Zaltophenin Tablet (Zaltoprofen)

Adult dose

Zaltoprofen is administered orally at a dose of 80 mg three times a day. For single doses, 80-160 mg may be taken orally.

This medication should be used with caution if the patient regularly consumes more than three alcoholic drinks a day, as there is an increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding; consultation with a doctor or pharmacist is mandatory. It may increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, so patients with cardiovascular conditions or risk factors should be monitored carefully and report any symptoms immediately. Serious side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforations may occur, so special caution is required for the elderly or those with a history of gastrointestinal diseases. Patients with serious conditions such as peptic ulcers, severe blood disorders, liver dysfunction, kidney dysfunction, or heart failure should not use this medication. This medication should not be administered to individuals who have a hypersensitivity or allergy to aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If symptoms such as gastrointestinal discomfort, headaches, dizziness, allergic reactions, or skin rashes occur while using this medication, consult a doctor immediately. For long-term use, it is necessary to undergo regular blood tests, liver function tests, and kidney function tests to check for abnormalities; if any abnormalities are found, administration may need to be stopped. This medication should not be administered during late pregnancy or breastfeeding, and should be used cautiously during the early or mid-pregnancy. Elderly patients may experience increased drug concentration due to decreased kidney function and reduced plasma proteins; thus, dosage adjustment and condition monitoring are necessary. Caution should be exercised as the risk of side effects may increase when combined with other NSAIDs, diuretics, anticoagulants, lithium, methotrexate, etc. When storing, keep out of reach of children and avoid transferring to other containers for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, skin and mucosal syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome), hemorrhagic colitis, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, hemolytic anemia, aplastic anemia, jaundice, acute renal failure, nephrotic syndrome, hematuria, edema, dysuria, urinary disturbances, increased blood pressure, shock, anaphylactoid symptoms, asthma attacks, severe headaches, consciousness confusion, visual disturbances, coma

Mild side effects

• Gastric discomfort
• stomach pain
• nausea
• epigastric pain
• stomatitis
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• abdominal pain
• malaise
• heartburn

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a closed container. Additionally, it is advised to store the medication at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. This helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle