Dexyfen Soft Capsule (Dexibuprofen)

Adult dosage

As dexibuprofen, take 300 mg orally 2 to 4 times a day. However, do not exceed 1,200 mg of dexibuprofen in a day.

This medication may cause gastric bleeding if taken by individuals who regularly consume more than three alcoholic beverages per day, so it is essential to consult with a doctor or pharmacist. This medication may increase the risk of cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases, so individuals with cardiovascular diseases or risk factors should consult a doctor before taking it and carefully monitor their symptoms. This medication may cause serious issues such as gastric bleeding, ulcers, or perforation, so caution is needed, especially for the elderly or those with a history of gastrointestinal diseases. Individuals with gastrointestinal ulcers or bleeding, severe liver dysfunction, kidney dysfunction, heart failure, or hypertension should not take this medication. Taking this medication along with aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may increase the risk of gastric bleeding and reduce its efficacy, so it is advisable not to use them in combination. While taking this medication, you should be cautious as dizziness or fatigue may occur during driving or operating machinery, and breastfeeding women should either stop nursing or discontinue taking this medication. Individuals with blood abnormalities, liver dysfunction, kidney dysfunction, hypertension, heart failure, the elderly, or children (6 years and older) must consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. If symptoms such as severe allergic reactions, skin rashes, gastrointestinal bleeding, liver dysfunction, kidney function deterioration, dizziness, headaches, or mental disturbances occur during use, discontinue the medication immediately and consult medical personnel. It is safest not to take this medication during pregnancy, especially after the 6th month, as it may affect the fetus, and women in early pregnancy or planning pregnancy should consult with a specialist before taking it. Long-term high-dose use requires regular blood tests and liver and kidney function tests, and the duration and dose should be kept to a minimum. In case of overdose, seek immediate treatment even if symptoms are absent, and emergency measures such as gastric lavage or dilution may be necessary. Store this medication in a cool, dry place, protected from direct sunlight, and out of the reach of children. Transferring to another container may cause quality deterioration or accidents, so care must be taken.

Serious side effects

• Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions
• Severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin adverse reactions
• Shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing, asthma attacks, abnormal breathing accompanied by cough + fever
• Jaundice, skin or eyes turning yellow, severe lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice)
• Sudden and severe headache,

Mild side effects

• Dyspepsia
• abdominal bloating
• heartburn
• upper abdominal pain
• diarrhea
• constipation
• loss of appetite
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain

Drug interactions

Do not take this medication with aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Additionally, it should not be combined with high doses (more than 15 mg/week) of methotrexate. Before taking, consult regarding corticosteroids, alcohol, digoxin, phenytoin, probenecid, sulfinpyrazone, sulfonylureas, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor antagonists, diuretics, lithium, coumarin anticoagulants, baclofen, immune suppressants.

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, ideally at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

A blue transparent oval soft capsule containing a colorless to light blue transparent liquid.

Package unit

10 capsules (10 capsules in PTP packaging x 1)