Ligtzalprofen Tablet 80 mg

Adult dose

As Zaltoprofen, take 80 mg three times a day orally. For single doses, take 80-160 mg orally.

People who regularly drink more than three glasses of alcohol a day should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. Drinking alcohol while taking this medication may increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. This medication can cause cardiovascular issues. It especially increases the risk of serious thrombotic reactions such as myocardial infarction or stroke, so those with cardiovascular diseases or risk factors should be more cautious. During the use of this medication, both the doctor and the patient should closely monitor for any cardiovascular symptoms and report immediately if symptoms occur. This medication can cause serious issues in the digestive system, such as bleeding, ulcers, or perforation. Particularly, older adults or those with a history of gastrointestinal conditions are at a higher risk, thus requiring caution during use. The longer the duration of use, the higher the risk of gastrointestinal adverse reactions. Therefore, if gastrointestinal bleeding or ulcer symptoms occur during treatment, the patient should notify their doctor immediately. People with a history of peptic ulcer, severe blood disorders, liver impairment, kidney impairment, or heart failure should not take this medication. Individuals allergic to this medication or its components, or who have had hypersensitivity to aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, should also refrain from using it. Pregnant women in the late stages and breastfeeding mothers should avoid taking this medication, as well as patients with inflammatory bowel disease or genetic lactose intolerance. Individuals with a history of peptic ulcers, liver, or kidney diseases, elderly patients, asthma patients, and those with hypertension should take this medication with caution. During treatment, various adverse reactions such as gastrointestinal discomfort, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, and allergic reactions may occur, so if symptoms appear, the patient should consult a doctor immediately. Taking this medication with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may increase the risk of side effects, so it is advisable not to combine them. Moreover, interactions with other medications such as ACE inhibitors, diuretics, anticoagulants, lithium, and methotrexate may occur; thus, patients should inform their doctor of any other medications they are taking. In the early or mid-pregnancy stages, this medication should only be used when necessary, under the doctor's direction, and at the minimum dosage. It should not be taken during the late stages of pregnancy. Women who are breastfeeding should avoid this medication as it may be transferred through breast milk. The safety of this medication in children has not been established, so it is advisable not to use it on them. Elderly patients may experience reduced kidney function, causing the medication to remain in the body for longer, thus necessitating careful adjustment of dosage and frequency during use. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and it is safe not to transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

• Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe allergic reactions
• Severe skin reactions: Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis
• Respiratory problems: asthma attacks, dyspnea
• Liver issues (jaundice): jaundice
• Severe neurological symptoms: headache
• Severe edema or urinary abnormalities: increased blood pressure, edema
• Peptic ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding, hemorrhagic colitis

Mild side effects

• Gastrointestinal discomfort
• stomach pain
• nausea
• upper abdominal pain
• stomatitis
• vomiting
• loss of appetite
• diarrhea
• abdominal pain
• a feeling of fullness

This medication should be kept in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering and should be stored at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage maintains the medication's effectiveness and safety.

Appearance

White, round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle