Manufacturer's name : DAIICHI SANKYO COMPANY, LIMITED |
620098801 |
Newly-created: 02/2010 |
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Brand name : |
LOXONIN TABLETS 60mg |
Active ingredient: |
Loxoprofen sodium |
Dosage form: |
tablet (faintly reddish), (φ: 9.1mm, thickness: 3.3mm) |
Printings on wrapping: |
Loxonin、157、ロキソニン、ロキソニン60mg |
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Effects of this medicine
This medicine suppresses prostaglandin formation that causes inflammation, and acts to ease swelling/pain induced by inflammation as well as to bring down fever.
It is usually used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. It is also used to reduce pain and inflammation after surgery, being wounded and tooth removal, as well as to bring down fever or ease pain induced by acute inflammation of upper respiratory tract. |
Before using this medicine, tell your doctor/pharmacist
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If you ever experienced any allergic reaction (itch, rash etc.) to any medicine.
If you are a patient with gastric/duodenal ulcer, blood disease, liver/kidney/heart disorders, or aspirin asthma.
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If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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If you are using any other prescription or nonprescription (OTC) medicine. (It is important to reduce the risk of drug interactions.)
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Dosage regimen (proper use of this medicine)
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Your dosage regimen is:(order of your doctor)
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General dosage regimen: For the use in reducing inflammation and pain induced by rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lumbar pain, frozen shoulder, neck-shoulder-arm syndrome, tooth pain, as well as after surgery/wounds/tooth removal: For adults, take 1 tablet (60mg of the active ingredient) at a time, 3 times a day.
If taken as on-demand use, take 1-2 tablets (60-120mg) at a time.
For the use in reducing fever or pain induced by acute inflammation of upper respiratory tract: For adults, take 1 tablet (60mg) as needed. Usually up to twice a day. Do not exceed 3 tablets (180mg) a day.
The dose may be adjusted according to your disease, age and symptoms. Avoid taking the medicine on an empty stomach. Strictly follow the instructions of your doctor/pharmacist.
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Missed dose: Take the missed dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. DO NOT take double doses to make up for the missed dose.
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Overdose: If you took too much of the medicine (more than ordered), check with your doctor/pharmacist.
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Others: Do not stop taking the medicine without the instructions of your doctor.
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Precautions while using this medicine
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Side effects of this medicine
Common side effects are reported as below. If any of them occurs, check with your doctor/pharmacist: gastric discomfort, stomachache, nausea/vomiting, loss of appetite, edema/swelling, rash, hives, drowsiness, fever, itch, etc.In rare cases, symptoms described below may be the sign of side effects indicated in brackets [ ]. If they occur, stop taking your medicine and check with your doctor immediately.
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pale face, breathing difficulty, cold sweat[shock, anaphylactoid symptoms]
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nose/gum bleeding, bruising on the limbs[hemolytic anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia]
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redness/swelling/rash/blister of skin/mucous membrane, fever, general fatigue[oculomucocutaneous syndrome, toxic epidermal necrosis]
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decreased urine output, swelling, loss of appetite[acute renal failure, nephrotic syndrome, interstitial nephritis]
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breathing difficulty, general swelling[congestive heart failure]
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fever, cough, breathing difficulty[interstitial pneumonia]
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blood vomiting, blood in stool[digestive tract bleeding]
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stomachache[intestinal tract perforation]
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general fatigue, nausea, yellowing of the skin/white of eyes[liver dysfunction, jaundice]
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breathlessness, wheezing[asthma]
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fever, headache, nausea[meningitis aseptic]
Other side effects not listed here may occur. Check with your doctor/pharmacist if you have any worrisome symptom. |
Storage and other information
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Keep out the reach of children. Store away from direct sunlight, heat (e.g. inside the car) and moisture.
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Discard the remainder. Do not store them. Ask your pharmacist how to discard.
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