The drug "Nurofen" is a non - steroidal anti - inflammatory drug, a derivative of phenylpropionic acid. The medication has an antipyretic and analgesic effect. The activity of the drug is associated with its ability to slow down the synthesis of prostaglandins, to block the cyclooxygenase enzyme. After oral administration, the drug undergoes rapid absorption. Biotransformation occurs in liver cells.
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Instructions "Nurofen" recommends using the drug inside and out (for gel). Pills, dragees, capsules are prescribed for adults and adolescents who do not have difficulty swallowing the drug. In suspended form, the drug is recommended for young children. Indications for the use of the drug include pain of a different nature of occurrence and localization. The medicine is prescribed, in particular, for myalgia, neuralgia, migraines, algodismenorrhea. Instructions "Nurofen" recommends a remedy for patients with rheumatic, dental, headaches. An effective medicine for fever due to flu or SARS.
The dosage regimen of the drug "Nurofen". Instruction manual
The syrup is recommended for use from six months. Dosage is calculated according to the weight of the patient. It is recommended at 5-10 mg / kg, but not more than four times a day. The total dose per day should not exceed 30 mg / kg. Patients from 6 to 12 months are prescribed 2.5 ml, from 1 year to 3 years - 5, from 4 years to 6 - 7.5, from 7 to 9 years - 10 ml, from 10 to 12 - 15 ml From the age of 12, it is allowed to switch to a tablet form of the drug or use the drug externally. The initial dose for oral administration is 200 mg 3-4 times a day. In severe cases, an increase in the amount of the drug to 400 mg is allowed. The maximum dose per day is not more than 1.2 g.
Side effects
The instruction of "Nurofen" warns that the medicine can provoke nausea, vomiting, flatulence, discomfort in the epigastrium. Undesirable consequences include lesions in the gastrointestinal tract of an erosive, ulcerative nature (complicated in some cases by bleeding and perforation). On the basis of therapy, confusion, soreness and dryness of the nasal mucosa, depression, and increased fatigue may appear. Some patients experience tinnitus, hearing impairment, cystitis, and acute renal failure. During treatment, patients with hypersensitivity may develop an allergic reaction (the Nurofen instruction also warns about this). It should be noted that, as a rule, side effects occur after two to three days after the start of use.
Additional information about Nurofen. Instruction Price
The drug is not recommended for use simultaneously with acetylsalicylic acid and other NSAIDs. When combined with thrombolytic drugs and anticoagulants, the likelihood of bleeding increases. The cost of the medicine, depending on the form of release, ranges from 40 to 250 rubles. With the development of negative consequences when using the medication, you should visit a doctor. Before starting therapy, you must familiarize yourself with the annotation and consult with a specialist.