Yomogentroke (Flurbiprofen)

Adult dose

Adults: Slowly dissolve 1 lozenge in the mouth. If needed, take up to 5 lozenges per day at intervals of 3～6 hours. Use of this medication is recommended for a maximum of 3 days. Older adults: There is limited experience with use to date; therefore, no recommended dose is available. Roll this medication around in the mouth while taking it to avoid local irritation.

Child dose

Children and adolescents aged 12 years and older: Slowly dissolve 1 lozenge in the mouth. If needed, take up to 5 lozenges per day at intervals of 3～6 hours. Use of this medication is recommended for a maximum of 3 days. Do not take this medication if under 12 years of age.

This medication may cause gastric bleeding in individuals who regularly consume more than three alcoholic drinks a day, so it is essential to consult a physician or pharmacist. This medication may increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases and could lead to serious cardiovascular issues such as myocardial infarction or stroke, so individuals with cardiovascular diseases or risk factors should exercise caution. This medication can cause serious gastrointestinal side effects, such as gastric bleeding, ulcers, and perforation, and the risk may be higher, especially in the elderly. This medication should not be taken by individuals with hypersensitivity, a history of peptic ulcers or bleeding, asthma or allergic reactions, severe heart failure, significant liver or kidney impairment, or pregnant women in the late stages of pregnancy. Taking this medication with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or platelet aggregation inhibitors, glucocorticoids, potassium-sparing diuretics, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, etc., can increase the risk of side effects, so they should not be co-administered. During use, it is advisable to avoid breastfeeding, and if experiencing dizziness or visual disturbances, do not drive or operate machinery. Individuals with bronchial asthma, heart failure, liver or kidney impairment, hypertension, the elderly should consult with a physician, dentist, or pharmacist before taking this medication. If you experience abnormal symptoms such as headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, bloody stools, visual disturbances, shortness of breath, skin rash while taking this medication, stop taking it immediately and consult a healthcare provider. This medication is used to relieve acute inflammation or pain, and using it for the shortest duration and at the minimum effective dose can help reduce side effects. After 20 weeks of pregnancy, this medication may cause fetal renal function impairment and oligohydramnios, so it should only be used at the minimum effective dose and duration, with ultrasound monitoring of amniotic fluid status if necessary. Keep this medication out of reach of children, and it is safer not to transfer it from its original container to another container.

Gastrointestinal bleeding, cardiovascular thrombotic reactions, myocardial infarction, stroke, bleeding in the stomach or intestines, ulcer, perforation, dizziness, visual disturbances, headache, insomnia, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, bloating, peptic ulcer, aphthous ulcer, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, hematochezia, gastritis, exacerbation of perforation, glossitis, oral burning sensation and heat, oral ulcers, dry mouth, jaundice, elevated liver function tests, fulminant hepatitis, liver necrosis, liver failure, liver damage, congestive heart failure, hypertension, thromboembolic disease, vascular edema, tachycardia, hypotension, leukopenia, aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, prolonged bleeding time, internal laryngeal edema associated with airway obstruction, dyspnea, edema, acute renal failure, nephrotic syndrome, interstitial nephritis, fluid retention, alopecia, exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, facial swelling, urticaria, rash, temporary irritation of the buccal mucosa, hypersensitivity reactions accompanied by rash and pruritus, hypersensitivity reactions associated with asthma attacks, anaphylactic shock

Drug interactions

This medication may interact with other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs including COX-2 inhibitors, platelet aggregation inhibitors such as aspirin, glucocorticoids, potassium-sparing diuretics, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin II antagonists, cyclosporine, methotrexate, digoxin, phenytoin, quinolone antibiotics, furosemide diuretics, oral anticoagulants (such as warfarin), antihypertensives, lithium preparations, mifepristone, probenecid.

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air and moisture from entering, ideally at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage ensures the medication's effectiveness is maintained and prevents degradation.

Appearance

White to off-white round troche with a hole

Package unit

12 tablets/box [6 tablets/PTP×2]