Iroksen Tablet (Loxoprofen Sodium)

Adult dose

The usual dosage is 60 mg per dose, taken orally 3 times a day. For single-dose therapy, 60 to 120 mg is taken orally. The usual administration is 60 mg orally and can be taken twice a day, with the maximum allowable daily dose being 180 mg. It is preferable to avoid taking it on an empty stomach. Dosage may be adjusted according to symptoms.

This medication should be consulted with a doctor or pharmacist before use by individuals who regularly consume more than three alcoholic drinks a day. Consuming this medication can increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding in heavy drinkers. It can affect the cardiovascular system, so those with heart diseases or risk factors should be particularly cautious. There may be serious symptoms such as heart attack or stroke during use, so careful observation of symptoms is required. Additionally, this medication may burden the gastrointestinal tract and can cause serious gastrointestinal issues, such as bleeding, ulcers, or perforation. Elderly patients or those with a history of gastrointestinal diseases should use it more cautiously and should notify a doctor immediately if symptoms like abdominal pain or bleeding occur. Patients with a history of peptic ulcers, severe blood disorders, liver dysfunction, kidney dysfunction, heart failure, or allergies to the ingredients of this medication should not take it. Those with hypersensitivity to aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should also avoid it. Caution is advised for those with a history of peptic ulcers, hypertension, asthma, or blood coagulation disorders, and special attention is necessary for women in their early or mid-pregnancy. If allergic symptoms such as skin rashes, itching, breathing difficulties, or blood pressure drops occur, discontinue use immediately and inform medical personnel. This medication can affect liver and kidney functions; therefore, regular blood tests and liver function tests are necessary, and any abnormal symptoms should be reported immediately. It is advisable not to take this medication with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and to be cautious when combining it with certain hypertension medications, anticoagulants, lithium, and methotrexate. It should not be taken during late pregnancy as it poses risks to the fetus, and it should also be avoided during breastfeeding. Safety for pediatric use has not been established, so it is advisable not to use it in children. Elderly patients are at a higher risk for side effects when taking this medication, so caution is warranted. Finally, this medication should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, difficulty breathing or wheezing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, and urinary issues.

Mild side effects

• Occasionally may cause rash
• itching
• fever
• abdominal pain
• discomfort in the stomach
• loss of appetite
• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• constipation

This medication must be stored in a tightly closed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture and should be kept at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Storing it this way helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 600 tablets/bottle