Description
This medication contains a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug: inuprofen.
It is indicated, in adults and children over 20 kg (approximately 6 years), for the short-term treatment of fever and / or pain such as headaches, flu-like symptoms, dental pain, aches and painful periods.
Using advice
In children, the usual dosage is 20 to 30 mg / kg / day in 3 doses per day (without exceeding 30 mg / kg / day)
In children from 20 to 30 kg (approximately 6 to 11 years old): 1 tablet (200 mg), to be renewed if necessary after 6 hours. In all cases, do not exceed 3 tablets per day (600 mg).
In adults and children over 30 kg (approximately 11-12 years): 1 to 2 tablets (200 mg), to be renewed if necessary after 6 hours. In all cases, do not exceed 6 tablets per day (1200 mg).
As the elderly are at increased risk of side effects, use the lowest possible dose for the shortest time needed to relieve symptoms.
Do not exceed the recommended doses or the duration of treatment (3 days in case of fever, 5 days in case of pain).
The maximum dosage is 6 tablets per day (1200 mg).
Oral route.
Swallow the tablet without chewing it, with a full glass of water.
The tablets should preferably be taken with a meal
Systematic intake helps prevent fever or pain peaks. They should be spaced at least 6 hours.
Composition
The active substance is:
Ibuprofen................................................. .................................................. ............. 200.00mg
As ibuprofen lysinate ........................................... ................................ 342.00mg
The other ingredients are:
Povidone, sodium carboxymethyl starch (type A), magnesium stearate.
Film coating: hypromellose, talc, white OPASPRAY.
Black printing ink.
* Composition of black printing ink: shellac (Shellac), black iron oxide (E172), propylene glycol, isopropyl alcohol, butanol, ethanol dihydrate, purified water.
Precautions for use
At high doses, greater than 1200 mg / day, this drug has anti-inflammatory properties and can cause sometimes serious drawbacks which are those observed with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Anti-inflammatory / analgesic drugs like ibuprofen may be associated with a slightly increased risk of heart attack or stroke, especially when used in high doses. Do not exceed the recommended dose or duration of treatment.
You should not take other medicines containing nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (including selective cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitors) and / or acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) at the same time as this medicine. Carefully read the package leaflets for other medicines you are taking to make sure you are free from nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and / or acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin).
Pregnancy and breast feeding
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
Pregnancy
Before the start of the 6th month of pregnancy (up to the 24th week of amenorrhea), you should not take this medicine unless clearly necessary as determined by your doctor, because of the potential risk of miscarriages or deformities. In this case, the dose should be as low as possible and the duration of treatment as short as possible.
From the beginning of the 6th month until the end of pregnancy (beyond the 24th week of amenorrhea), this medication is contraindicated, you should under NO circumstances take this medication because its effects on your child can have serious or even fatal consequences, especially on the heart, lungs and / or kidneys, even with just one dose.
If you took this medicine while you were pregnant, tell your obstetrician gynecologist immediately, so that you can be offered appropriate monitoring if necessary.
Feeding with milk
This drug passes into breast milk, it is not recommended to use it during breastfeeding.