During illness, most people resort to using medication. Of course, there are people who prefer to be treated with folk remedies and grandmother's recipes. However, this is not always effective. This article will tell you how to take Ibuprofen for colds. You will find out the features of using different forms of this drug. You can also find out what Ibuprofen has instructions for use for children and adults.
What is the composition and trade name of the drug?
This medicine contains a monobasic active substance called ibuprofen. Depending on the type of drug and the form of its release, you can find an amount from 200 to 400 milligrams of the drug in one capsule.
The main trade names of the drug “Ibuprofen” are as follows: “Nurofen”, “Brufen”, “Dolgit”, “Burana”, “Solpafleks” and so on. You can find the form of a suspension, pills that need to be washed down with water, effervescent tablets, rectal suppositories and so on. All this manufacturers produce for ease of use by patients.
The use of "Ibuprofen" for colds
This tool is very popular among doctors. It is prescribed as often as the usual "Paracetamol". It is worth noting that the drug is often recommended for use in young children. In this case, preference is given to liquid form or rectal suppositories.
The medicine "Ibuprofen" for colds can relieve headache and muscle pain. When taken correctly, the drug can relieve migraines quite quickly. Also, the composition relieves heat and improves the general condition of the patient.
Despite all the advantages, Ibuprofen for colds should be taken only after the appointment of a specialist. The doctor will be able to sensibly assess your condition and prescribe an adequate dose and treatment regimen. It is worth noting that not in all cases of the common cold there is a need to use this remedy. Let's try to figure out how to take the Ibuprofen medication for colds.
When is the use of the medicine justified?
Since not every cold should be treated with this medication, you need to know what indications the Ibuprofen drug has. The main symptoms that force you to take the medication include the following:
- pain in the head and eyes;
- aches in bones and muscles;
- increase in body temperature;
- weakness and chills;
- inflammatory processes in the patient’s body and so on.
Depending on the person’s age and body weight, different dosages are prescribed. What "Ibuprofen" indications does you already know, but how to take the drug in one case or another? Find out this.
Capsules that need to be washed down with liquid
This form of the drug is more preferred for use by adult patients. It is necessary to wash down a tablet exclusively with pure water. It is forbidden to use sweet teas, fruit drinks and carbonated drinks for this. When the temperature rises above 38.5 degrees or the accompanying symptoms of a cold, the drug is taken in the following dosage.
In one step, 200 to 600 grams of active ingredient is used. This corresponds to a serving of 1-3 tablets. In this case, you should carefully read the instructions. It is there that the quantity of the drug contains one pill. The frequency of administration is 3-4 times a day. Heat treatment should last no more than three days. If after this time you do not feel better, then you should again contact the doctors to adjust the prescriptions.
Liquid form of the medicine (syrup or suspension)
Most often, this type of medicine is used for babies. At the same time, the ibuprofen syrup has a sweet taste. Instructions for use (for children) indicate that a single dose should be from 5 to 10 milligrams per kilogram of body weight of the child. After an elementary calculation, you can find out that a baby weighing 10 kg must be given from 50 to 100 mg of the substance. This amount contains 2.5-5 milliliters of suspension.
When treating adults with this form of the drug, the following dosage should be followed. For one kilogram of human body weight, it is worth using from 30 to 300 milligrams of the composition. In this case, the symptoms that you want to get rid of with the help of this tool are of great importance.
If you use the drug to relieve pain with a cold, then you can not use it for more than five days.
Effervescent tablets
Ibuprofen for colds can be used in the form of effervescent lozenges. Before using the medicine, it must be prepared. To do this, take a glass of drinking water and lower the right amount of medicine there.
Adults can use one to four tablets at a time. For babies, it is better not to give this form of medicine. It can be used only after the child reaches 12 years of age.
Can I use a remedy to treat colds during pregnancy?
Most expectant mothers are susceptible to colds. Especially often, women encounter such a pathology in the first trimester of pregnancy. At the same time, high temperature can be quite dangerous for the fetus. Can Ibuprofen be used for colds in this case? Reviews of doctors say the following.
The drug can be used in the second trimester of pregnancy in a prophylactic or pediatric dosage. Do not use the medicine in recent weeks. This can lead to the onset of labor and bleeding. Also, the active substance in an unknown way can affect the fetus in the first trimester. That is why it is worth choosing alternative methods of treatment, for example, the medicine "Paracetamol" in its various forms.
The instruction reports that it is possible to use the product during lactation.
What are the adverse reactions?
Like any other medicine, Ibuprofen, used for colds, can cause a number of side effects. These may include the following:
- nausea, heartburn, and vomiting;
- abdominal pain and bloating;
- diarrhea or constipation;
- drowsiness or agitation;
- hearing loss and tinnitus;
- insomnia and headaches;
- increased pressure and impaired renal function;
- urticaria, rash, or itching.
If you encounter any symptom while taking this medicine, then you should immediately abandon such a correction. See your doctor for an alternative treatment. For yourself, you need to remember that you have intolerance to the drug "Ibuprofen." It can not be used not only for colds, but also during other illnesses. You also need to remember that it is not worth taking alternative drugs, which include this active substance.
Summing up, or a brief conclusion of the article
You now know how Ibuprofen is used for colds. Carefully read the instructions before using one form or another of the product. Most often, this medication is concomitant in the treatment of colds. In this case, additional antiviral or antibacterial drugs are prescribed. Listen to the advice of your doctor and do not self-medicate. Health to you!