Introloxoprofen Tablet (Loxoprofen Sodium)

Adult dose

1) For efficacy and effects 1, 2: Administer 60 mg of loxoprofen sodium (anhydrous) orally three times a day. For single therapy, take 60 to 120 mg orally. 2) For efficacy and effects 3: Administer 60 mg of loxoprofen sodium (anhydrous) orally. In principle, it can be taken two times a day, with a maximum daily dose of 180 mg. It is advisable to avoid taking it on an empty stomach.

This medication may pose a risk of gastrointestinal bleeding if taken by individuals who regularly consume more than three glasses of alcohol a day, so it is essential to consult a physician or pharmacist. This drug may affect the cardiovascular system; therefore, individuals at risk of heart disease or stroke need to be especially cautious, and should immediately consult medical personnel if cardiovascular symptoms occur. It may also affect the stomach, leading to serious issues such as gastric ulcers, bleeding, and perforation. Thus, individuals, particularly the elderly or those with a history of gastrointestinal diseases, should carefully consider before taking this medication. Individuals who have experienced peptic ulcers, severe liver disease, kidney disease, heart failure, or allergic reactions should not take this medication. Pregnant women in late pregnancy or breastfeeding mothers should also refrain from using this medication. Individuals who have had hypersensitive or allergic reactions such as asthma or urticaria to this drug or similar drugs in the past should avoid taking it. While taking this medication, if symptoms such as skin rashes, itching, difficulty breathing, abdominal pain, vomiting, bloody stools occur, discontinue use immediately and consult medical personnel. Regular blood tests and liver and kidney function tests are required for long-term use, and the medication should be discontinued if any abnormal symptoms occur. The risk of side effects increases if this medication is taken with other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, so it is advisable not to use them together. When taken with specific blood pressure medications, diuretics, anticoagulants, lithium, or anticancer drugs, drug interactions may occur, so inform your healthcare provider and exercise caution. Women in early to mid-pregnancy should carefully weigh the benefits and risks of taking this medication and should not take it in late pregnancy. The safety for children has not been established, so it is advisable not to use this medication in pediatric patients. Elderly patients are at higher risk of side effects, so extra caution is required when using this medication. Store this medication out of reach of children and do not transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, shock, anaphylactic symptoms, peptic ulcer, perforation, hematemesis, melena, gastrointestinal bleeding accompanied by shock, intestinal perforation, upper abdominal pain, abdominal pain, congestive heart failure, liver function disorders (including jaundice), fulminant hepatitis, acute kidney failure, nephrotic syndrome, interstitial nephritis, acute respiratory distress, asthma attacks, Stevens-Johnson syndrome (skin and mucosal syndrome).

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a sealed container. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This allows the medication to retain its effectiveness and prevents degradation.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 600 tablets/bottle