Loxonin EX Tape 21 Sheets [Class 2 OTC Drug]

Product Information

Contains 8.1% [loxoprofen sodium hydrate], which has an excellent analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect.
2 additional active ingredients are also included. Penetrates directly to the core of distressing pain and works effectively.
Use 1 time a day. A carefully designed thin patch that pursues comfortable application and resistance to peeling.

Deviating from the specified dosage and administration of a medicine leads to serious harm to health. Always read the product instructions carefully before use and follow the dosage and administration. Even when a medicine is used correctly according to the dosage and administration, side effects may occur. If you notice anything unusual, stop use immediately and consult a doctor or pharmacist.

●Precautions for Use
■■Things You Must Not Do■■
(Failure to follow these instructions may worsen current symptoms or increase the risk of side effects)
1. The following persons must not use this medicine.
(1) Persons who have had allergic symptoms caused by this medicine or its ingredients
(2) Persons who have experienced asthma after using this medicine or other antipyretic analgesics, cold medicines or topical analgesic anti-inflammatory medicines
(3) Children under 15 years of age
2. Do not use on the following areas.
(1) Around the eyes, mucous membranes, etc.
(2) Eczema, contact dermatitis, wounds
(3) Affected areas with athlete's foot/ringworm, etc. or that are suppurating
3. Do not use other topical analgesic anti-inflammatory medicines while using this medicine.
4. Do not use continuously for 2 weeks or more. (This medicine temporarily suppresses pain.
If symptoms such as pain persist, stop use and see a doctor)
■■Things To Consult On■■
1. The following persons should consult a doctor, pharmacist or registered salesclerk before use.
(1) Persons receiving treatment from a doctor
(2) Persons who have had allergic symptoms caused by medicines, etc.
(3) Persons who are pregnant or who think they may be pregnant
(4) Elderly persons
(5) Persons who have received the following diagnoses
Bronchial asthma
2. If any of the following symptoms appear after using this medicine, they may be side effects. Stop use immediately and consult a doctor, pharmacist or registered salesclerk, bringing this outer box with you.

Relevant Area: Skin
Symptoms: Rash/redness, itching, swelling, stinging, contact dermatitis, blisters, bruising, pigmentation

Relevant Area: Digestive system
Symptoms: Stomach discomfort, pain in the pit of the stomach

Relevant Area: Other
Symptoms: Swelling

The following serious symptoms may occur rarely.
In such cases, see a doctor immediately.

Symptom Name: Shock (anaphylaxis)
Symptoms: Immediately after use, symptoms such as itching of the skin, hives, hoarseness, sneezing, itchy throat, difficulty breathing, palpitations, and clouding of consciousness may occur.

3. The following symptoms may appear after using this medicine. If these symptoms persist or worsen, stop use and consult a doctor, pharmacist or registered salesclerk, bringing this outer box with you.
Diarrhea/loose stools

4. If symptoms do not improve after using this medicine for 5 to 6 days, stop use and consult a doctor, pharmacist or registered salesclerk, bringing this outer box with you. (There may be another disease)



●Indications
Lower back pain, shoulder pain associated with stiff shoulders, joint pain, muscle pain, tenosynovitis (pain in the hands and wrists), elbow pain (tennis elbow, etc.), bruises, sprains



●Dosage and Administration
Peel off the surface liner (film) and apply to the affected area 1 time a day.

<Precautions Concerning Dosage and Administration>
(1) Strictly follow the dosage and administration.
(2) This medicine does not treat the disease causing the pain, swelling, etc., but only treats the symptoms such as pain and swelling, so use it only when symptoms are present.
(3) Do not use more than 4 sheets per day.
(4) When sweating or when the affected area is wet, wipe it well before use.
(5) Persons with sensitive skin should apply, before use, a small piece of about 1 to 2 cm square to a sensitive area of skin on the inside of the arm for at least half a day, and use this medicine only after confirming that symptoms such as rash/redness, itching, and contact dermatitis do not occur.



●Ingredients and Amounts
Per 100 g of plaster mass
Ingredient: Loxoprofen sodium hydrate
Amount: 8.10 g (7.14 g as anhydrous loxoprofen sodium)
Action: Suppresses [prostaglandins], the source of inflammation and pain.

Ingredient: Tocopherol acetate
Amount: 2.3 g
Action: Promotes blood circulation in the affected area and relieves pain.

Ingredient: l-Menthol
Amount: 3.5 g
Action: Gives a cooling sensation and relieves pain.

Additives: styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer, polyisobutylene, hydrogenated rosin glycerin ester, BHT, zinc stearate, liquid paraffin, 3 other ingredients

[Plaster mass per sheet (7 cm × 10 cm): 0.7 g]



●Precautions for Storage and Handling
(1) Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.
(2) Keep out of reach of children.
(3) Do not transfer to another container. (This results in misuse or a change in quality)
(4) To maintain quality, put unused sheets back in the bag after opening and store with the zipper of the bag properly closed.
(5) Do not use this product after the indicated expiration date.
Also, after opening the aluminum bag, use as soon as possible.



●Contact Information
Direct inquiries about this product to the store where you purchased it or to the contact below.
Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare Co., Ltd. Customer Service Office
3-14-10 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-8234
Phone 0120-337-336
Hours 9:00–17:00 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)

Distributor
Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare Co., Ltd.
3-14-10 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Manufacturer and Distributor
Lead Chemical Co., Ltd.
77-3 Himata, Toyama

Adverse Drug Reaction Relief System
Phone 0120-149-931

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