LC Pen Soft Capsule 400 mg (Ibuprofen)

Adult dose

Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, soft tissue injury, non-joint rheumatism, acute gout, psoriatic arthritis: As ibuprofen, take 200-600 mg in one dose 3-4 times daily. A maximum of 3200 mg can be administered per day. Mild to moderate pain, cold: Take 200-400 mg in one dose 3-4 times daily, adjusting as appropriate according to age and symptoms. Migraine:

Child dose

Inflammatory rheumatoid arthritis: Administer 30-40 mg per kg of body weight divided into 3-4 oral doses per day.

This drug may cause gastric bleeding if taken by persons who regularly consume more than three glasses of alcohol daily; therefore, it is essential to consult with a doctor or pharmacist. Taking this drug may increase the risk of cardiovascular issues such as myocardial infarction and stroke, especially in patients with existing cardiovascular conditions or those taking it for a prolonged period. This drug can cause severe gastrointestinal issues such as bleeding, ulcers, and perforation; thus, elderly patients or long-term users should be monitored more carefully. Patients with a history of gastrointestinal ulcers or bleeding, or severe blood, liver, kidney, or heart disease should not take this medication. Those who have an allergy to this drug or have asthma or aspirin hypersensitivity should also avoid it. It should not be used in the later stages of pregnancy as it may harm the fetus, and those undergoing cancer treatment should refrain from using it. Care should be taken not to exceed the recommended dosage, and it is safer not to take it in conjunction with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). While breastfeeding, it may be transmitted through breast milk and could cause adverse reactions in the baby, so breastfeeding should be stopped or medication should be discontinued. If there are blood disorders, liver or kidney dysfunction, heart disease, or hypertension, consulting a healthcare professional before taking this drug is essential. This medication may reduce the effects of aspirin and increase the risk of gastric bleeding if taken together, so caution is required. Interactions may occur if taken with specific antihypertensive medications, lithium, diuretics, anticancer drugs, anticoagulants, serotonin reuptake inhibitors, so it is advisable to consult a professional. Those allergic to the pigments included in this medication should take it cautiously. If severe allergic reactions, skin rashes, breathing difficulties, severe abdominal pain, bleeding, or abnormal liver function occur while taking this medication, discontinue use immediately and consult medical personnel. This medication should be taken for the shortest duration and at the minimum dose possible, and regular blood, liver, and kidney tests should be conducted during long-term use. During pregnancy, especially after 20 weeks, it can affect fetal kidney function; therefore, it should only be taken at minimum doses when necessary, and amniotic fluid status should be monitored through ultrasound. Keep out of reach of children, and store securely in the original container.

Serious side effects

• Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor
• Severe rash with high fever, blistering, peeling skin, and pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, cough + breathing difficulties with fever
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy
• Sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision disturbances, paralysis
• Notable decrease in urine output

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• indigestion
• diarrhea
• discomfort in the upper abdomen
• oral ulcers
• constipation
• black stools
• skin rashes

Drug interactions

Do not take this medication with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, low-dose aspirin, or high-dose methotrexate. Consult a doctor or pharmacist if taking with ACE inhibitors, lithium, furosemide and thiazide diuretics, low-dose methotrexate, anticoagulants (such as warfarin), and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Orange transparent oval soft capsule containing a colorless or orange content

Package unit

10 capsules (10 capsules in PTP packaging * 1)