The development of many diseases is associated with the appearance of heat and pain. In especially acute cases, when it is urgently necessary to eliminate soreness and normalize well-being, many take Ibuprofen tablets, the active substance of which quickly helps to lower the temperature, reduce pain and aching in the body.
It is worth noting that, like every medicine, they have indications and contraindications, therefore, before using them, you need to consult a doctor.
Drug feature
The drug "Ibuprofen", the active substance of which is of the same name, refers to anti-inflammatory drugs, the spectrum of action of which is very wide. Often it is used for colds, as it has analgesic and antipyretic properties.
The metabolism of the drug occurs in the liver. The half-life of the body is 2 hours. The substance is excreted by the kidneys unchanged.
The medicine has become quite widespread due to the fact that it has earned a reputation as a safe and harmless remedy. It can be taken even by babies. However, using this drug, you need to strictly study the instructions to prevent the occurrence of complications and side effects.
Composition and form of release
The main active ingredient of the drug is ibuprofen. Also, other auxiliary substances are in the medication.
The suppository contains 60 mg of the active ingredient and solid fat. The ointment and gel contain 50 mg / g ibuprofen, and in suspension - 20 mg / ml. The composition of the tablets contains 200 or 500 mg of the main active substance.
Form of drug release:
- ointment 5% (25 g);
- 200 and 400 mg tablets;
- 5% gel (20 and 50 g);
- rectal suppositories 60 mg;
- children's "Ibuprofen" (20 mg / ml, 100 ml).
In addition to the classic drug, you can also find tablets for resorption. The drug allows you to quickly eliminate the signs of inflammation in children and adults.
Pharmacological effects
In its composition, the active substance ibuprofen is a derivative of propionic acid. It is a colorless, but rather caustic liquid with a pungent odor. On an industrial scale, it is used as a preservative for products, as it helps to suppress the growth of bacteria and pathogens.
Among the pharmacological properties of the drug, it is necessary to distinguish such as:
- analgesic effect;
- anti-inflammatory qualities;
- immunomodulatory properties.
Basically, “Ibuprofen” (photo of tablets is presented in the article) is used to lower the temperature. This medicine is especially good for colds.
The medicinal properties of this drug are mainly due to the ability of the main active component to suppress the production of prostaglandins, which enhance pain. In addition, the medicine helps to stimulate the production of interferon, activating the immune system.
Indications for use
Penetrating into the body, the active substance ibuprofen is distributed with the blood stream through all systems, so the list of problems for which the remedy is used is quite wide. First of all, this concerns problems with the musculoskeletal system. Ibuprofen tablets are often prescribed for joint pain. In addition, the medicine is used for:
- headache;
- temperature
- a cold
- Toothache
- painful menstruation.
Medicines with the active substance ibuprofen are considered the most popular painkillers. Most often they are used to eliminate headaches and migraines. This substance is part of a large number of other drugs that have an analgesic effect.
After applying this medicine in the required dosage, the result is achieved very quickly, usually 30 minutes is enough for this. However, the maximum effect begins to manifest itself after 2 hours. The medicine helps to relieve spasms, reduce the intensity of painful manifestations and completely eliminates the feeling of discomfort.
Toothache is considered one of the most unpleasant and difficult to tolerate. With such a symptom, it is impossible to eat or work normally. In acute pain, dentists prescribe the drug "Ibuprofen", since this tool helps to eliminate soreness.
Use this medicine for adults and children. It helps to eliminate the inflammatory process in the oral cavity, and also reduces the temperature. In dental practice, the drug is prescribed in case of:
- an acute attack of pain;
- discomfort associated with wearing braces;
- inflammatory processes in the oral cavity;
- before the inspection.
One of the effects of the ibuprofen preparation is the ability to lower body temperature by eliminating inflammatory processes. Many are wondering which is better: Ibuprofen or acetylsalicylic acid? According to experts, the active ingredients that make up Ibuprofen are much more effective, which is why doctors prefer to prescribe this medicine.
The drug is often taken as part of complex therapy for colds, since it helps not only to lower the temperature, but also to reduce pain when swallowing, to reduce the intensity of the inflammatory process. The medicine is used as an adjuvant for pneumonia, nephrotic syndrome, bronchitis, as well as diseases of ENT organs. However, it is worth remembering that, like any other medicine, Ibuprofen has certain contraindications, so it is not suitable for everyone.
Dosage dosage for adults
Having looked at the photo of Ibuprofen tablets, you can purchase an original drug that will help you quickly cope with pain and inflammation. Each form of the drug has its own characteristics of use and dosage.
