Pain syndrome is well known to every person. No one can boast that unpleasant discomfort passed him by. However, the pain can be completely different. In some cases, it is easily eliminated with the Analgin tablet. But how to get rid of the pain caused by pathologies of the musculoskeletal system? Indeed, the discomfort is often so strong that it is impossible to even move. In such situations, the drug "Advil" can help. Instructions for use of the drug positions it as a powerful analgesic.
Description of the drug
The medicine "Advil" refers to the instructions for use with NSAIDs. This is a modern effective tool.
The drug provides the body with:
- removal of inflammation;
- temperature drop;
- a decrease in the severity of pain.
The analgesic effect is more pronounced in pathologies provoked by inflammatory processes in the body.
Release Forms
The main active substance of the drug "Advil" is ibuprofen. It is this component that gives the drug excellent antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
The drug is available in several dosage forms:
- capsules;
- tablets;
- suppositories;
- gel;
- syrup.
Such a variety makes it easy to use Advil medication for any category of patients. Instructions for use for children recommend the use of syrup. And for the smallest patients, candles are perfect.
When is the drug prescribed?
To determine what pathologies the remedy works with, you only need to familiarize yourself with the Advil medication instructions.
Indications for use, she indicates the following:
- Degenerative and inflammatory diseases of the musculoskeletal system. The medicine is prescribed for arthritis (psoriatic, gouty, rheumatoid, juvenile, chronic), neuralgic amyotrophies, ankylosing spondylitis (ankylosing spondylitis), osteochondrosis provoked by systemic lupus erythematosus, arthritis.
- The pain syndrome that arose against the background of ossalgia, radiculitis, myalgia, migraine, arthritis, arthralgia, bursitis, tendonitis, tendovaginitis, neuralgia, algomenorrhea, neuralgic amyotrophy.
- Inflammatory processes in the pelvis. The tool perfectly eliminates the discomfort of adnexitis.
- Toothache, headache.
- Discomfort caused by cancer.
- Postoperative or post-traumatic pain accompanied by inflammation.
The medication is used during childbirth. After all, the medicine can perfectly anesthetize.
Doctors may prescribe Advil for other pathologies. Indications for use of the drug are infectious and colds. The medicine is often prescribed for such ailments, because it is an excellent antipyretic.
Dosage of medication
It is recommended to use the drug "Advil" after eating. Instructions for use of the tablet are advised to be taken depending on the type of pathology. It is also necessary to take into account the severity of the course of the disease.
Doctors prescribe the drug in dosages:
- Pain syndrome. You should drink 1-2 tablets three times a day. This is 400-800 mg of the drug. The maximum dose allowed for use per day is 2.4 g.
- Rheumatoid arthritis. Three pills are recommended three times a day. A single dose is 800 mg.
- Soft tissue injuries, sprains. Depending on the intensity of the pain, 2 to 4 doses of medication per day can be prescribed. A single dose is 400 mg.
- Rheumatoid juvenile arthrosis. With this pathology, the daily rate is calculated based on the weight of the patient. For 1 kg - 30-40 mg of the drug. This dose should be taken in several doses.
- Osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis. The patient is prescribed 3-4 tablets a day to take 1 tablet (400 mg).
- Hyperthermia. To bring down the temperature, which reaches an indicator of 39.2 ° C, the dose should be taken based on: 1 mg of the patient's weight - 5 mg of the drug. If the thermometer shows a higher number, then the required amount of medication is calculated according to the ratio: 1 kg - 10 mg.
- Algodismenorea. It is allowed to take medicine up to 4 times a day for 1 tablet.
Doses should be gradually reduced as unpleasant symptoms disappear. Capsules may be used. Such drug “Advil” does not need special instructions. Instructions for use of the capsule recommends using the same way as tablets.
Application for children
A special form of the drug “Advil” is intended for children - syrup. Instructions for use advise you to adhere to the following dosages:
- Infants 3-12 months. Such crumbs, the medicine can be used exclusively as directed by a doctor. Babies, as a rule, are recommended to give 50 mg syrup 3-4 times a day.
- Children 1-3 years old. For such children, a single dose increases to 100 mg. The tool must be taken three times a day.
- Kids 4-6 years old. The syrup is prescribed for use three times a day. In this case, a single dose is already 150 ml.
- The guys are 7-9 years old. Three times a day, children should take 200 mg of syrup.
- Guys 10-12 years old. It is necessary to take 300 mg of the drug three times a day.
