Loxofen Tablet (Sodium Loxoprofen Hydrate)

Adult dose

Take 60 mg orally three times a day. For a single dose, take 60 to 120 mg orally. Additionally, it can be taken 60 mg orally, in principle twice a day, with a maximum of 180 mg per day. It is preferable to avoid administration on an empty stomach. Adjust the dosage appropriately according to symptoms.

This medication may cause gastrointestinal bleeding in individuals who regularly consume more than three cups of alcohol per day, so consultation with a physician or pharmacist is necessary. Individuals with cardiac or vascular issues or risk factors may be at higher risk of cardiovascular problems such as myocardial infarction or stroke when using this medication. This medication can cause ulcers or bleeding in the stomach, so caution is particularly necessary for the elderly or those with a history of gastrointestinal diseases. Individuals with peptic ulcers, severe liver or kidney disease, severe heart failure, drug allergies, women in late pregnancy or breastfeeding, and patients with inflammatory bowel disease should not use this medication. Individuals with a history of peptic ulcers or poor liver or kidney function, hypertension, heart failure, and bleeding disorders should use this medication with caution and follow a doctor's instructions. If symptoms such as rash, itching, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, vomiting, or blood in stools occur while using this medication, it is essential to stop immediately and consult a physician. Long-term use requires regular blood tests and liver and kidney function tests to check for abnormalities. Using this medication in combination with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may increase the risk of side effects, so it should not be used together. When taken with certain antihypertensive medications, anticoagulants, diuretics, etc., it may affect the efficacy or side effects, so current medications should be disclosed to the doctor. During pregnancy, especially in late stages, it can be harmful to the fetus, so it should not be used; women of childbearing potential should use it cautiously. Safety for children has not been established, so it is best not to administer it to children. Elderly individuals are at higher risk of side effects when using this medication, so special caution is required. The medication should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, shock, symptoms resembling anaphylaxis, peptic ulcer, perforation, hematemesis, melena, blood in stools, hemorrhagic shock, intestinal perforation, jaundice, fulminant hepatitis, acute renal failure, interstitial nephritis, difficulty breathing, asthma attack, interstitial pneumonia, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, erythema multiforme, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, aseptic meningitis, angioedema, facial swelling.

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

Light pink round tablet

Package unit

500 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle