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Acelcox Capsule 2 mg (Pillmocoxib)

Acelcox Capsule 2 mg (Pillmocoxib)

Prescription medicationHard capsuleOral
Ingredient · strength
Polmacoxib›2mg / 1 capsule
Manufacturer / importer
Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White to light yellow powder in a white hard capsule with upper and lower parts.
Packaging
30 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 202202394 · Approved 2022.06.08 · Insurance code 641607700

Summary

Main use
Relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
The recommended dose is 2 mg once daily, administered after a meal. The daily dose should not exceed 2 mg. If there is no therapeutic benefit at the recommended dose, discontinue this medication and consider an appropriate alternative treatment.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis)

  • Symptoms and signs of osteoarthritis
  • degenerative arthritis
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This medication is used to relieve symptoms such as pain and inflammation caused by osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease). As a selective COX-2 inhibitor, it helps in pain relief and improvement of joint function. However, it is important to thoroughly assess the overall health condition and risk factors of the patient before administering this medication. For safe use, please follow the doctor's instructions carefully. With this management, uncomfortable symptoms of osteoarthritis can be effectively improved.

How to take

Adult dose

The recommended dose is 2 mg once daily, administered after a meal. The daily dose should not exceed 2 mg. If there is no therapeutic benefit at the recommended dose, discontinue this medication and consider an appropriate alternative treatment.

Precautions

This medication may increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding in individuals who regularly consume more than three glasses of alcohol daily; therefore, it is essential to consult with a doctor or pharmacist. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, including this medication, may increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks and strokes; it should be taken at the minimum effective dose for the shortest duration possible. It can cause severe gastrointestinal issues such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforation, so special caution should be exercised in the elderly or individuals with a history of gastrointestinal diseases. Patients with allergic reactions, asthma, hypertension, liver dysfunction, renal dysfunction, or heart failure should not use this medication. This medication is not to be administered to pregnant or breastfeeding women, and women planning to become pregnant should use it with caution. Symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, abdominal pain, indigestion, skin rashes, swelling, and increased blood pressure may occur during use, and if symptoms worsen, immediate consultation with a doctor is necessary. This medication can affect liver and kidney function, so regular blood tests and liver function tests are required. When combined with other medications, particularly blood pressure medications, diuretics, anticoagulants, or anticancer agents, there is a potential for interactions; therefore, consultation with healthcare professionals is necessary. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur while taking this medication, so it is advisable to avoid driving or operating machinery. In case of an overdose, symptoms such as vomiting, lethargy, and coma may occur, and immediate medical attention is required. Keep out of reach of children, and avoid transferring to another container.

Side effects

Gastrointestinal bleeding, serious cardiovascular thrombotic reactions, myocardial infarction, stroke, upper abdominal pain, dyspepsia, nasopharyngitis, pneumonia, tinea pedis, bronchitis, soft tissue infection, boil, herpes zoster, influenza, syphilis, urinary tract infection, nail fungus, colon adenoma, anemia, skin papilloma, eosinophilia, hypersensitivity, chemical allergy, diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, hyperkalemia, depressed mood, major depression, headache, insomnia, paresthesia, conscious depressive state, dizziness, drowsiness, lethargy, Alzheimer's type dementia, tremor, eyelid swelling, eyelid edema, blepharitis, blepharospasm, dry eyes, keratitis, macular hole, ear discomfort, positional vertigo, palpitations, angina, atrial block, myocardial ischemia, hypertension, arrhythmia, high blood pressure, facial flushing, blood pressure abnormalities, cough, dyspnea, asthma, runny nose, oropharyngeal pain, wet cough, rhinitis, allergic rhinitis, upper abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, bowel motility disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, change in stool color, food poisoning, gastric ulcer, gingivitis, dental disorders, dry mouth, enteritis, upper abdominal discomfort, gastritis, abdominal discomfort, lower abdominal pain, aphthous stomatitis, constipation, gastroesophageal reflux disease, colon polyps, esophagitis, hyperbilirubinemia, facial swelling, hives, erythema, neurodermatitis, itching, generalized pruritus, dry eczema, arthralgia, back pain, flat feet, joint swelling, neck pain, limb pain, plantar fasciitis, musculoskeletal pain, intervertebral disc herniation, muscle cramps, frequent urination, chronic kidney failure, microalbuminuria, urinary calculi, breast pain, chest discomfort, facial edema, edema, peripheral edema, fatigue, generalized edema, influenza-like illness, weight gain, asthenia, thirst, bruise, abrasion, laceration, traffic accident, spinal compression fracture, chills, fever, insect bite, concussion, ligament tear, ligament sprain, wound, wrist fracture, feeling of heat, drug overdose, neutrophilia, decreased unsaturated iron binding capacity, prolonged prothrombin time, decreased hemoglobin, increased alanine aminotransferase, increased aspartate aminotransferase, increased creatine kinase, increased serum creatinine, stroke, perceptual disturbances, sensory loss, rash, drug rash, skin erosion, tachycardia, conjunctival hyperemia, gastrointestinal disorders, abdominal distension, decreased appetite, daydreaming, urinary difficulty, lethargy, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, hypertension, acute kidney failure, respiratory depression, coma, exfoliative dermatitis, mucous membrane syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, skin rash, mucosal lesions, blisters, fever, itching, severe bronchospasm

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. The storage temperature should maintain room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White to light yellow powder in a white hard capsule with upper and lower parts.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/bottle

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