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Ibuprofen is a medication commonly used to reduce fever, pain, and inflammation. However, using too much Ibuprofen can be harmful to the body. To be on the safe side, you need to know how much Ibuprofen you are taking.
1. Ibuprofen drug strengths
Ibuprofen is a derivative of propionic acid, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Ibuprofen has analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory effects.
Currently, on the market, there are drug forms and concentrations of Ibuprofen:
Tablets with Ibuprofen content: 200 mg, 400 mg, 600 mg and Ibuprofen 800 mg; Ibuprofen suspension 5ml (100 mg/) Ibuprofen is indicated in the following cases:
Rheumatoid arthritis; Mild to moderate pain; Dysmenorrhea ; Headache; Fever and pain in children; Migraine pain. Ibuprofen is contraindicated in the following cases:
People with hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients; People with a history of allergy to other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; The patient is suffering from peptic ulcer; Ibuprofen should be used with caution in the following cases:
Patients with renal failure; Patients with liver failure; People with a history of peptic ulcer; Heart disease; Elderly; Pregnant and lactating women; Blood clotting disorders; Allergy.
2. Dosage and how to take Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen is used orally, it should be taken with a meal or with milk.
The dose of Ibuprofen drug should be according to the doctor's prescription. Reference dose for specific cases is as follows:
Mild to moderate pain, fever, musculoskeletal pain in adults use dose 1.2g - 1.8g per day, divided orally 3-4 times a day. The maximum dose of Ibuprofen for adults is 2.4g per day. The maintenance dose of Ibuprofen is 0.6 - 1.2g daily; Juvenile arthritis, children over 7kg, use a dose of 30-40mg/kg daily divided into 3-4 times a day. Use a dose of 2 mg/kg/day for mild arthritis; Fever and pain in children (Ibuprofen is not recommended for children weighing less than 7 kg) using a dose of 20 - 30 mg/kg per day in divided doses 6 to 8 hours apart; Children 1-2 years old can use a dose of 50mg orally 3-4 times a day; Children 3-7 years old can use a dose of 100mg orally 3-4 times a day; Children 8-12 years old can use a dose of 200mg orally 3-4 times a day.
3. Ibuprofen side effects
Common side effects of Ibuprofen include:
Fatigue; Abdominal bloating, nausea, vomiting; Headache; Dizziness ; Rash, rash. Uncommon side effects of Ibuprofen include:
Allergic reactions, especially bronchospasm in patients with asthma; Rhinitis; Urticaria ; Abdominal pain, gastrointestinal bleeding, making stomach ulcers progress; Drowsiness, insomnia; Tinnitus; Visual disturbances; Hearing loss ; Bleeding time is prolonged. Rare side effects of Ibuprofen include:
Edema, rash; Stevens - Johnson syndrome ; Hair loss; Depression; Aseptic meningitis; Blurred vision, color vision disorders and reduced vision due to drug poisoning; Neutropenia, agranulocytosis, eosinophilia, thrombocytopenia, anemia; Gallbladder contractility disorder; Abnormal liver function tests, hepatotoxicity; Cystitis, hematuria; Acute renal failure; Interstitial nephritis; Nephrotic syndrome . If you experience decreased vision, blurred vision, or color perception disturbances, you must stop taking Ibuprofen.
If you have a mild digestive disorder, you should take Ibuprofen with food or drink with milk.
Inform your doctor about the side effects you experience when using Ibuprofen, or immediately go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.
4. Interactions of Ibuprofen with other drugs
Ibuprofen increases the side effects of Quinolone antibiotics on the central nervous system and can lead to convulsions; Magnesium hydroxide increases the initial absorption of Ibuprofen; but the presence of aluminum hydroxide does not have this effect; Using Ibuprofen with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs increases the risk of bleeding and causing stomach ulcers; Ibuprofen increases the toxicity of Methotrexate when used together; Ibuprofen may reduce the diuretic effect of furosemide and diuretics when used together; Ibuprofen may increase the plasma concentration of digoxin when co-administered.
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