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Zaleton Tablet (Zaltoprofen)

Zaleton Tablet (Zaltoprofen)

Prescription medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Zaltoprofen›80mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
(주)셀트리온제약
Appearance
White circular film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201602274 · Approved 2016.04.22 · Insurance code 693902200

Summary

Main use
Anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects in chronic rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis (such as low back pain)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Zaltoprofen 80 mg is taken orally three times a day. For single-dose administration, take 80 to 160 mg orally.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)셀트리온제약

Efficacy & effects

Anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects in chronic rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis (such as low back pain)

  • Chronic rheumatoid arthritis
  • osteoarthritis
  • low back pain
  • shoulder periarthritis
  • cervical spondylosis
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This medication helps relieve various inflammatory diseases and pain such as chronic rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis), low back pain, shoulder periarthritis, and cervical spondylosis. It is also effective in reducing inflammation and pain that occurs after surgery, trauma, and tooth extraction. It helps quickly improve the patient’s uncomfortable symptoms to avoid interference with daily life. It is used to reduce inflammation and alleviate pain.

How to take

Adult dose

Zaltoprofen 80 mg is taken orally three times a day. For single-dose administration, take 80 to 160 mg orally.

Precautions

This medication carries a risk of gastrointestinal bleeding for individuals who drink three or more glasses of alcohol regularly every day; it is essential to consult with a doctor or pharmacist. This medication may increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, potentially leading to serious problems such as myocardial infarction or stroke; patients with cardiovascular diseases or risk factors should be particularly cautious. This medication can cause serious gastrointestinal adverse reactions such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforation, so special care should be taken for elderly patients or those with a history of gastrointestinal diseases. Patients with a history of peptic ulcer, severe blood abnormalities, severe liver dysfunction, severe kidney dysfunction, severe heart failure, and those allergic to this medication or similar medications should not take this medication. This medication should not be administered to patients with a history of asthma, urticaria, or allergic reactions, and is contraindicated for pain treatment before or after coronary artery bypass surgery, nursing mothers, pregnant women in late pregnancy, and patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Certain patient groups, such as those with a history of peptic ulcers, blood abnormalities, liver dysfunction, kidney dysfunction, heart failure, hypertension, asthma, and the elderly, should be observed more carefully when using this medication. Adverse effects such as gastrointestinal discomfort, headache, dizziness, skin rash, blood abnormalities, liver function abnormalities, and kidney function abnormalities may occur during the use of this medication, so if any symptoms arise, medical personnel must be notified immediately. This medication can interact with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, certain blood pressure medications, anticoagulants, and anticancer drugs, so if other medications are being taken, it is vital to inform the healthcare provider. It should not be taken in late pregnancy as it may pose a risk to the fetus, and it should be administered cautiously during the early and mid-pregnancy. It is also recommended that nursing mothers refrain from using this medication. Safety for children has not been established, so it should generally not be administered to children. Elderly patients may have decreased kidney function, leading to prolonged retention of the medication in the body, thereby requiring dosage adjustment and close monitoring of their condition. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children, and transferring it to another container should be avoided to maintain quality and safety.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain of oral/eye mucous membranes, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headaches, seizures, disorientation, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output, extreme swelling with accompanying high blood pressure, shock

Mild side effects

  • Gastrointestinal discomfort
  • abdominal pain
  • vomiting sensation
  • upper abdominal pain
  • stomatitis
  • nausea
  • diarrhea
  • abdominal pain
  • stomach heaviness
  • heartburn
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  • loss of appetite
  • constipation
  • glossitis
  • thirst
  • abdominal bloating
  • headache
  • drowsiness
  • dizziness
  • tingling
  • rash
  • dermatitis
  • eczema
  • itching
  • fatigue
  • dysuria
  • urinary disorders
  • fever
  • flushing
  • polyuria
  • dyspepsia
  • abdominal pain
  • dizziness
  • gastritis

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

Storage

This medication is 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 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White circular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle

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