The medicine "Nurofen" refers to the category of anti-inflammatory non-steroidal drugs.
The therapeutic effect of the drug "Nurofen" (tablets)
Instructions for use explain that the active component of the drug is ibuprofen, which is a derivative of phenylpropionic acid.
When ingested, the drug inhibits the creation of prostaglandins, which cause inflammation, resulting in an
antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect. The composition of the tablets includes macrogol, sodium citrate and
lauryl sulfate, gum, opacode,
stearic acid, titanium dioxide, ibuprofen. Also, the medication is released in the form of a suspension and suppository.
Indications of Nurofen (tablets)
Instructions for use indicate that the drug is prescribed for the treatment of rheumatic ailments, with its help relieve pain, fever and inflammation. As part of complex treatment, the medication is used for rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatism, osteoarthritis, spondylitis, gout. The drug is used for myalgia, neuralgia, neuritis, radiculitis, myositis, bursitis. In pediatrics, they use Nurofen (tablets) for children.
The instruction recommends taking this form of medication for fever that occurs when teething, and colds. The medicine is used for headaches and toothaches, algodismenorrhea, for seasonal infectious viral pathologies that are accompanied by aching joints, fever and malaise.
Means "Nurofen": instructions for use
Tablets are prescribed in a dosage that depends on the age of the patients. The daily volume for adolescents after 12 and adults is 1200 mg. It should be taken 4 times. After six years, children are given 200 mg three times a day. Pills must be taken after meals with plenty of water. Effervescent capsules are dissolved in water (a glass is enough). Kids up to six years of age are recommended to take a suspension. Do not use the medicine on your own for more than three days. If after this time there is no relief, you need to see a doctor.
Side effects of the drug "Nurofen" (tablets)
Instructions for use informs that with proper use, the medicine is well tolerated, and negative effects occur in rare cases.
Side effects are known, such as manifestations and erosion of the gastric and intestinal mucosa, headache, hypertension, shortness of breath, sleep disturbances,
psychomotor agitation. In addition, allergic reactions, bronchospasm,
angioedema, urticaria are noted. Thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, leukopenia, anemia, cystitis, nephritis, polyuria may also occur.
Contraindications of the drug "Nurofen" (tablets)
The instructions for use explain that it is forbidden to drink tablets with ulcers and inflammations of the stomach and intestines, blood ailments, hypertension, as well as children under three months of age. Contraindications include lactation and the third trimester of pregnancy.