Spedifen 200mg, Pains & fever, 20 tablets, Ibuprofen

Indication

The drug Spedifen 200 mg contains a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug: ibuprofen. It is indicated, in adults and children over 20 kg (i.e. around 6 years), for the short-term treatment of: - fever - pain such as headache, flu-like symptoms, dental pain, stiffness, - painful periods.

Dosage

Oral route. Swallow the tablet, without chewing it, with a full glass of water. The tablets should preferably be taken with a meal. SUITABLE FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN FROM 20 KG (about 6 years old). Painful and / or febrile conditions 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 400 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). Frequency of administration Systematic doses prevent oscillations of pain or fever. They should be spaced at least 6 hours.

Duration of treatment The duration of use is limited to: 3 days in the event of fever, 5 days in the event of pain If the pain persists for more than 5 days or the fever for more than 3 days, or if they worsen or if any other disorder occurs, inform your doctor. If you have the impression that the effect of SPEDIFEN 200 mg tablet is too strong or too weak: talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Composition

The active substance is (for one tablet): Ibuprofen: 200.00 mg

The other ingredients are: Arginine, sodium bicarbonate, crospovidone, magnesium stearate, 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. Medicines such as SPEDIFEN 200 mg tablet may increase the risk of heart attack ("myocardial infarction") or stroke. The risk is all the greater as the doses used are high and the duration of treatment prolonged. Do not exceed the recommended doses or the duration of treatment. If you have heart problems, if you have had a stroke or if you think you have risk factors for this type of pathology (for example if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol or if you smoke), talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Pregnancy and breast feeding

Pregnancy

During the first trimester of pregnancy (12 weeks of amenorrhea, i.e. 12 weeks after the 1st day of your last period), your doctor may prescribe this medicine, if necessary. From 2.5 to 5 months of pregnancy (12 to 24 weeks of amenorrhea), this medication will only be used on the advice of your doctor and in brief. Long-term use of this medication is strongly discouraged. Beyond 5 months of pregnancy (beyond 24 weeks of amenorrhea), you should under NO circumstances take this medication, because its effects on your child may have serious consequences, particularly on a cardiopulmonary level and kidney, even with just one take. If you have taken this medicine when you were more than five months pregnant, please talk to your obstetrician-gynecologist so that you can be offered appropriate monitoring.

Feeding with milk

The drug Spedifen 200mg passes into breast milk. As a precaution, it should be avoided during breastfeeding.