Class 2 OTC DrugTopical Analgesic Anti-inflammatory
Loxonin EX Gel
A topical gel with a cool feel for stubborn pain in the shoulders, lower back, joints, and muscles
✦ Contains loxoprofen✦ Contains l-menthol✦ Fast-drying cool type
For people like this · At times like these
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Those with stiff shoulders or neck pain
When you want to ease pain and inflammation around shoulders tightened by everyday posture or fatigue.
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Those concerned about lower back pain or muscle pain
When you want topical relief for lower back or muscle pain from prolonged same posture or after exercise.
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Those with joint pain, tenosynovitis, or elbow pain
When you want to apply directly to pain in joints, around tendons, or the elbow such as tennis elbow.
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Those who want a refreshing cool sensation
When you want a fast-drying gel type with a cooling feel on application.
Product Overview
Loxonin EX Gel is a topical gel that combines loxoprofen sodium hydrate, which has excellent analgesic and anti-inflammatory action, with l-menthol to support pain relief. It is used for pain and inflammation in areas such as the shoulders, lower back, joints, and muscles, and is designed as a fast-drying cool type with a refreshing feel that spreads easily over the affected area. It is an option for those who want topical use tailored to the site of pain.
Product Features
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Analgesic and anti-inflammatory action from loxoprofen
Active ingredient
Contains loxoprofen sodium hydrate, which has excellent analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects, aimed at easing pain and inflammation in areas such as the shoulders, lower back, joints, and muscles.
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l-Menthol to support pain relief
Analgesic support
Additionally contains l-menthol as an analgesic support ingredient. Along with a cooling sensation on application, it helps address pain.
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Fast-drying cool gel
Feel on use
A fast-drying cool type with a refreshing feel. A gel form that spreads easily over the affected area.
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Topical medicine applied directly to the affected area
Apply directly to painful areas such as the shoulders, lower back, joints, and muscles.
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Gel type in the series
A different dosage form from the tape and lotion, featuring the ease of application and feel unique to a gel.
Indications
Stiff shoulders, lower back pain, muscle pain, joint pain, tenosynovitis (hand/wrist pain), elbow pain (e.g., tennis elbow), bruises, sprains, fracture pain
Dosage and Administration
| Age |
Amount per use |
Times per day |
| Adults (15 years and older) |
Apply an appropriate amount to the affected area |
Several times a day |
Whether use is appropriate for those under 15 and how to use it should follow the package insert. Follow the dosage and administration, and avoid use on the eyes, mucous membranes, or broken skin. Always check the package insert before use, and consult a pharmacist or registered seller if you have any questions.
⚠️ Precautions for Use
- Read the package insert carefully before use and follow the dosage, administration, and precautions.
- The following people should consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller before use: those under a doctor’s care; women who are pregnant or may be pregnant; those who have had allergic symptoms to medicines, etc.; those with severe dampness or sores.
- If symptoms such as rash, redness, itching, swelling, irritation, or contact dermatitis appear during or after use, stop use and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller.
- Do not use on the eyes, mucous membranes, wounds, eczema, or sores.
- Combined use with occlusive dressings or warm compresses may increase irritation; follow the package insert precautions.
- Do not use continuously for long periods. If symptoms do not improve, stop use and seek advice.
- Avoid combining with other topical analgesic anti-inflammatory agents or applying layers to the same site; follow the package insert instructions.
- This product is a Class 2 OTC drug. Consult a pharmacist or registered seller when purchasing or using it.
📦 Storage Precautions
- Store tightly closed in a cool place away from direct sunlight.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not transfer to another container (may cause misuse or quality changes).
- Do not use products past their expiration date.
● Features
Contains 8.1% of [Loxoprofen Sodium Hydrate], which has excellent analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects.
Additionally, two other active ingredients are included. It penetrates directly to the core of severe pain and works effectively.
Use once a day. Designed with a commitment to thinness, pursuing comfort when applied and resistance to peeling.
【Class 2 OTC Drug】
● Efficacy/Effects
Lower back pain, shoulder pain associated with stiff shoulders, joint pain, muscle pain, tenosynovitis (pain in hands and wrists), elbow pain (such as tennis elbow), bruises, sprains
<Precautions related to Efficacy/Effects>
● Dosage and Administration
Peel off the liner (film) on the surface and apply to the affected area once a day.
<Precautions related to Dosage and Administration>
(1) Strictly follow the dosage and administration instructions.
(2) This medicine does not treat the disease causing pain or swelling but only treats 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) If you sweat or the affected area is wet, wipe it well before use.
(5) People with sensitive skin should apply a small piece about 1–2 cm square to a sensitive area on the inside of the arm for more than half a day before use, and confirm that no symptoms such as rash, redness, itching, or irritation occur.
● Ingredients/Quantity
Per 100g of ointment:
Loxoprofen Sodium Hydrate 8.1g (as anhydrous 7.14g)
Tocopherol Acetate 2.3g
l-Menthol 3.5g
(One sheet 7×10 cm²)
〔Additives〕
Styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer, polyisobutylene, hydrogenated rosin glycerol ester, dibutylhydroxytoluene (BHT), zinc stearate, liquid paraffin, and 3 other ingredients
<Precautions related to Ingredients/Quantity>
● Dosage Form
Patch (external use - patch)
● Precautions for Use
■Do not do (Contraindications)
(If not followed, current symptoms may worsen or side effects may occur more easily)
1. Do not use if you fall under any of the following:
(1) Have had allergic reactions to this medicine or its ingredients
(2) Have had asthma caused by this medicine or other antipyretic analgesics, cold medicines, or external analgesic anti-inflammatory drugs
(3) Children under 15 years old
2. Do not use on the following areas:
(1) Around the eyes, mucous membranes, etc.
(2) Eczema, rash, wounds
(3) Areas affected by athlete’s foot, ringworm, or other fungal infections, or areas that are suppurating
3. Do not use other external analgesic anti-inflammatory drugs while using this medicine.
4. Do not use continuously for more than 2 weeks. (This medicine temporarily relieves pain. If symptoms such as pain persist, discontinue use and consult a doctor.)
■Consult
1. Consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller before use if you fall under any of the following:
(1) Receiving medical treatment from a doctor
(2) Have had allergic reactions to medicines
(3) Pregnant or possibly pregnant
(4) Elderly
(5) Have been diagnosed with bronchial asthma
2. If any of the following symptoms appear after use, they may be side effects. Immediately stop use and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller with this outer box.
[Affected area: Symptoms]
Skin: rash, redness, itching, swelling, stinging sensation, irritation, blisters, bruising, pigmentation
Digestive system: stomach discomfort, epigastric pain
Others: swelling
Rarely, the following serious symptoms may occur. In such cases, seek medical attention immediately.
[Name of Symptom: Symptom]
Shock (anaphylaxis): Immediately after use, symptoms such as itching of the skin, hives, hoarseness, sneezing, throat itching, difficulty breathing, palpitations, and impaired consciousness may appear.
3. The following symptoms may appear after use. If these symptoms persist or worsen, stop use and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller with this outer box.
Diarrhea, loose stools
4. If symptoms do not improve after 5 to 6 days of use, stop use and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller with this outer box. (There may be other diseases.)
●Precautions for Storage and Handling
(1) Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
(2) Keep out of reach of children.
(3) Do not transfer to other containers. (This may cause misuse or change the quality.)
(4) To maintain quality, unused portions after opening should be placed in the bag and the bag’s zipper should be properly closed for storage.
(5) Do not use the product after the indicated expiration date. Also, use as soon as possible after opening the aluminum bag.