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Ibuprofen
Anti-inflammatory, analgesic and
ati-pyretic. Analgesic effect is independent of anti-inflammatory
activity and has both central and peripheral effect. Temparature
is reduced in febrile patients. Prevents formation of thromboxane
A2 by platelets. May delay onset labour.
Indications &
Dosage:
Oral – Musculo Skeletal Pains
of all types including trauma, RA, OA and ankylosing Spondylitis.
And Other Pains : 1.2-1.8 g/day in 3-4 divided doses preferably
after food. Children -20mg/kg in divided doses. Not recommended
for Children below 7.
Fever & Pain in Children:
20-30 mg/kg/day in divided doses(1-2)yrs:50mg 3-4 times a day(3-7
years)Infant(6months to 1 year) 50mg in 3 divided doses.
Bowel Disease – 2.4g/day.
Composition :
(Ibuprofen Tablet)
Each Tablet Contains
Ibuprofen B.P. 400mg
Composition :
(Ibuprofen Suspension 60ml)
Each 5ml contains
Ibuprofen B.P. 25mg
Safety Alert:
CL:
Active peptic ulcer. Hypersens, recent G.I. Bleeding, neonates.
SP: Asthma , renal or hepatic disprders.Pregnancy/Lactation.
INT POT-HAZ: Aspirin displaces ibuprofen for serum
binding sites hence should be avoided.Other – Antagonises
effects of frusemide & thiszides.
ADR POT-LT: Others – Dyspepsia, GI bleeding,
rash , thrombocytopenia , heartburn , depression and hypersensitivity.
IN FOOD: Rate but not the extent of absorption
is reducted.
Ibucare
(Ibuprofen + Paracetamol)
Ibuprofen is a potent antiinflammatory
with anagesic and antipyretic action.It’ effects are further
reinforced by paracetamol.
Indications &
Dosage:
Oral – All painful inflammatory
conditions related to musculo skeletal tissues, inflammatory dental
conditions.:
(1 buprofen 400mg + paracetamol325/500mg) 1 tablet 3-4 times a day.
Children: (I buprofen 100mg + paracetamol 125mg) 1 dose a day.
Composition:
Each Capsule Contains
Ibuprofen B.P. 200mg
Paracetamol B.P. 325mg
Caffeine Anhydrous B.P. 40mg
Safety Alert:
CL: Active peptic
ulcer. Hypersens, recent G.I. Bleeding, neonates.
SP: Asthma , renal or hepatic disprders.Pregnancy/Lactation.
INT POT-HAZ: Increased risk of GI ulceration &
bleeding with anticoagulants.Aspirin displaces ibuprofen from binding
sites.NSAIDs blunt the effects of atihypertensives.
ADR POT-LT: Hematemesis , severe allergic reaction.Others
– Bleeding,rash,vision disturbances,nausea and vomiting.
INT FOOD: Food interferes with the rate but not
the extent of ibuprofen absorption.
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