The drug "Ibuprofen" has antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, which are associated with effects on prostaglanditis biosynthesis. The drug is intended for internal use, is available in the form of tablets (200 milligrams) and suspension.
The medication after administration is excreted by the kidneys in the form of conjugates, and partially in an unchanged composition. The maximum concentration of the active active substance in the blood occurs three hours after application. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children at normal room temperature.
The drug "Ibuprofen": indications for use
The medicine is prescribed for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, bursitis, gout, radiculitis. The drug is used to treat neuralgia, myalgia, ankylosing spondylitis, adnexitis, inflammation arising from injuries of soft tissues, musculoskeletal system. The tool is effective for toothache, headache and ENT diseases.
The drug "Ibuprofen": indications for use and method of administration
The drug is used as follows.
With rheumatoid arthritis, tablets are taken three times a day, one dose is 800 mg. With ankylosing spondylitis and osteoarthritis, up to 0.6 g is prescribed, the number of doses is 4 times a day. The same amount of the drug is used two to three times a day for sprains and muscles, inflammation of the soft tissues. With moderate pain, the medicine is drunk 3 times in 400 mg doses. The daily dose should not be higher than 2.4 grams.
The drug "Ibuprofen": indications for use in the treatment of children
For children over 12 years of age, an initial dose of 0.2 ... 0.3 g three times a day is prescribed. After the daily amount of the drug is limited to 0.1 g with the same number of doses. The maximum dose of the drug should not exceed one gram.
With rheumatoid juvenile arthritis, the drug is given at a rate of 40 mg per kilogram of weight, distributed in several doses.
To reduce the high temperature (39 and higher), the medicine is taken at the rate of 10 mg per kilogram of weight, at a lower body temperature, the dose is halved.
For the treatment of children, it is still recommended to use a suspension.
The drug "Ibuprofen": indications for use and side effects
During treatment, some negative manifestations from the use of the medication are possible. Some patients develop heartburn, vomiting, nausea, headache, and anorexia. On the part of the digestive system, flatulence, diarrhea, or constipation occurs. In some cases, there is agitation, sleep disturbances.
Side effects include skin rashes, allergies, visual impairment, and a runny nose. Occasionally, erosive and ulcerative lesions of the stomach and intestines, bleeding, and aseptic meningitis were observed.
The drug "Ibuprofen": contraindications
It is not recommended to take the drug "Ibuprofen" during pregnancy, it is possible only for medical purposes. The medicine is contraindicated for colitis, gastritis, exacerbations of peptic ulcer, with impaired hematopoiesis. It is necessary to use the product with caution in case of violations in the functioning of the kidneys and liver, heart and vascular diseases.
Reception is prohibited for diseases of the optic nerve, intolerance to the body of the components of the drug "Ibuprofen". When breastfeeding, for children under six years of age, only a doctor can prescribe the medicine, self-medication is unacceptable.
In cases of overdose, vomiting or nausea occurs, as well as abdominal pain. Inhibition, depression and drowsiness may appear, noise and pain in the ears are observed.
With excessive intake, it is necessary to rinse the stomach with water, take activated charcoal, and then use alkaline drink.