Medication info

IlYang Piroxygel (Piroxicam)

OTC medication
Ingredient · strength
Piroxicam›5mg / 1g
Manufacturer / importer
IlYang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Transparent gel of light yellow color
Packaging
70 grams/tube
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201903189 · Notified 2019.05.16

Summary

Main use
Relief of muscle pain, joint and tendon inflammation, and post-traumatic swelling and pain
Who uses it
Adults
Adult dosage
Adults: Apply 1 g (approximately 3 cm) to the affected area 3~4 times daily and rub gently to help it penetrate.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
IlYang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of muscle pain, joint and tendon inflammation, and post-traumatic swelling and pain

  • Degenerative arthritis
  • osteoarthritis
  • adhesive capsulitis
  • tendinitis
  • tendinopathy
  • paratendinitis
  • tenosynovitis
  • supraspinatus tendinitis
  • tennis elbow
  • muscle pain
  • myositis
  • myofascial pain syndrome
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This medication is effectively used for osteoarthritis, such as degenerative arthritis, adhesive capsulitis, tendinitis, and paratendinitis. It also helps relieve symptoms of tennis elbow, muscle pain, and post-traumatic swelling and pain. In other words, it improves inflammation and pain in various joints and muscles, providing comfort in daily life for patients. This drug plays a crucial role in alleviating symptoms by reducing pain and inflammation, so continuing to take it can greatly help improve symptoms. Overall, this drug is used for relief of pain and inflammation in joints and muscles.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

Adults: Apply 1 g (approximately 3 cm) to the affected area 3~4 times daily and rub gently to help it penetrate.

Precautions

This drug contains the active ingredient piroxicam, which is used as an anti-inflammatory analgesic to reduce inflammation and pain. This drug should not be used in certain patients. For example, patients who have an allergy or hypersensitivity reaction to this drug or other piroxicam formulations should not use it. Also, patients with a history of asthma attacks triggered by aspirin or who have had allergic reactions such as urticaria, rhinitis, or angioedema due to aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should not use this drug. It is also considered safe not to administer this drug to children under 14 years of age. Patients with bronchial asthma should be particularly cautious when using this drug, as severe asthma attacks may occur, necessitating careful usage. This drug contains propylene glycol, and caution is needed for patients who have had allergic reactions or hypersensitivity to this ingredient. During use, local adverse reactions such as itching, redness, rash, and dermatitis may occur; if symptoms worsen, use should be discontinued. Using for prolonged periods or in large quantities may lead to nausea, gastrointestinal discomfort, respiratory difficulties, or kidney problems, so caution is necessary. This drug is a symptomatic relief treatment and does not address underlying causes; it should not be used on areas with skin infections without closely monitoring the patient and possibly using antibiotics or antifungals to prevent worsening of the infection. When using for chronic conditions such as degenerative arthritis, other treatment options should also be considered in addition to the medication, and it is important to monitor for adverse reactions carefully. The use of this drug during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester, may pose risks to the fetus and mother, so it should not be used; during the first and second trimesters, its safety has not been sufficiently confirmed, so caution is advised. Lactating women should avoid using this drug as its components can be excreted in breast milk in small amounts. Safety for use in infants, neonates, young children, and others has not been established, so it is advisable to avoid use in these populations. Elderly patients may experience adverse reactions more readily, so minimal doses should be used cautiously. This drug should not be applied to areas with skin wounds, bleeding, infections, eczema, burns, or on the eyes and mucous membranes, and it should not be used with occlusive dressings. Caution is necessary as applying to damaged skin may cause temporary irritation.

Side effects

  • localized itching
  • redness
  • rash
  • scaling
  • eczema
  • dermatitis
  • contact dermatitis
  • erythema
  • photosensitivity
  • nausea
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  • gastrointestinal discomfort
  • dyspnea
  • renal failure
  • acute interstitial nephritis

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This drug may be sensitive to air or humidity, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This will help keep the drug's efficacy safe for a long time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Transparent gel of light yellow color

Package unit

70 grams/tube

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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