- Children from 12 years old. It is allowed to use a tablet preparation. Initially, children are prescribed 150-300 mg of the drug three times a day. Then the dose is reduced to 100 mg. Take the same - 3 times a day.
If a baby has a febrile syndrome after immunization, then the baby should be given 50 mg of syrup to drink. Repeat the reception, if necessary, after 6 hours.
Do not forget about suppositories. It is advisable to use just such a dosage form of the drug “Advil” for hyperthermia in infants . Instructions for use recommend the following dosages:
- Infants 3-9 months. It is allowed to introduce one suppository every 8 hours. During the day, the medicine is used 3 times. In this case, the daily dose should not exceed 180 mg.
- Crumbs from 9 months to 2 years. Such children are already allowed to use the medication 4 times a day. The interval between suppository entries is 6 hours.
Apply the medicine for pain is allowed for 5 days. If the baby has a fever, then the course of therapy is 3 days.
Contraindications
The medicine "Advil" is forbidden to use at:
- erosive and ulcerative ailments of the gastrointestinal tract;
- hypersensitivity;
- impaired blood coagulability (hemophilia, hemorrhagic diathesis);
- tendency to bleeding;
- recurrent nasal polyposis, bronchial asthma;
- severe renal failure;
- liver diseases;
- pregnancy (3 trimester);
- inflammatory bowel disease;
- coronary artery bypass grafting.
special instructions
Under the supervision of a doctor and with caution, a drug may be prescribed for:
- hyperbilirubinemia;
- cirrhosis of the liver, which is accompanied by portal hypertension ;
- gastritis, enteritis, colitis;
- nephrotic syndrome ;
- 2-3 trimester of pregnancy;
- diabetes mellitus;
- arterial hypertension;
- ischemia;
- glucocorticosteroid therapy;
- somatic diseases, severe;
- lactation.
Side effects
In some cases, the drug "Advil" can cause completely undesirable symptoms.
Instructions for use warns of side effects:
- Gastrointestinal tract. Abdominal pains, flatulence, heartburn, diarrhea, discomfort in the epigastric region may occur. Sometimes ulcerations of the mucosa appear. Even bleeding is possible. Patients are able to feel irritation, dry mouth, ulceration of the gingival mucosa, pancreatitis, aphthous stomatitis. Some complain of constipation, nausea, indigestion, loss of appetite, and vomiting.
- Hepato-biliary system. Hepatitis may occur.
- Respiratory system. Patients sometimes experience shortness of breath.
- Hearing impairment. There is a ringing, tinnitus. Sometimes hearing is reduced.
- Nervous system. Insomnia, nervousness, irritability, anxiety may appear. Sometimes there are depression, hallucinations, confusion. Sweating intensifies, headache, drowsiness, dizziness appear, mood changes abruptly.
- The heart system. Tachycardia can be observed, pressure can increase. Sometimes heart failure appears.
- Urinary system. Perhaps the development of such unpleasant pathologies as renal failure, in the acute stage, allergic nephritis, polyuria, cystitis, nephrotic syndrome.
- Blood formation. Sometimes patients develop hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenic purpura, aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis, and leukopenia.
- Allergic reaction. Most often there is a skin rash, itching. Quincke's edema, anaphylactoid reaction, bronchospasm, fever, anaphylactic shock, allergic rhinitis may occur.
Analogues of the drug
Drugs that have one active substance with the drug Advil:
- The deblock.
- Ibuprofen.
- "ArtroKam".
- Burana.
- "Nurofen."
- Bonifen.
- Ibuprom.
- Faspik.
- Solpaflex.
If the patient did not fit the remedy as a result of sensitivity to the main component, then the doctor can choose a replacement for him from medicines that have a similar pharmacological effect:
- "Flexen."
- "Arthrosilen."
- "Artrum."
- Bystrumkaps.
- Khayrumat.
- Ketoprofen.
- "Vimovo."
- Dexalgin.
- Naproxen.
- OKI.
- Ketonal.
- Next.
- "Nalgesin."
- "Brustan."
Patient Reviews
Of course, it is important to learn not only how the Advil drug is positioned for use. Reviews of people who have experienced the tool on themselves are also of great interest.
The opinions of patients were divided. Some argue that the medicine is ineffective. Others, on the contrary, indicate a high ability of the medication to quickly get rid of an unpleasant pain syndrome. Parents of babies confirm the excellent antipyretic properties of the drug.
But, unfortunately, a certain category of people also notes the occurrence of side effects. Most often, unpleasant symptoms affect the digestive tract. However, patients notice that, compared with other NSAIDs, adverse reactions are much less common.