Class 2 OTC DrugTape
Physter LX Tape Large
For areas of concern such as the lower back, shoulders, and knees where pain or swelling is present. A once-daily loxoprofen tape
✦ Contains loxoprofen✦ Apply once daily✦ Transdermal absorption type✦ Stretch woven fabric
Who It’s For & When to Use
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For those concerned about lower back pain or muscle pain
Use for local care when you feel pain in the lower back or muscles from work or daily activity.
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For those with joint or elbow pain
Suitable for application to areas that bother you with movement, such as joint pain, tennis elbow, and tenosynovitis.
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For those who want to leave it on all day
Designed for once-daily application so it can continue to be used on the affected area during work or while sleeping.
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For care of bruises and sprains
Used to help ease sudden everyday pain and swelling, such as from bruises or sprains.
Product Overview
Physter LX Tape Large is a transdermal analgesic and anti-inflammatory tape from Teikoku Pharma Care Co., Ltd. (manufactured by Kyukyu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.) containing loxoprofen sodium hydrate as the active ingredient. Apply once daily to the affected area; the active ingredient is absorbed through the skin to help ease symptoms such as pain and swelling. The large size is easy to use on wider areas such as the lower back and shoulders, and it uses a highly stretchable, high-density woven fabric that conforms more easily to joints such as the knees and elbows and can be reapplied. If you have any questions about use, consult a physician, pharmacist, or registered seller.
Product Features
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Sustained absorption with once-daily application
Transdermal absorption type
A transdermal tape that, with a single application, allows the active ingredient to continuously penetrate the affected area. Designed to reduce the hassle of changing patches and support continuous care from daytime through sleep.
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Highly stretchable material you can reapply
High-density woven fabric
Uses a highly stretchable, high-density woven fabric. It conforms more easily to joints such as the knees and elbows, and can be reapplied even if it bunches up.
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Contains loxoprofen sodium hydrate
Analgesic anti-inflammatory ingredient
Formulated with the analgesic anti-inflammatory ingredient loxoprofen sodium hydrate. A formulation intended to help ease symptoms listed under indications, such as joint pain, lower back pain, muscle pain, bruises, sprains, and tenosynovitis.
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Large size
A large size that more easily covers wider affected areas such as the lower back and shoulders.
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Conforms to joints
Stretch material that more readily follows moving areas such as the knees and elbows.
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Use only when symptoms are present
A medicine that only helps ease symptoms such as pain and swelling. Use when symptoms are present.
Indications
Joint pain
Shoulder pain associated with stiff shoulders
Muscle pain
Lower back pain
Bruises
Sprains
Tenosynovitis (hand/wrist pain)
Elbow pain (such as tennis elbow)
Dosage and Administration
| Age |
Dose per application |
Times per day |
| 15 years and older |
Peel off the surface liner (film) and apply to the affected area |
Once daily |
| Under 15 years |
Do not use |
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Do not use more than 2 patches per day. This product is a medicine that only helps ease symptoms such as pain and swelling. Use only when symptoms are present. If you are sweating or the affected area is wet, wipe thoroughly before use. If you have sensitive skin, first apply a 1–2 cm square piece to the inner arm for at least half a day and confirm there is no abnormality before use. Do not use continuously for more than 2 weeks.
⚠️ Precautions for Use
- Do not use if: you have ever had allergic symptoms to this product or its ingredients; you have ever had allergic symptoms or asthma after taking this product or other antipyretic analgesics or cold medicines; you are a child under 15 years of age.
- Do not use on the following areas: around the eyes, mucous membranes, or affected areas with eczema, rash, wounds, dermatitis, athlete’s foot, ringworm, etc.
- While using this product, do not use other topical analgesic anti-inflammatory medicines.
- Do not use continuously for more than 2 weeks.
- If symptoms such as rash, redness, itching, skin irritation, swelling, a stinging sensation, blisters, or sores appear after use, stop use immediately and consult a physician, pharmacist, or registered seller.
