Elsofen Tablet 60 mg (Loxoprofen Sodium Hydrate)

Adult dose

The dose is 60 mg taken orally three times a day. For single-dose therapy, 60–120 mg is taken orally. For efficacy/effect 3, 60 mg is taken orally, with the principle being twice a day, with a maximum of 180 mg per day. It is advisable to avoid taking it on an empty stomach. The dosage may be adjusted as appropriate according to symptoms.

This medicine should be consulted with a doctor or pharmacist before taking if the patient regularly consumes three or more glasses of alcohol daily. High alcohol consumption may cause gastrointestinal bleeding when this medicine is taken. This medication can affect the cardiovascular system, increasing the risk of serious heart diseases such as myocardial infarction or stroke. Patients with a history of cardiovascular disease or risk factors need to be especially cautious. Both the doctor and the patient should carefully monitor for cardiovascular symptoms, and if symptoms appear, be prepared to respond immediately. This medicine can cause serious gastrointestinal side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforation. Older patients or those with a history of gastrointestinal diseases are at higher risk of side effects and should take caution. Immediate medical evaluation and treatment are required if gastrointestinal symptoms appear during use. Patients with certain conditions such as peptic ulcers, severe blood disorders, liver impairment, renal impairment, or heart failure should not use this medicine. In addition, patients allergic to the ingredients or who have had hypersensitivity reactions to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin should avoid it. Pregnant women in the late stages of pregnancy and breastfeeding women, as well as patients with specific genetic metabolic disorders, should also refrain from taking this medicine. Those with a history of peptic ulcers, liver impairment, renal impairment, blood disorders, hypertension, asthma, and older individuals should use this medicine cautiously. In such cases, regular monitoring and evaluations by a doctor are necessary. During use, hypersensitivity reactions such as skin rashes, itching, and hives may occur, and in severe cases, anaphylaxis symptoms like shock or breathing difficulties may arise. Gastrointestinal issues such as abdominal pain, gastrointestinal bleeding, vomiting, and diarrhea may also present, and if such symptoms occur, use should be stopped immediately and healthcare personnel informed. Neurological symptoms such as drowsiness, dizziness, and headaches may occur, as well as rare blood disorders or liver function impairment and renal impairment. Symptoms of heart failure or edema may occur, so monitoring for these symptoms is important. This medicine may increase the risk of side effects when taken with other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, so co-administration is discouraged. Additionally, there may be interactions with blood pressure medications, diuretics, anticoagulants, antibiotics, lithium, and methotrexate, so patients should inform their doctor or pharmacist of any medications they are taking. During pregnancy, especially in the late stages, this medicine should not be taken as it may pose risks to the fetus; in the early or mid-pregnancy stages, it should be administered only at the minimum dosage required. It is safest to avoid this medicine during breastfeeding. Safety for children has not been established, so caution is necessary when administering to pediatric patients. Older patients are at a higher risk of side effects and require special attention, and regular health checks are important. This medicine should be stored out of the reach of children, and it is advisable not to transfer it to other containers. Before administration, the risks and benefits of this medicine and other treatments should be carefully considered, and it is advisable to use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, pain in the mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, numbness, decreased urine output

Mild side effects

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

This medicine should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture from entering, and it should be kept at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. This will help maintain the efficacy and safety of the medication.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle