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Roxowin Tablets (Sodium Loxoprofen Hydrate)

Roxowin Tablets (Sodium Loxoprofen Hydrate)

Prescription medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Loxoprofen Sodium Hydrate›68.1mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
(주)비보존제약
Appearance
Light pink round tablets
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201505725 · Approved 2015.08.17 · Insurance code 658202900

Summary

Main use
Anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects for chronic rheumatic arthritis and osteoarthritis, and antipyretic and analgesic effects for acute upper respiratory inflammation.
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
1. For indications 1 and 2 ○ 60 mg orally, three times a day. For a single therapy, take 60-120 mg orally. 2. For indication 3 ○ 60 mg orally, and in principle, can be taken twice a day, with a maximum daily dose of 180 mg. It is preferable to avoid taking on an empty stomach and adjust according to symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)비보존제약

Efficacy & effects

Anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects for chronic rheumatic arthritis and osteoarthritis, and antipyretic and analgesic effects for acute upper respiratory inflammation.

  • Chronic rheumatic arthritis
  • osteoarthritis
  • lower back pain
  • periarthritis of the shoulder
  • cervical radiculopathy
  • postoperative pain
  • post-traumatic pain
  • post-extraction pain
  • acute upper respiratory inflammation
  • acute bronchitis
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This medication helps alleviate various inflammatory pains such as chronic rheumatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, lower back pain, periarthritis of the shoulder, and cervical radiculopathy. It also reduces inflammation and pain after surgery, trauma, and tooth extraction, aiding in recovery. It is also used to lower fever and pain caused by infections such as acute upper respiratory inflammation. Thus, this medication effectively reduces inflammation, pain, and fever.

How to take

Adult dose

1. For indications 1 and 2 ○ 60 mg orally, three times a day. For a single therapy, take 60-120 mg orally. 2. For indication 3 ○ 60 mg orally, and in principle, can be taken twice a day, with a maximum daily dose of 180 mg. It is preferable to avoid taking on an empty stomach and adjust according to symptoms.

Precautions

This medication should be discussed with a doctor or pharmacist before use by those who regularly drink more than three glasses of alcohol daily. Increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding may occur in those who consume alcohol excessively. This medication may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, so those with heart or vascular problems or risk factors should use it with caution. If cardiovascular symptoms appear, consult a doctor immediately, and be well-informed about the symptoms beforehand. This medication may cause serious gastrointestinal adverse reactions such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforation, so those with a history of gastrointestinal diseases or the elderly should use it with more caution. If symptoms of gastrointestinal bleeding or abdominal pain occur during use, stop taking it immediately and go to the hospital. Those with specific conditions such as peptic ulcer, severe blood disorders, liver dysfunction, kidney dysfunction, and heart failure should not use this medication. Those with a history of hypersensitivity or allergies to aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should also avoid this medication. Pregnant women in the late stages of pregnancy and breastfeeding mothers, as well as those with inflammatory bowel disease, should not use this medication. Those with a history of peptic ulcers or problems with kidney or liver function, patients with hypertension, the elderly, and heart failure patients should use this medication with caution and closely monitor their status during use. If allergic symptoms such as rash, itching, difficulty breathing, or blood pressure drop occur during the use of this medication, stop taking it immediately and inform medical personnel. Gastrointestinal symptoms may include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and bloody stools, and if these symptoms are severe, visit a hospital immediately. This medication may cause neurological symptoms such as drowsiness, dizziness, and headaches, so caution is required when driving or operating machinery. Liver and kidney function abnormalities may occur, so if taking this medication for a long time, regular blood tests and liver and kidney function tests should be conducted. The risk of side effects may increase when this medication is taken with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, so it is advisable not to take them together. Also, there may be interactions with specific drugs, so if taking other medications, it is essential to inform a doctor or pharmacist. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use this medication at the minimum dose and for the shortest duration possible, and it should never be taken in late pregnancy. Breastfeeding mothers should also refrain from taking this medication. Safety in children has not been established, so it is better not to use it in pediatric patients. Elderly patients are at greater risk of side effects when taking this medication, so special caution is advised. Finally, this medication should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers for safety.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, shock, anaphylactic-like symptoms, peptic ulcer, perforation, hematemesis, melena, bleeding, 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, asthma attack

Mild side effects

  • Rash
  • itching
  • fever
  • abdominal pain
  • discomfort in the stomach
  • loss of appetite
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • diarrhea
  • constipation
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  • sensation of chest heat
  • indigestion
  • stomatitis
  • dryness of mouth
  • abdominal distension
  • drowsiness
  • numbness
  • dizziness
  • headache
  • anemia
  • hemolytic anemia
  • leukopenia
  • thrombocytopenia
  • eosinophilia
  • hematuria
  • proteinuria
  • fever
  • dry skin
  • abnormal chest X-ray results
  • eosinophilia
  • edema
  • chest pain
  • anxiety
  • fatigue
  • palpitations

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent deterioration from air or light. It is advisable to maintain storage temperatures between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Light pink round tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle

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