Rofen Tablet 60 mg (Sodium Loxoprofen Hydrate)

Adult dose

Take 60 mg orally three times a day. For a single dose, take 60-120 mg orally. For principle dosing, take 60 mg orally, with a maximum daily dose of 180 mg, ideally divided into two doses. It is preferable to avoid taking it on an empty stomach. Adjust the dosage appropriately according to the symptoms.

Individuals who regularly consume more than three alcoholic drinks per day should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. Otherwise, gastrointestinal bleeding may occur. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including this medication, may increase the risk of cardiovascular thromboembolism, myocardial infarction, and stroke, so special caution is required in patients with a history of cardiovascular diseases or risk factors. Additionally, this drug can cause serious gastrointestinal adverse reactions such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforation, so elderly patients or those with a history of gastrointestinal diseases should use it with more caution. Patients with peptic ulcers, severe blood disorders, liver impairment, kidney impairment, heart failure, and those allergic to this drug or its components should not take this medication. Patients with a history of allergic reactions to aspirin or other NSAIDs or with a history of asthma should also avoid it. Pregnant women in the late stages of pregnancy, breastfeeding mothers, patients with inflammatory bowel disease, and patients with lactose intolerance should not take this medication. Patients with a history of peptic ulcers, blood disorders, liver impairment, kidney impairment, heart failure, and hypertension should take this medication with special care, and consult a physician if necessary. This medication may cause various side effects such as allergic reactions, gastrointestinal bleeding, liver dysfunction, kidney abnormalities, and skin rashes, so if any abnormal symptoms occur, stop taking it immediately and consult a medical professional. This medication should be used at the minimum effective dose for the shortest duration necessary, and regular blood tests and liver/kidney function tests are required during long-term use. It should not be combined with other NSAIDs, and it may interact with certain antidiabetic agents, antibiotics, anticoagulants, diuretics, lithium, methotrexate, so it is essential to inform your healthcare provider of any medications currently being taken. Care should be taken when using during early and middle pregnancy, and it should not be taken at all in the late stages of pregnancy. It is also safer not to take this medication while breastfeeding. The safety of this medication in children has not been established, so it is advisable not to administer it to pediatric patients. Elderly patients have a higher risk of side effects and should use this medication with increased caution. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to different containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), difficulty breathing, shock, symptoms resembling anaphylaxis, gastrointestinal bleeding, peptic ulcer, perforation, hematemesis, melena, bloody stools, bleeding associated with shock, colonic perforation, liver dysfunction (including jaundice), fulminant hepatitis, acute kidney failure, nephrotic syndrome, interstitial nephritis, interstitial pneumonia, asthma attacks, skin and mucosal syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome), erythema multiforme, acute generalized exanthema

Mild side effects

Rash, itching, fever, abdominal pain, discomfort in the upper abdomen, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, chest tightness, indigestion, stomatitis, dry mouth, abdominal bloating, drowsiness, numbness, dizziness, headache, anemia, hemolytic anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, eosinophilia, hematuria, proteinuria, fever, resolution, chest pain, anxiety, fatigue, palpitations, aseptic meningitis-related symptoms (headache, nausea, vomiting, neck stiffness, consciousness

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to keep out air and moisture, and it is best kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain its effectiveness over time.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle