Roxocor (Roxoprofen Sodium Hydrate)

Adult dose

1. In the case of efficacy/effect 1, 2 ○ Adults: Take 60 mg of Roxoprofen Sodium (anhydrous) orally three times a day. For one-time therapy, administer 60-120 mg orally at once. 2. In the case of efficacy/effect 3 ○ Adults: Take 60 mg of Roxoprofen Sodium (anhydrous) orally. In principle, it can be administered twice a day, with a maximum of 180 mg per day. It is advisable to avoid taking it on an empty stomach.

This medication may cause gastrointestinal bleeding in individuals who consume three or more alcoholic beverages daily, so it is essential to consult a physician or pharmacist. This medication may have cardiovascular effects and increase the risk of serious thrombotic responses such as myocardial infarction or stroke. Special caution is needed for patients with cardiovascular diseases or risk factors, and cardiovascular symptoms should be monitored closely during use. Additionally, this medication may increase the risk of serious gastrointestinal adverse reactions such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforation. Elderly patients and those with a history of gastrointestinal diseases are at greater risk and should carefully monitor gastrointestinal symptoms during use. Patients with specific conditions such as peptic ulcers, severe heart failure, severe liver impairment, or severe kidney impairment should not take this medication, and those with hypersensitivity to aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should also avoid administration. Patients with a history of peptic ulcers, blood diseases, liver and kidney diseases, elderly individuals, hypertensive patients, and women in early or mid-pregnancy should administer this medication with caution and consult a physician for appropriate measures if necessary. If allergic symptoms such as rash, itching, difficulty breathing, low blood pressure, gastrointestinal bleeding symptoms, severe abdominal pain, dizziness, or symptoms of liver dysfunction occur while taking this medication, you should immediately discontinue use and consult with medical personnel. This medication can cause adverse reactions such as liver dysfunction, renal impairment, blood disorders, and heart failure, thus regular testing may be necessary during use. Moreover, interactions can occur if taken together with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, anticoagulants, diuretics, lithium, methotrexate, etc., so if you are taking other medications, you must inform your physician or pharmacist. This medication should not be taken during the late stages of pregnancy as it may pose risks to the fetus, and it is also safest for breastfeeding women to avoid using this medication. Safety has not been established for children, so it is advisable not to administer this medication to children. Elderly patients may experience adverse reactions more readily while taking this medication, so special caution is necessary. Lastly, this medication must be kept out of reach of children and transferring it to another container can negatively impact quality, so caution is advised.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, peptic ulcer, perforation, hematemesis, melena, bloody stools, shock, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, erythema multiforme, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, aseptic meningitis (fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, neck stiffness, altered consciousness), severe allergic reactions, severe skin adverse reactions, respiratory problems.

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, and it is best kept at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the efficacy of the medication for a longer period.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle