Class 2 OTC DrugTopical Analgesic & Anti-inflammatoryLotion
Loxonin EX Lotion
A cool-type topical medication you can apply without getting your hands dirty—for spreading pain in the shoulders, neck, and similar areas
✦ Contains loxoprofen✦ Contains l-menthol✦ Fast-drying cool type✦ Easy to apply over a wide area
For people like this · Situations like these
Shoulder
Those bothered by shoulder stiffness pain
Use when you want to ease shoulder pain associated with stiff shoulders.
Neck
Those with ongoing discomfort in the neck
For times when you want topical care for pain and tightness around the neck.
Wide
Those who want to cover a wide area
A lotion form that spreads easily over a large affected area without getting your hands dirty.
Cool
Those who want a refreshing feel
Fast-drying with a cool-type sensation on application.
Product Overview
Loxonin EX Lotion is a topical analgesic and anti-inflammatory medicine that combines loxoprofen sodium hydrate, which has excellent analgesic and anti-inflammatory action, with l-menthol as an analgesic adjunct. It is a fast-drying cool type that is easy to use for spreading pain in areas such as the shoulders and neck, and its lotion form lets you apply it over a wide area without getting your hands dirty. Use according to the directions in the package insert, matched to your symptoms and application site.
Product Features
01
Contains loxoprofen sodium hydrate
Analgesic & anti-inflammatory
Formulated with loxoprofen sodium hydrate as the active ingredient, which has excellent analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects, for topical use on pain in the shoulders, lower back, joints, muscles, and similar areas.
02
Cool type with added l-menthol
Feel on use
Also contains l-menthol as an analgesic adjunct. Fast-drying with a refreshing cool-type sensation.
03
Lotion that spreads easily over a wide area without dirtying your hands
Dosage form
As a lotion, it is designed to spread easily over areas prone to wide-spreading discomfort, such as the shoulders and neck, without getting your hands dirty.
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Topical type
A topical analgesic and anti-inflammatory medicine applied directly to the affected area.
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Lotion in the series
A lotion type focused on easy spreading, different from the tape and gel forms.
Indications
Shoulder pain associated with stiff shoulders, lower back pain, joint pain, muscle pain, tenosynovitis (pain in the hand/wrist), elbow pain (such as tennis elbow), bruises, sprains, and fracture pain
Dosage and Administration
| Age |
Amount per use |
Times per day |
| Adults (15 years and older) |
An appropriate amount |
Apply to the affected area several times a day |
Whether and how to use in those under 15 years of age should follow the package insert. Always read the package insert before use and follow the dosage and administration. If symptoms do not improve, consult a physician, pharmacist, or registered seller.
⚠️ Precautions for Use
- This product is a Class 2 OTC drug. Read the package insert carefully before use.
- If you have allergies, have had asthma, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are using other medicines, consult a physician, pharmacist, or registered seller before use.
- Do not use on the eyes or mucous membranes, on wounds or infected areas, or on areas with eczema or rash (follow the contraindications in the package insert).
- If symptoms such as rash, redness, itching, or swelling appear during use, stop use and consult a physician, pharmacist, or registered seller.
- Do not use continuously for a long period. If symptoms do not improve, stop use and seek advice.
- For external use only; do not take internally.
- Do not make claims such as Self-Medication of the Year awards or assert effects beyond the package insert; use only within the scope of the package insert.
📦 Storage Precautions
- Store away from direct sunlight in a place that is as cool as possible.
- Store out of reach of children.
- Do not transfer to another container.
- 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 surface liner (film) and apply once a day to the affected area.
<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 (7.14g as anhydrous)
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 three 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 past the indicated expiration date. Also, use as soon as possible after opening the aluminum bag.