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Havafen is a drug with anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic effects. Havafen is often used to reduce fever in cases that do not respond or respond poorly to other antipyretics.
1. What is Havafen?
Havafen medicine is prepared in the form of oral suspension, 30ml bottle. In 5ml of oral suspension containing the main ingredient is Ibuprofen 100mg.
Ibuprofen is a derivative of Propionic acid belonging to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Ibuprofen has analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting the COX enzyme (cyclooxygenase) which prevents the production of prostaglandins and other inflammatory products. This helps reduce inflammation, pain, and fever.
The antipyretic effect of Ibuprofen is better and longer lasting than Aspirin and Paracetamol, so it should be used to reduce fever instead of Paracetamol in some cases.
Havafen is often used for temporary relief in cases of fever unresponsive to paracetamol, has ruled out dengue fever and aches and pains such as flu pain, toothache, headache, muscle pain...
2. Dosage and how to use antipyretic drug Havafen
2.1 How to use the antipyretic Havafen Take orally. Do not arbitrarily change the route of Havafen medication. When to use the drug: You can use it at any time of the day. If there is a digestive disorder, the drug should be taken with a meal or with milk. Use medicine to relieve pain or reduce fever when fever is over 38.5 degrees Celsius, each dose is spaced at least 6-8 hours apart and should not be taken more than 4 times a day. Before taking the drug, make sure to exclude the cause of fever due to dengue fever because taking the drug increases the risk of severe bleeding. 2.2 Havafen dose Havafen drug dosage you can refer to below:
Children under 2 years old and under 11kg: When using, consult a doctor. Children 2-3 years old and weighing 11-16kg: 5ml each time. Children 4-5 years old and weighing 16-21kg: 7.5ml each time. Children 6-8 years old and weighing 21-27kg: 10ml each time. Children 9-10 years old and 27-32kg: 12.5ml each time. Children 11 years old and 32-43kg: Take 15ml each time. 2.3 Overdose When taking an overdose, it can cause serious side effects at therapeutic doses. In case of overdose, it is necessary to stop taking the drug and take the patient to a medical center immediately so that it can be treated promptly, treatment is symptomatic and supportive.
3. Undesirable effects of the drug Havafen
When taking the drug may encounter unwanted effects during treatment such as:
Common: Fever, fatigue, abdominal distension, nausea, vomiting; headache, dizziness, vertigo, restlessness; Rash, rash; Uncommon side effects: Allergic reactions (common is bronchospasm in asthmatics), rhinitis, urticaria; Drowsiness, insomnia, tinnitus; Abdominal pain, gastrointestinal bleeding, progressive peptic ulcer; Visual disturbances; Hearing loss; Prolonged bleeding; During the use of the drug, if any adverse effects appear, please inform a qualified doctor or pharmacist to receive appropriate assistance.
4. Notes when using antipyretic medicine Havafen
Before taking medicine, tell your doctor about drug allergies, medical conditions and medications you are taking. To ensure safe and effective medication administration, avoid the risk of harm and possible drug interactions.
Havafen is not used in cases of:
Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient Ibuprofen or other ingredients in the formula. Hypersensitivity to aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (asthma, rhinitis, urticaria after aspirin use). Active peptic ulcer disease. People with asthma or a history of bronchospasm. Bleeding disorders, cardiovascular disease. Severe hepatic or renal impairment (glomerular filtration rate less than 30 mL/min). You are taking Coumarin anticoagulant. People with congestive heart failure, volume depletion due to diuretics or renal failure (increased risk of renal dysfunction). Children weighing less than 7 kg. Use in pregnancy and lactation: There are not enough data on safety for these two subjects. Careful consideration should be given to the use of the drug. Do not use in the last 3 months of pregnancy because of the reported risk of harm to the newborn;
When using Havafen for the purpose of reducing fever, it is necessary to determine the exact cause of fever, avoid using it when having dengue fever, because Vietnam has a dengue fever epidemic, so the use of Ibuprofen has not been widely indicated. .
Do not combine antipyretic Havafen with paracetamol. Havafen should only be used when the patient does not respond or respond poorly to paracetamol.
Drug interactions: Care should be taken when combining Ibuprofen with Quinolone antibiotics; Furosemide; Magnesium Hydroxide; Other Non-Steroid Anti-Inflammatory Drugs; Methotrexate; Digoxin;
Hopefully, through the above article, you know how to use Havafen fever reducer and the notes when using it. This is an over-the-counter drug, so when taking it, read the information carefully and if you have any questions, ask your pharmacist or doctor immediately.
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