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Sotstop is a pain reliever and fever reducer, which can be used for many subjects. This is a stronger and longer lasting antipyretic drug than Paracetamol. So how long does Sotstop take to reduce fever? Let's find out the answer through the article below.
1. What is Sotstop?
Sotstop has the main ingredient Ibuprofen 20mg/ml which is prepared in the form of a 100ml solution bottle.
Ibuprofen belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), derived from propionic acid. Ibuprofen, like other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, has the main effect of analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory. The mechanism of action of these drugs is to inhibit the enzyme prostaglandin synthetase and prevent the production of inflammatory mediators such as prostaglandins, thromboxane and other inflammatory products.
Ibuprofen also has a stronger antipyretic effect than Aspirin and lasts longer than Paracetamol, however it is indicated more limited than Paracetamol because not all cases of fever are used.
The drug has a good analgesic effect in the treatment of moderate and mild pain.
2. When should and shouldn't take Sotstop?
Sotstop is indicated in the following cases:
Helps relieve mild to moderate pain such as: menstrual pain, headache, after dental procedures; Using Ibuprofen can help reduce the dose of narcotic pain medicine for pain after major surgery or for patients with cancer pain; Treatment of pain and rheumatoid arthritis , juvenile rheumatoid arthritis; Sotstop reduces fever in some cases when the patient does not respond to Paracetamol. The drug is contraindicated in the following cases:
Hypersensitivity to Ibuprofen, Aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Manifestations of hypersensitivity by the appearance of asthma, rhinitis, urticaria, dyspnea, angioedema after taking the drug; Peptic ulcer disease progression; Do not use to reduce fever until the cause of fever due to dengue fever has not been ruled out; Patients with asthma or bronchospasm, coagulation dysfunction, cardiovascular disease, severe liver or kidney failure with glomerular filtration rate less than 30 ml/min; The patient is being treated with anticoagulants such as Coumarin; Patients with reduced circulating volume when taking the drug will increase the risk of renal dysfunction; Patients with colloidal disease should not use the drug because when using the drug there is a risk of aseptic meningitis; Pregnant women especially in the last 3 months of pregnancy; Not suitable for children under 7kg. If used for children from 3 to 6 months, consult a doctor.
3. How long does Sotstop take to reduce fever?
Usually after taking this medicine about 20 to 30 minutes, the fever-reducing effect begins. Ibuprofen concentrations peak in the blood about 1 to 2 hours after oral administration. Therefore, the strongest effect is after 1 to 2 hours of taking.
For adults you can repeat if there is a fever after at least 4 to 6 hours, but for children this period should be longer than about 6 to 8 hours after the first dose.
4. Sotstop drug dosage and how to use it?
How to use: The drug is taken orally for fever or pain.
Dosage of Sotstop in adults:
The usual dose for pain relief is 60ml - 90ml (equivalent to 1.2g - 1.8g)/day, divided into several times. Maintenance dose: 30ml - 60ml (0.6g - 1.2g)/day. Note not to use more than 160ml/day; Fever reducing dose: The usual dose is 10ml - 20ml (0.2g-0.4g) each time, spaced every 4 to 6 hours, not more than 60ml (1.2g)/day. Dosage of Sotstop in children:
Dose to relieve pain or reduce fever: The usual dose is 1ml - 1.5ml (20mg to 30mg)/kg body weight/day divided into several small doses. Each dose is spaced at least 6 to 8 hours apart; Dosage for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis can be administered at a dose of 2ml (40mg)/kg body weight/day divided into several oral doses; Note for children under 30kg: Use a maximum dose of 25ml (500mg)/day; The drug is not used for children weighing less than 7kg.
5. What should be noted when using Sotstop?
When using the drug, you should note the following:
Before taking the drug, carefully read the instructions on how to use the drug and the contraindications, if you have any questions, you should consult a pharmacist or doctor; Care should be taken when using this drug for the elderly, who have manifestations of coagulation dysfunction because it has an antiplatelet effect that makes the patient prone to bleeding; Pregnancy: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can inhibit uterine contractions and cause a later-than-expected delivery. It can also cause severe pulmonary hypertension and the risk of severe respiratory distress in the neonate by premature closure of the ductus arteriosus. In addition, it also inhibits platelet aggregation, increasing the risk of bleeding. Therefore, do not use this medicine for pregnant women especially in the last 3 months and consult your doctor when taking the drug in other periods; Lactation: Although very small amounts of Ibuprofen pass into breast milk, there is little chance of a risk to the infant at doses normal to the mother. But still need to consider when taking drugs; You may also experience some side effects while taking the drug. In case you experience some side effects such as blurred vision, decreased vision, color disturbances, you must stop taking ibuprofen. If you have a mild digestive disorder, you should take the medicine with food to reduce discomfort. If you find it difficult to breathe, have a skin rash, face swelling, an asthma attack, or a urticaria, you need to stop taking the drug and immediately go to a medical facility for timely treatment; Note that this drug can occur drug interactions when used with other drugs, so note: Do not take this drug with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs because it increases the risk of side effects on the gastrointestinal tract. Do not use with quinolone antibiotics because it can act on the central nervous system and can lead to convulsions. If used with Methotrexate, it increases the toxicity of Methotrexate. Ibuprofen may reduce the sodium excretion effect of furosemide diuretics and diuretics. As for the drug Digoxin, it may increase the concentration of digoxin in the blood plasma, it is necessary to adjust the dose accordingly. Use only when Paracetamol does not respond or respond poorly. This medicine should not be used in the first place to reduce fever. During an outbreak of dengue, it should be avoided as it increases the risk of serious bleeding. Thus, the drug Sotstop is effective in reducing pain, reducing fever and can respond after 20 minutes of use. The ability to reduce fever and last longer than Paracetamol, but it also has the risk of causing more side effects, so it should be used with caution.
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