Piroxen Plaster (Piroxicam)

Adult dosage

Apply 1 patch to the affected area (diseased area) each day.

This medication should not be used by individuals who are hypersensitive to this drug or other piroxicam formulations. Patients with aspirin-induced asthma or a history of asthma attacks, hives, rhinitis, or angioedema due to aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may experience severe asthma attacks if they use this medication. Pregnant women who are more than six months along should not use this medication as it may delay delivery or increase the risk of bleeding during delivery, neonatal bleeding, fetal cardiopulmonary toxicity, and renal impairment during this period. Children under 14 years old should not use this medication. Patients with bronchial asthma or a history of hypersensitivity, those taking anticoagulants, those with a history of gastrointestinal ulcers or bleeding, those with a history of perforation, those with liver or kidney dysfunction or a history of such conditions, pregnant or nursing women, and the elderly must consult a doctor or pharmacist before using this medication. If symptoms of shock, skin rash, itching, redness, eczema, contact dermatitis, photodermatitis occur while using this medication, stop use immediately and consult a healthcare professional. Long-term use or overdose may lead to serious side effects such as nausea, gastrointestinal discomfort, respiratory distress, renal failure, or acute interstitial nephritis, so caution is necessary. If symptoms do not improve after using for more than a week, discontinue use and consult a doctor or pharmacist. This medication is a symptomatic treatment to alleviate inflammation and pain, and does not treat the underlying cause, so it should be used with this understanding. When used for inflammation accompanied by infection, appropriate antibacterial or antifungal agents should be used alongside, and the condition should be monitored closely. When used for chronic conditions like degenerative arthritis, other treatment options should be considered besides medication, and the patient's condition should be carefully monitored. This medication should not be applied to areas with hemorrhagic skin diseases, eczema, infected skin, burns, or wounds, or on the eyes or mucous membranes. The medication should not be used with occlusive bandages. If applied to damaged skin, this medication may cause temporary irritation, so caution is advised. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children to prevent safety incidents.

• shock
• localized itching
• redness
• rash
• scaling
• eczema
• skin inflammation
• contact dermatitis
• erythema
• photosensitivity

Drug interactions

Consult a doctor or pharmacist when using this medication with anticoagulants.

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that does not allow light to enter. Additionally, it should be stored at room temperature, between 1°C and 30°C. Storing it this way will help maintain its effectiveness for a long time.

Appearance

This medication is a patch consisting of a thin yellow adhesive substance applied to a support, covered with a solid coating on the surface.

Package unit

10 patches per box