What are the uses of Ibuprofen?
- Reduce fever
- Treat pain
- Reduce inflammation
- Headache
- Toothache
- Back pain
- Arthritis
- Menstrual cramps
- Minor injury
What are the available dosage forms?
- Chewable Tablet
- Tablet
- Suspension
- Capsule
What is the maximum dose of ibuprofen in a day?
Maximum dose:
- Prescription strength: 3200 mg/day
- Over-the-counter: 1200 mg/day
For fever:
- Dose is based on body weight and body temperature in Children 6 months to 2 years and Infants
For menstrual cramps:400 mg every four hours
For mild to moderate pain:
- Children over 6 months of age dose is determined by doctor and Adult s and teenagers can use 400 mg every 4 to 6 hours.
For osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis:
- 1200 mg up to 3200 mg per day divided into three or four equal doses.
What are the Drug interactions?
Ibuprofen interact with these medicines.
- Lithium
- Warfarin
- Oral Anti diabeticc
- High dose methotrexate
- Anti hypertensives
- Diuretics
What are the conditions Ibuprofen should be avoided?
The person who have the following conditions should be discuss with doctor before taking medicne.
- have repeated stomach problems, such as heartburn or abdominal pain
- have stomach ulcers
- have bleeding problems
- have high blood pressure
- have heart disease
- have kidney disease
- are aged over 60 years
- have taken a diuretic
- are using other NSAIDs or pain relief medication
- are using anticoagulants
- are receiving treatment for any serious condition
- have chickenpox or shingles
- have Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis
- have liver problems
When to stop using it
People should stop ibuprofen who have the following
- faintness or blood in vomit or stool
- pain that gets worse or lasts longer than 10 days
- a fever that worsens or lasts longer than 3 days
- swelling or change in skin color in the area of pain
- any new symptoms
What are the most common side effects?
- Pain
- Diarrhea or constipation
- Nausea and vomiting
- Dyspepsia
- Bloating
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Nervousness
- Skin rash
- Tinnitus
- Edema, or fluid retention
What are the uses of Paracetamol in special populations?
In pregnancy and Breastfeeding not recommended.
What are the Brands available?
Actiprofen, Actron, Adagin, Addaprin, Adex, Advifen, Advil, A-G Profen, Aktren, Alaxan, Alges-X, Algifor, Algoflex, Algofren, Alivium, Arinac, Arthrofen, Artofen, Betagesic, Betaprofen, Blokmax, Bonifen, Brufen, Brufen Retard, Bufen, Bugesic, Buplex, Buprovil, Burana, Caldolor, Calprofen, Cap-Profen, Combiflam, Dalsy, Dismenol, Diverin, Dolgit, Dolofort, Doloraz, Dolormin, Dolo-Spedifen, Dorival, Easofen, Ebufac, EmuProfen, Espidifen, Eve, Faspic, Fenbid, Fenpaed, Feverfen, Finalflex, Galprofen, Gelofen, Genpril, Haltran, Hedafen, Hedex, Herron Blue, I-Prin, i-profen, Ibalgin, Ibrofen, Ibu or IBU, IBUFEN, Íbúfen, Ibugan, Ibugel, Ibuflam, Ibugesic, IbuHEXAL, Ibuleve, Ibum, Ibumax, Ibumetin, Ibumidol, Ibupain, Ibupirac, Ibuprofen, Ibuprofene, Ibuprohm, Ibuprom, Ibuprox, Ibuprosyn, IBU-Ratiopharm, Ibustar, Ibutabs, Ibu-Tab, Ibu-Vivimed, Ibux, Ibuxin, Ipren, Irfen, Kratalgin, Lotem, Medicol, Midol, Moment, Motrin, Mypaid, Myprodol, Narfen, Naron Ace, Neobrufen, Neofen, Neupren, Norvectan, Nuprin, Nureflex, Nurofen, Orbifen, Paduden, Panafen, Paraped Plus, Perifar, Profin, Proprinal, Proris, Q-Profen, Ranfen, Rapidol, Ratiodolor, Rimafen, Salvarina, Sarixell, Solpaflex, Spedifen, Speedpain NANO, Spidifen, Tefin, Unafen, Upfen, Xydol.
