**Product Overview**Manufacturer: Daiichi Sankyo HealthcareProduct Name: Loxonin EX Gel 25gDrug Classification: Class 2 OTC DrugCategory: OTC MedicinePediatric Use Category: For Adults (only adult dosage and usage instructions available for those 15 years and older)Form: OtherContents: 25gProduct Description: Penetrates directly to the core of painful areas for effective relief.
**Expiration Date**At the time of shipment, the product has at least one year remaining until the expiration date.JAN Code: 4987107632029Product Code: 050814782
**Initial Package Insert Creation and Revision Dates, Version Number**Initial Creation: March 2022Revisions: NoneVersion Number: 01 171175 36
Please be sure to read this instruction leaflet before use.Keep it in a safe place so you can refer to it when needed.
**Features**Contains [Loxoprofen Sodium Hydrate], which has excellent pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects.- Additionally, includes l-menthol for a cooling sensation. It penetrates directly to the painful core for strong effectiveness.- Fast-drying, cool type with a refreshing feel during application.- Semi-transparent gel type that is discreet and has a minimal odor.
**Precautions (Things Not to Do)**(If not followed, current symptoms may worsen or side effects may become more likely)
1. Do not use if you are:(1) Someone who has had allergic reactions to this product or its ingredients.(2) Someone who has experienced asthma triggered by this product, other antipyretic analgesics, cold medicines, or topical analgesic anti-inflammatory drugs.(3) Children under 15 years old.
2. Do not apply to the following areas:(1) Around the eyes, mucous membranes, etc.(2) Skin with weak areas (face, armpits, etc.)(3) Eczema, rashes, wounds.(4) Tinea, athlete's foot, or infected areas with pus.
3. Do not use other topical analgesic anti-inflammatory drugs while using this product.4. Do not use continuously for more than 2 weeks.(This product temporarily relieves pain. If symptoms persist, discontinue use and consult a doctor.)
**Consultation Before Use**1. Before use, consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller if you are:(1) Under medical treatment.(2) Have experienced allergic reactions to medicines or ingredients.(3) Pregnant or suspected to be pregnant.(4) Elderly.(5) Diagnosed with bronchial asthma.
2. If any of the following symptoms appear after use, there is a possibility of side effects. Discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller with this leaflet.**Affected areas and symptoms:**- Skin: Rash, redness, itching, swelling, stinging, rash, blisters, pigmentation.- Digestive system: Discomfort in the stomach, pain in the epigastric region.- Others: Swelling.
Rarely, severe symptoms such as the following may occur. In such cases, seek medical attention immediately.**Name of symptoms and signs:**- Shock (anaphylaxis): Symptoms such as itching, hives, hoarseness, sneezing, throat itching, difficulty breathing, palpitations, altered consciousness, appearing immediately after use.
3. After use, symptoms such as the following may occur. If these symptoms persist or worsen, stop use and consult a healthcare professional.- Diarrhea or soft stools.
4. If symptoms do not improve after 5-6 days of use, discontinue and consult a healthcare professional, as other underlying conditions may be involved.
**Efficacy and Indications**- Lower back pain, shoulder stiffness, shoulder pain, joint pain, muscle pain, tenosynovitis (hand/wrist pain), tennis elbow, bruises, sprains.
**Usage and Dosage**Apply an appropriate amount to the affected area 3 to 4 times daily.
- Strictly follow the usage and dosage instructions.- Do not cover the application site with airtight coverings such as plastic wrap.- This medication does not treat the underlying disease causing pain or swelling; it only alleviates symptoms. Use only when symptoms are present.- Do not exceed 8 cm (about 2 g) per application or 50 g per week.- Be careful to avoid contact with eyes. If it gets into your eyes, rinse immediately with water or lukewarm water. Seek ophthalmic treatment if symptoms are severe.- For external use only.- Wash hands after application.
**Ingredients and Amounts**This gel is a white to pale yellow semi-transparent gel. Per 100 g, it contains:- Loxoprofen Sodium Hydrate: 1.13 g (equivalent to 1 g anhydrous) — suppresses prostaglandins, which cause inflammation and pain.- l-Menthol: 3 g — provides a cooling sensation and relieves pain.
Additives: Ethanol, Macrogol, Polysorbate 80, Polyoxyethylene hardened castor oil, Carboxymethyl cellulose, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Triethanolamine.
**Storage and Handling Precautions**- Store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight, tightly sealed.- Keep out of reach of children.- Do not transfer to other containers (may cause misuse or change in quality).- Keep away from fire.- Avoid contact with chemical fibers, plastics, painted surfaces, floors, furniture, glasses, etc., as it may dissolve or damage them.- Do not use after the expiration date printed on the package. Once opened, use as soon as possible.
**Contact Information**For inquiries about this product, contact the store where purchased or the following:Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare Co., Ltd. Customer ServiceAddress: 3-14-10 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-8234Phone: 0120-337-336Hours: 9:00–17:00 (excluding weekends and holidays)Side Effect Relief System Phone: 0120-149-931Website: https://www.daiichisankyo-hc.co.jp/
**Common Product (JAN) Code by Packaging**25 g: 4987107632029
**Manufacturer Name**Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare
**Contents**25 g × 1 tube
**Suggested Retail Price**1,518 yen (tax included)
**OTC Drug Classification**Class 2 OTC Drug
**Poison and Quasi-Drug Category**Not classified as poison or quasi-drug
**Pesticide/Animal Drug Category**Not classified as pesticide or animal drug
**Dosage Form Category**Other external medicines
**Pediatric Use Category**For adults only (only adult dosage and instructions available for those 15 and older)
**Product Category**OTC medicine
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