- Shock (anaphylaxis): If hives, facial swelling, nausea, decreased consciousness, or similar symptoms appear soon after use, seek medical attention immediately.
- If symptoms do not improve after 5–6 days of use, stop use and consult a physician, pharmacist, or registered seller (another condition may be present).
- If you are under a physician’s care, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a physician, pharmacist, or registered seller before use.
- Use of this product may affect urine and stool test values. If you are under a physician’s care, inform them of this.
- Excipients: styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer, alicyclic saturated hydrocarbon resin, polyisobutylene, dibutylhydroxytoluene, liquid paraffin, isopropyl myristate, l-menthol, and 2 other ingredients.
● Features
● This patch contains Loxoprofen Sodium Hydrate, which has analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects.
● The active ingredient works to improve symptoms such as shoulder pain, lower back pain, and joint pain.
● Made with highly elastic, high-density woven fabric that fits perfectly on joint areas.
【Class 2 OTC Drug】
● Efficacy/Effects
Joint pain, shoulder pain associated with stiff shoulders, muscle pain, lower back pain, bruises, sprains, tenosynovitis (pain in hands and wrists), elbow pain (such as tennis elbow)
<Precautions related to Efficacy/Effects>
● Dosage and Administration
Peel off the liner (film) on the surface and apply the patch 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 underlying 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 patches per day.
(4) If you are sweating or the affected area is wet, wipe it thoroughly before use.
(5) If you have sensitive skin, before use, apply a small piece about 1–2 cm square to a sensitive area on the inside of your arm for more than half a day to confirm that no rash, redness, itching, or irritation occurs.
● Ingredients/Quantity
Per 100g of ointment base:
Loxoprofen Sodium Hydrate 5.67g (equivalent to 5g anhydrous)
(One patch size: 7×10 cm², elastic)
〔Additives〕
Styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer, alicyclic saturated hydrocarbon resin, polyisobutylene, dibutylhydroxytoluene (BHT), liquid paraffin, isopropyl myristate, l-menthol, and 2 other ingredients
<Precautions related to Ingredients/Quantity>
● Dosage Form
Patch (external use - patch)
● Precautions for Use
■ Do not do (Contraindications)
(Failure to follow may worsen current symptoms or increase the likelihood of side effects)
1. Do not use if you:
(1) Have had allergic reactions to this medicine or its ingredients
(2) Have experienced asthma triggered by this medicine or other antipyretic analgesics, cold medicines, or external analgesic anti-inflammatory drugs
(3) Are under 15 years old
2. Do not apply to:
(1) Areas around the eyes, mucous membranes, etc.
(2) Eczema, rashes, or wounds
(3) Areas affected by athlete’s foot, ringworm, or infected areas
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 persist, discontinue use and consult a doctor.)
■ Consult
1. Consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller before use if you:
(1) Are receiving medical treatment
(2) Have had allergic reactions to medicines
(3) Are pregnant or think you may be pregnant
(4) Are elderly
(5) Have been diagnosed with bronchial asthma
2. If any of the following symptoms appear after use, they may be side effects. Stop use immediately and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller with this package.
[Affected area: Symptoms]
Skin: Rash, redness, itching, swelling, stinging, irritation, blisters, bruising, pigmentation
Digestive system: Stomach discomfort, epigastric pain
Others: Swelling
Rarely, serious symptoms may occur. In such cases, seek medical attention immediately.
[Name of Symptom: Symptoms]
Shock (anaphylaxis): Immediately after use, symptoms such as itching of the skin, hives, hoarseness, sneezing, throat itching, difficulty breathing, palpitations, or loss of 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 package.
Diarrhea, loose stools
4. If symptoms do not improve after 5–6 days of use, stop use and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller with this package. (Other diseases may be present.)
● 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 another container. (This may cause misuse or quality changes.)
(4) To maintain quality, store unused portions after opening in the bag and close the zipper tightly.
(5) Do not use the product past the expiration date. After opening the aluminum bag, use as soon as possible.