Rokprofen Tablets (Loxoprofen Sodium Hydrate)

Adult dose

1. For indications 1 and 2: Adults should take 60 mg of loxoprofen sodium (anhydrous) orally three times a day. For single therapy, take 60–120 mg orally. 2. For indication 3: Adults should take 60 mg of loxoprofen sodium (anhydrous) orally, ideally twice a day, with a maximum daily dosage of 180 mg. Taking it on an empty stomach is preferable.

This medication should be discussed with a doctor or pharmacist before use by individuals who regularly consume more than three glasses of alcohol per day. This drug may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, so individuals at risk of heart disease or stroke should exercise caution. It may cause serious gastrointestinal problems such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, or perforation, so those with gastrointestinal diseases or the elderly should use it cautiously. Individuals with peptic ulcers, severe liver or kidney impairment, heart failure patients, and those allergic to this drug or its components should not take it. It is also safe to avoid this drug for individuals who have had allergic reactions to asthma or aspirin. Pregnant women in late pregnancy or breastfeeding should not take this drug; caution is also advised for those in the early or mid-stages of pregnancy under doctor supervision. Long-term use of this drug may affect liver and kidney function, so regular examinations are necessary. Caution should be employed when taking this medication with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs as it may increase the risk of side effects. Consult your doctor if taking antihypertensives, diuretics, anticoagulants, etc., as there may be interactions. If symptoms like rash, itching, difficulty breathing, abdominal pain, bloody stool, swelling, severe headache, etc., occur during use, stop taking this medication immediately and consult medical personnel. Special attention is required for children and the elderly, and it is generally advisable to avoid use in children due to established safety concerns.

Serious side effects

Hives, swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pale skin, gastrointestinal bleeding, peptic ulcer, perforation, hematemesis, melena, blood in the stool, shock, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome), erythema multiforme, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, liver dysfunction (jaundice), fulminant hepatitis, acute renal failure, nephrotic syndrome, interstitial nephritis, dyspnea, interstitial pneumonia, asthma attack, severe.

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White round tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle