Lirox Tablet (Loxoprofen Sodium Hydrate)

Adult dose

Administer 60 mg of loxoprofen sodium (anhydrous) orally three times a day. For a single-dose therapy, administer 60-120 mg orally. Alternatively, administer 60 mg orally, generally up to twice a day, with a maximum of 180 mg per day. It is preferable to avoid taking it on an empty stomach and adjust the dosage according to symptoms.

People who regularly consume more than three glasses of alcohol daily should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. This medication can cause gastrointestinal bleeding, so caution is needed. Those with cardiovascular diseases or risk factors may experience an increased risk of myocardial infarction or stroke when taking this medication, so they should discuss it with their doctor and closely monitor their symptoms. Serious gastrointestinal issues such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforations may occur, and particular caution is required for the elderly or those with a history of gastrointestinal diseases. Patients with peptic ulcers, severe blood abnormalities, significantly impaired liver or kidney function, heart failure, and specific allergies should not take this medication. Individuals who have previously had allergic reactions to this medication or similar medications should also avoid taking it. If skin rash, itching, hives, breathing difficulties, blood pressure drop, or other hypersensitivity reactions occur while taking this medication, stop taking it immediately and consult a doctor. Gastrointestinal symptoms may include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and blood in stool; if these symptoms are severe, inform healthcare personnel immediately. This medication can cause neurological symptoms such as drowsiness, dizziness, and headaches, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. Regular blood and liver function tests are recommended, as this medication may impair liver or kidney function. The risk of side effects may increase when taken with other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, so it is advisable not to take them together. Particularly, interactions may occur when combined with antihypertensives, diuretics, anticoagulants, lithium, and methotrexate, so inform your doctor and take precautions. It should not be taken during late pregnancy, as it may harm the fetus, and women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should consult a doctor before use. It is also safer for breastfeeding women not to take this medication. Safety in children has not been established, so it is better not to use it in pediatric patients. The elderly have a higher risk of side effects and should be particularly cautious when taking it. This medication should be taken for the minimum necessary dosage and duration, and if any abnormal symptoms occur, consult healthcare personnel immediately. Keep out of reach of children, and it is advisable not to transfer to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, shock, anaphylactic-like symptoms, peptic ulcers, perforations, vomiting blood, hematochezia, blood in stool, shock, Stevens-Johnson syndrome (mucous membrane syndrome), toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome), fulminant hepatitis, jaundice, acute renal failure, interstitial nephritis, dyspnea, asthma attack, interstitial pneumonia, palpitations, aseptic meningitis, angioedema, facial swelling (periorbital edema, oral edema)

Mild side effects

• Rash
• itching
• fever
• abdominal pain
• discomfort in the stomach
• loss of appetite
• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• constipation

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

White to off-white round tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle