Hyurox Tablet (Sodium Loxoprofen Hydrate)

Adult dose

1. For indications 1 and 2: Adult: Sodium loxoprofen (anhydrous) 60 mg orally three times a day. For a single-dose therapy, 60-120 mg can be administered orally. 2. For indication 3: Adult: Sodium loxoprofen (anhydrous) 60 mg orally. Principally, it can be taken twice a day, with a maximum daily dose of 180 mg. It is advisable to avoid taking it on an empty stomach.

This medication may pose a risk of gastric bleeding if taken by those who regularly consume more than three alcoholic drinks per day, so it must be consulted with a doctor or pharmacist. Persons with cardiovascular diseases or risk factors should be cautious, as this medication can cause serious cardiovascular problems such as myocardial infarction or stroke, and cardiovascular symptoms should be closely monitored during use. This medication can cause ulcers or bleeding in the stomach and intestines, so elderly patients or those with a history of gastrointestinal diseases should be particularly careful. Do not take this medication if you have a history of peptic ulcers, severe liver impairment, kidney impairment, heart failure, are allergic to this medication or any of its ingredients, are in late-stage pregnancy, or are breastfeeding. Those with a history of peptic ulcers or liver and kidney function impairment, patients with hypertension or heart failure, individuals with blood coagulation problems or on anticoagulants, and women in the early or mid-stages of pregnancy should take this medication cautiously after consulting a doctor. If any allergic symptoms such as rash, itching, hives, difficulty breathing, or low blood pressure occur, stop taking the medication immediately and inform medical personnel. If gastrointestinal bleeding symptoms such as hematemesis, bloody stools, or abdominal pain occur, stop taking the medication immediately and seek medical care. This medication may cause central nervous system symptoms such as drowsiness, dizziness, and headache, so caution is warranted when driving or operating machinery. Various adverse reactions such as liver or kidney dysfunction, anemia, edema, skin rashes may occur, so regular examinations are necessary, and if any abnormal symptoms arise, consult a doctor immediately. Drug interactions may occur when taken with other NSAIDs, anticoagulants, diuretics, lithium, methotrexate, etc., so inform your doctor about all medications you are taking. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should be cautious when using this medication, and particularly in late pregnancy, it should not be taken under any circumstances. It is recommended that breastfeeding women avoid taking this medication. Safety for children has not been established, so it is recommended not to use it in children. Elderly patients should be more cautious when taking this medication due to a higher risk of adverse reactions. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and should not be transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

• Hives, severe swelling, tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor → severe allergic reaction.
• Peptic ulcer, perforation, hematemesis, melena, bloody stools, shock accompanied by gastrointestinal bleeding → severe gastrointestinal adverse reactions.
• Severe skin adverse reactions: Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, erythema multiforme, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, DRESS syndrome.
• Difficulty breathing, asthma attacks.

Mild side effects

• Occasionally
• rash
• itching
• fever
• drowsiness
• numbness
• dizziness
• headache
• abdominal pain
• discomfort in the stomach area

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius to ensure the efficacy and stability of the medication.

Appearance

White, round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle