsules (10 capsules/PTPX1), 30 capsules/bottle, 40 capsules/bottle