Lona Pen Tablet (Loxoprofen Sodium Hydrate)

Adult dose

Take 60 mg orally three times daily. For single doses, take 60-120 mg orally. Can take up to 180 mg orally, twice a day. It is preferable to avoid taking it on an empty stomach. Adjust dosage appropriately according to symptoms.

This medication may increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding for individuals who regularly consume more than three glasses of alcohol per day. Therefore, consultation with a doctor or pharmacist is necessary. This medication can affect the cardiovascular system, potentially increasing the risk of myocardial infarction and stroke, requiring caution, especially in patients with cardiovascular diseases or risk factors. Serious adverse reactions such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforations may occur, so it should be used with caution in patients with a history of gastrointestinal disease or the elderly. Patients with specific conditions such as peptic ulcers, severe blood disorders, liver impairment, kidney impairment, and heart failure should not use this medication. Patients with a history of allergic reactions or hypersensitivity, pregnant women in late pregnancy, nursing mothers, and patients with inflammatory bowel disease should also refrain from using this medication. Patients with a history of peptic ulcers or abnormal kidney and liver function should use this medication cautiously and may require regular examinations for prolonged use. If hypersensitivity reactions such as rash, urticaria, or difficulty breathing occur during use, discontinue use immediately and seek medical attention. If gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting, or blood in stool occur, discontinue use immediately and seek appropriate treatment. Symptoms affecting the nervous system, such as drowsiness, dizziness, and headache, may occur, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. Symptoms of liver dysfunction, renal impairment, blood abnormalities, or heart failure should be monitored, and consultation with a physician is advised if such symptoms occur. It is recommended not to combine this medication with other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and to inform your doctor of any interactions with specific medications. Use during pregnancy, especially in late pregnancy, should be avoided as it may be harmful to the fetus, and use during breastfeeding should also be avoided. Safety in children has not been established, so it is preferable not to administer this medication to children. Elderly patients are at higher risk for gastrointestinal bleeding or renal impairment and should use this medication with particular caution. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, exfoliative dermatitis, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination changes

Mild side effects

• Occasionally
• rash
• itching
• fever
• abdominal pain
• discomfort in the upper abdomen
• loss of appetite
• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. Additionally, it should be kept at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C to maintain its efficacy.

Appearance

Round tablets, white to pale yellow in color

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle