Carol Joint Tablet (Ibuprofen Arginine)

Adult dosage

Adults: Take 1 tablet with water every 4～6 hours. Up to 3 tablets per day (equivalent to 1,200mg of ibuprofen) may be taken.

Children's dosage

Children 12 years of age and older: Take 1 tablet with water every 4～6 hours. Up to 3 tablets per day (equivalent to 1,200mg of ibuprofen) may be taken.

This medication should not be taken by patients with peptic ulcers, severe blood disorders, or those allergic to this drug's components. Individuals with bronchial asthma or a history of allergic reactions to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin should also refrain from using this medication. Pregnant women, especially in the late stages of pregnancy, should not take this drug as it may pose risks to the fetus. Caution is advised when taking certain medications concurrently, including probenecid, digoxin, phenytoin, antihypertensives, aspirin, lithium, methotrexate, and warfarin. Individuals who consume alcohol regularly should consult a physician or pharmacist before taking this medication, and those at risk of cardiovascular disease should be aware that this drug may increase the risk of heart attacks or strokes. Additionally, this drug can cause serious gastrointestinal adverse reactions such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforation, so patients should carefully monitor for gastrointestinal symptoms during use. Nursing mothers should avoid taking this medication while breastfeeding, as it can be transmitted to breast milk and affect the infant. Before taking this medication, individuals with a history of peptic ulcers, liver dysfunction, kidney dysfunction, or heart failure should consult healthcare professionals, and caution is also warranted in the elderly. If any abnormal symptoms like nausea, abdominal pain, headache, dizziness, skin rash, jaundice, or bleeding occur during use, discontinue the medication immediately and consult a healthcare professional. This medication should be taken for the shortest duration and at the lowest effective dose, with regular blood tests and liver/kidney function tests required for long-term use. Lastly, keep this medication out of reach of children and store it in its original container.

Nausea, abdominal distension, abdominal pain, heartburn, loss of appetite, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, gastritis, gastrointestinal ulcer with bleeding, reactive suppression, headache, depression, dizziness, insomnia, panic, altered consciousness, neurogenic seizure, aseptic meningitis, tinnitus, hearing loss, amblyopia, urticaria, purpura, itching, rash, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, photosensitive reactions, drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, jaundice, elevated GOT, elevated GPT, elevated AL-P, aplastic anemia, hemolytic anemia, autoimmune hemorrhagic anemia, bleeding, granulocytopenia, thrombocytopenia, impaired platelet function, acute renal failure, reduced urine output, hematuria, increased urinary protein, elevated BUN, elevated serum creatinine, hyperkalemia, renal failure, nephritis, edematous renal impairment, generalized edema, acute pulmonary edema, bronchospasm, metabolic acidosis

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture, and keep it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage helps maintain its efficacy and prevents degradation.

Appearance

White to almost white oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle