Alopan Soft Capsule 400 mg (Ibuprofen)

Adult dose

1. Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, soft tissue damage, non-articular rheumatic diseases, acute gout, psoriatic arthritis: Administer 200-600 mg of ibuprofen orally 3-4 times daily per dose. The maximum daily dosage can be up to 3200 mg. 3. Mild to moderate pain, colds: 200-400 mg orally 3-4 times daily. Adjust according to age and symptoms.

Child dose

2. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis: Administer 30-40 mg per kg of body weight divided in 3-4 doses daily.

This medication may pose a risk of gastrointestinal bleeding for individuals who regularly consume more than three glasses of alcohol daily, so consultation with a physician or pharmacist is essential. Use of this medication may pose cardiovascular risks, particularly increasing the risk of serious thrombotic events such as myocardial infarction or stroke. Patients with cardiovascular diseases or risk factors should use caution when taking this medication long-term, and high-dose use should be avoided. This medication can cause serious gastrointestinal adverse reactions such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforations, therefore elderly or long-term users should be particularly careful. Individuals with a history of gastrointestinal ulcers or bleeding, severe blood disorders, liver dysfunction, renal impairment, heart failure, and hypertension are advised against taking this medication. Those with hypersensitivity to this medication or a history of asthma, or who have had allergic reactions to aspirin or similar medications, should avoid use. Pregnant women in their third trimester should avoid this medication as it may harm the fetus. Exceeding the recommended dosage is not advised, and it is preferable not to take it with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Nursing mothers should either stop breastfeeding or discontinue the medication as it can transfer into breast milk and cause side effects in the infant. Individuals with blood disorders, bleeding tendencies, liver or kidney dysfunction, heart diseases, hypertension, or a history of hypersensitivity should consult a physician or pharmacist before taking this medication. This medication may interact with certain drugs, so those taking ACE inhibitors, lithium, diuretics, methotrexate, anticoagulants, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors should consult with a healthcare professional. If severe allergic reactions, skin rashes, difficulty breathing, severe gastrointestinal bleeding, liver dysfunction, or renal impairment occur while taking this medication, discontinuation and consultation with healthcare personnel are necessary. Regular blood tests, liver function tests, etc., are essential during long-term use to check for abnormalities. During pregnancy, particularly after 20 weeks, the use of this medication should be minimized to the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration due to potential effects on fetal kidney function and ultrasound monitoring of amniotic fluid status is recommended if necessary.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eyes mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthmatic attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough + fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headaches, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination changes

Mild side effects

• Abdominal pain
• nausea
• vomiting
• dyspepsia
• diarrhea
• discomfort in the upper abdomen
• thirst
• stomatitis
• abdominal distension
• oral ulcers

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This will help preserve the medication's efficacy and safety.

Appearance

A light turquoise transparent soft capsule filled with a colorless to pale turquoise liquid.

Package unit

10 capsules/PTP