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Ibuprofen

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Overview

Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. Ibuprofen is used to reduce fever and treat pain or inflammation caused by many conditions such as headache , toothache , back pain , arthritis, menstrual cramps, or minor injury. Ibuprofen is used in adults and children who are at least 6 months old.

Indications

Contraindications

You should not use ibuprofen if you are allergic to it, or if you have ever had an asthma attack or severe allergic reaction after taking aspirin or an NSAID. Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have ever had: heart disease, high blood pressure , high cholesterol , diabetes, or if you smoke; a heart attack, stroke, or blood clot; stomach ulcers or bleeding; liver or kidney disease; asthma; or if you take aspirin to prevent heart attack or stroke. Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you are pregnant, you should not take ibuprofen unless your doctor tells you to. Taking an NSAID during the last 20 weeks of pregnancy can cause serious heart or kidney problems in the unborn baby and possible complications with your pregnancy. Do not give ibuprofen to a child younger than 6 months old without the advice of a doctor.

Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to ibuprofen ( hives , difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat , burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling). Get emergency medical help if you have signs of a heart attack or stroke: chest pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder, sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the body, slurred speech, leg swelling, feeling short of breath. Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have: changes in your vision; shortness of breath (even with mild exertion); swelling or rapid weight gain; a skin rash, no matter how mild; signs of stomach bleeding - bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds; liver problems - nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, tired feeling, flu-like symptoms, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); low red blood cells (anemia) - pale skin, feeling light-headed or short of breath, rapid heart rate, trouble concentrating; or kidney problems - little or no urinating, painful or difficult urination, swelling in your feet or ankles, feeling tired or short of breath. Common ibuprofen side effects may include: nausea, vomiting, gas; bleeding; or dizziness , headache. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Warnings

Ibuprofen can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke. Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG). Ibuprofen may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can occur without warning while you are using this medicine, especially in older adults. Do not take more than your recommended dose. An ibuprofen overdose can damage your stomach or intestines. Use only the smallest amount of medication needed to get relief from your pain, swelling, or fever.

High Risk Groups

Adult Dosage

200 to 600 mg (400 (400)) 8 hourly PO — Maximum dose 1.2 g Scraped Dose — An ibuprofen overdose can damage your stomach or intestines. The maximum amount of ibuprofen for adults is 800 milligrams per dose or 3200 mg per day (4 maximum doses).

Child Dosage

5 to 10 mg/kg (7.5 (7.5)) 8 hourly Oral — Maximum dose: 40 mg/kg

Neonatal Dosage

No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Drug Interactions

Ask your doctor before using ibuprofen if you take an antidepressant. Taking certain antidepressants with an NSAID may cause you to bruise or bleed easily. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using ibuprofen with any other medications, especially: cyclosporine ; lithium ; methotrexate ; a blood thinner ( warfarin , Coumadin , Jantoven ); heart or blood pressure medication, including a diuretic or "water pill"; or steroid medicine (such as prednisone ). This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with ibuprofen, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products . Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

Storage

Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.

Available Brands in Pakistan

194 active brands listed alphabetically.

Ibuprofen

Available Brands in Pakistan

ABURID

AKAFIN

AKSOFEN

AL-FEN

ALVRY

AMBROFEN

AMFEN

AMOFEN

AMROFEN

APRO TABLET

ARINAC

ARINAC BLISTER

ARINAC FORTE

ARTIJESIC

ARUFEN

AZOFIN

BAPROFEN

BEPOFEN

B-FEN

BIOFEN

BLUDOL

BLUFEN

BOSCHOFEN

B-PROFEN

BRAVOFEN

BROFANIC

BROMIFEN

BROSUN

BRUCAM

BRUFEDIN

BRUFEN

BRUFEN RETARD

BRUGESIC

BRUWELL

BUDEX

BUFIZON

BURABO

CAYPROF

DELTAFEN

DOLOFEN

DORAFEN

EPROFEN

EUROFEN

EVAGESIC

EVERFEN

EXIFIN

FASTEN

FEBRIDEX

FENBRO

FENFLEX

FENGESIC

FENURON

FUFEN

FYNKOBEN

GLARE SUS

GLITFEN

HEBOFEN

HIBTOL

HIFEN

HIZOFEN

HUGON

IBOFEN

IBOWIN

IBTOL

IBU

IBUCARE

IBUCARE

IBUCIL

IBUEN

IBUFIN

IBUGEN

IBU-GESIC

IBUGESIC

IBUGRAY

IBULEXIN

IBULEXIN

IBULIS

IBU-MARK