According to the instructions for use of "Ibuprofen" for adults in the form of a gel, you need to squeeze the product and gently rub into the area of pain until completely absorbed. Repeat this procedure can be no earlier than 4 hours. During the day, you can use the medicine no more than 4 times. The dosage depends on the vastness of the affected area and ranges from 50-125 mg. The course of therapy lasts 2-3 weeks.
The ointment is used for external treatment of the skin in the same way as the gel. The drug should be applied to the painful area 3-4 times a day for 2-3 weeks. A single dosage is equal to a strip 5-10 cm long.
According to the instructions for the use of Ibuprofen tablets, adults are prescribed 3-4 tablets of 200 mg each. To achieve the desired result, you can increase the dosage to 1.2 g per day. The medication is required to be divided into 3 times. When the effect is achieved, the dose can be reduced to 3-4 tablets.
The first is taken in the morning before meals. This helps the drug to be absorbed much faster in the digestive tract. Subsequently, tablets are used throughout the day after eating food.
If you take the drug "Ibuprofen 400 mg", then the daily dosage should be no more than 2 tablets. The second tablet is not recommended to be taken earlier than 4 hours. Without consulting a doctor, drinking the medicine is not recommended for more than 5 consecutive days.
Child dosage
Candles and syrup "Ibuprofen" - dosage forms of the drug, which were developed exclusively for use in pediatrics. Doctors prescribe these drugs even to young children to quickly lower the temperature with:
- respiratory diseases;
- flu
- infectious and inflammatory processes;
- post-vaccination reactions.
Also, this drug helps to reduce the intensity of pain. The drug is prescribed for toothache and headache in a child, sore throat, ear, with neuralgia and damage to ligaments.
Rectal suppositories are prescribed for children aged 3-24 months, and syrup is used to treat a child aged 3 months to 12 years.
According to the instructions for use, "Ibuprofen" for children in the form of a suspension is given 3 times a day in a dosage of 5-10 mg / kg. Children under 1 year of age can be given medicine only as directed by a pediatrician. The highest dosage of the suspension for infants is 10 ml per day. This dose must be divided into 4 doses.
According to the instructions, the ibuprofen syrup is prescribed for children from 1 year to 12 years old in a dosage of 5-15 ml 3 times a day. If a fever and pain in a child 3-6 months old occurred after vaccination, then for every 5-7.6 kg of the child's weight, give 2.5 ml of the suspension 2 times a day. According to the instructions, the ibuprofen syrup for children must be taken at intervals of 6 hours.
Photo "Ibuprofen" for children is presented in the article.
Injections of this drug are prescribed exclusively for premature babies with heart pathologies. Treatment is carried out exclusively in the intensive care unit and strictly under the supervision of a neonatologist. The drug "Ibuprofen" is administered intravenously 3 times every 24 hours. The dosage is selected separately for each child, depending on its weight.
The drug is administered slowly over 15 minutes. It is preferable to use it undiluted. If necessary, the drug is diluted with a glucose solution of 5%.
Suppositories are used rectally. Patients weighing 5.5-8 kg should be administered 60 mg of the drug, namely 1 suppository, approximately every 6-8 hours. However, no more than 3 suppositories per day should be administered.
To reduce the temperature that arose as a result of vaccination, you need to enter 1 suppository, and if necessary, after 6 hours, enter another one. Ibuprofen rectal suppositories can be used no more than 3 days in a row, and as an anesthetic, no more than 5 days. If after this time the fever persists, a pediatrician consultation is required.
According to the instructions for use of the gel, a child aged 6-12 years can be applied with a strip 2-4 cm long. Use this tool can be no more than 3 times a day. Treatment should be continued for 2-3 weeks.
A child aged 6-12 years should be given 1 tablet 4 times a day. A prerequisite is that the weight must be at least 20 kg. There should be an interval of 6 hours between each pill.
Contraindications
According to the instructions for use, Ibuprofen tablets are not prescribed for adults in the presence of diseases and pathologies such as:
- liver failure or cirrhosis;
- intestinal ulcer, colitis or gastritis;
- increase in pressure;
- heartache;
- renal failure.
In addition, there are a number of other contraindications. First of all, taking this drug is strictly contraindicated for those who have a serious bleeding disorder. Before using the drug in any form, you need to consult a doctor.
Side effects
It is worth noting that the drug "Ibuprofen" has certain contraindications, which must be taken into account. In addition, the medicine can provoke various side effects. From the digestive system, disorders such as:
- stomach ache;
- nausea;
- heartburn;
- constipation.
