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Indications & Uses
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Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
The dose of Dexketoprofen 25 mg tablets depends on the type, severity, and duration of the pain. The usual recommended dose is 1 tablet every 8 hours, with no more than 3 tablets in a day. Elderly patients and those with kidney or liver impairment should begin treatment with a total daily dose of no more than 2 tablets. The tablets are normally taken with food. For acute pain, it is recommended that the tablets be taken at least 30 minutes before a meal. Dexketoprofen is not recommended for children.
Side Effects
As with all medicines, Actidex 25 mg tablets may cause some unwanted effects in some patients. These are listed below and are typical of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Common (1-10%): nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain or heartburn. Uncommon (0.1-1%): sleep disorders, nervousness, headache, dizziness, vertigo, palpitations, constipation, dry mouth, flatulence, skin rash, fatigue, hot flushes, shivering and general malaise. Rare (0.01-0.1%): stomach ulceration, gastric haemorrhage or perforation; pins and needles, high blood pressure, water retention, slowed breathing rate, raised hepatic enzymes and increased sweating. Very rare or isolated cases (below 0.01%): blurred vision, ringing in the ear, low blood pressure, haematological reactions, hepatic or renal damage, dermatological and photosensitivity reactions, bronchospasm or anaphylaxis. In patients with systemic lupus erythematosus or mixed connective tissue disease, anti-inflammatory medicines may rarely cause isolated cases of fever, headache and rigidity of the nape (back of the neck).
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Use Actidex tablets with caution in patients who are allergic to any other NSAIDs; in those with kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease or conditions causing fluid retention; and in those with a blood disorder, systemic lupus erythematosus or mixed connective tissue disease.
Contraindications
Dexketoprofen tablets should not be used by people who are allergic to this product, to aspirin, or to other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines. They are also unsuitable for anyone who has had attacks of asthma, bronchospasm, acute rhinitis, nasal polyps, urticaria or angioedema (swelling of the face, eyes, lips or tongue, or difficulty breathing) after taking aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines. The tablets should not be taken by people who have, or have previously had, a peptic ulcer or chronic gastro-intestinal disorders, or who have had gastro-intestinal haemorrhage (bleeding) in the past. They are not recommended for people who have suffered from bronchial asthma, or who have severe heart failure, moderate to severe kidney dysfunction, or severely impaired liver function. People with a bleeding disorder or a blood clotting disorder, and those taking an anticoagulant, should also avoid them. Finally, Dexketoprofen tablets should not be used during pregnancy or while breast-feeding.