In some cases, if there is a stomach ulcer, bleeding may open. From the nervous system side effects can be expressed in the form of such manifestations as:
- dizziness;
- headache;
- feeling of anxiety;
- irritability;
- depression;
- confusion.
In addition, there may be negative manifestations in the form of hearing loss, blurred vision, swelling of the eyelids. Allergic reactions are most often encountered as side effects, especially in case of an overdose of the drug. The risk of negative manifestations occurs with prolonged use of the drug.
Overdose
In case of an overdose of the drug, quite severe lesions of the body can be observed, which are especially aggravated with existing problems in the body. In case of an overdose, such negative manifestations as:
- stomach ache;
- diarrhea;
- vomiting
- fatigue;
- sleep disturbance.
In addition, kidney or liver failure may occur. The patient's breathing can be very difficult or even stopping. In case of signs of an overdose, you should definitely consult a doctor. In this case, gastric lavage is performed, and absorption preparations are taken.
The subsequent prognosis and tactics of the therapy largely depend on the severity of the patient's condition, dosage of the drug and the characteristics of the body.
special instructions
During therapy, monitoring of the state of the blood and the functional state of the kidneys and liver is required. If there are signs of gastritis and other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, careful monitoring is required, which includes laboratory tests, as well as periodic esophagogastroduodenoscopy.
During the period of taking the medicine, the patient should abandon all types of activities that necessarily require increased attention, as well as an accelerated reaction. In addition, ethanol is not recommended.
To reduce the risk of some undesirable manifestations from the gastrointestinal tract, it is necessary to apply the minimum dosage as short as possible.
The shelf life of the drug is 3 years. After this period or with improper storage of the medicine, it is strictly forbidden to use it. It is necessary to store the medicine in tablet form at room temperature in a package that protects from the penetration of sunlight.
It is necessary to protect the drug from children, and in case of accidental ingestion of the tablets, you must urgently go to the hospital for gastric lavage.
Ibuprofen candles must be stored in the refrigerator so that the base of the drug does not melt. Their shelf life is also 3 years, and they should be stored in sealed containers. If defects have appeared on the packaging, then it is not recommended to use such a rectal suppository, as this can be hazardous to health.
Ibuprofen syrup must be stored at low temperatures. Usually, for the convenience of using the medicine, a syringe dispenser is in the package, which allows you to correctly calculate the dosage of the drug.
Use during pregnancy
Many are interested in whether Ibuprofen can be taken during pregnancy. Since there is no data on the effect of the drug on the fetus, its administration during this period is not recommended.
It is advisable to replace it with a drug of a similar action, for example, "Paracetamol", which is allowed during pregnancy according to the doctor’s testimony. Ibuprofen can be used during breastfeeding, as the active substances of the drug do not penetrate into breast milk.
Interaction with other medicines
Despite the fact that you can drink "Ibuprofen" along with other medicines, it is worth considering the features of the reception. This drug reduces the effectiveness of diuretics and antihypertensive activity of vasodilators.
It is not recommended to drink them together with hypoglycemic drugs and anticoagulants, since their effect is amplified. With the simultaneous administration of antacids, their absorption rate decreases. An increase in the analgesic effect is observed while taking drugs that include caffeine.
It is not recommended to combine the drug "Ibuprofen" with alcohol, as this will increase their toxic effects on the liver and stomach.
Analogues of the drug
Having looked at the instructions of "Ibuprofen" (photo of the drug in the article), you can correctly choose and use the product. If for some reason this medicine is not suitable, then no less effective analogues can be selected. The selection of a similar drug should be agreed with the doctor. The most popular analogues are such as:
- Nurofen
- Ibufen
- "Has";
- Ibuprom;
- "Bofen."
Common analogues have in their composition the same active substance in equal proportions. The differences concern only the content of auxiliary components, as well as the cost of the medicine. “Nurofen” has the active substance ibuprofen, however, it is worth noting that this remedy is much more effective for eliminating heat, and the analgesic effect is approximately the same.
Despite the fact that the list of analogues is quite wide, the required preparation should be selected only by a qualified specialist. Do not self-medicate, as this can provoke side effects and complications.
Reviews
According to reviews, the drug "Ibuprofen" helps to cope even with very severe pain with rheumatism. This tool is very affordable and very quickly eliminates soreness.
Many say that this remedy is safe for children and helps relieve fever and inflammation, which is very important during colds or after vaccination. Doctors also recommend using the medicine during teething, as it effectively and rarely provokes the development of side effects.
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