ibuprofen

Ibuprofen Uses 

This medicine is mainly given to reduce fever as well as treat pain or inflammation that is caused by different conditions such as arthritis, menstrual cramps, minor injury, headache, back pain as well as toothache. Ibuprofen is given to adults and children who are at least 6 months old. The medicine is also effective in relieving minor aches and pains that are caused due to common cold or flu.  

Ibuprofen Dosage 

Using this medicine exactly in the same manner as directed on the label or prescribed by your doctor. Don’t try to take it in larger amounts or for a long time than recommended. Make sure that you read all the directions on the medicine package before taking it if you are taking over-the-counter products. Avoid taking the medicine more than recommended dose because an Ibuprofen overdose can cause damage to your stomach as well as intestines.

The maximum amount of this medicine for adults is 800mg per dose or 3200 mg per day. To get relief from your pain, fever as well as swelling use only smallest amount needed.  

The dose of this medicine for children depends upon their age as well as weight. You need to carefully follow the dosing instruction which is provided with medicine for the age and weight of your child. In case you have any confusion, ask your doctor.  

To lessen stomach upset, take the medicine with food or milk. Before measuring the dose of oral suspension shake it well. Always measure the liquid medicine with the help of dosing syringe which is provided with the medicine itself. You can also make use of special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup.  

The chewable tablet of this medicine should be chewed before swallowing it. You might require frequent medical tests if you are using this medicine for a long time. Keep the medicine at store temperature and away from moisture and heat. As per your medical condition and response to treatment, the dosage of this medicine depends.  

Take this medication at the lowest effective dose for shortest possible time, if you want to reduce the risk of stomach bleeding as well as other side effects. This medication is not going to work so well if you wait for the condition to worsen and then start the medication.  

Therefore, if you notice that the condition persists or worsens then immediately take the medical help. You need to consult your doctor if fever worsens or lasts for three days and if pain worsens or lasts for more than 10 days.  

Ibuprofen Side Effects 

If you notice the signs of an allergic reaction to this medicine such as sneezing, rash or hives, trouble in breathing as well as swelling of your face, tongue, throat or lips then get the emergency medical help immediately.  

You also need to stop the medication in between if you notice signs of heart attack or stroke such as chest pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder, slurred speech, feeling short of breath, leg swelling as well as sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the body.  

Call your doctor and stop using Ibuprofen if you suffer from: 

• Shortness of breath
• Changes in vision
• Swelling in body or rapid weight gain
• Signs of stomach bleeding: tarry or bloody stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds
• First sign of any skin rash, no matter how mild it is
• Liver problems such as upper stomach pain, nausea, feeling of tiredness, itching, flu, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice and loss of appetite
• Kidney problems: Little or no urination, swelling on your feet or ankles, feeling short of breath or tired as well as painful and difficulty in urination. 
• Symptoms of anemia like pale skin, rapid heart rate, trouble in concentrating as well as feeling light-headed. 
• Severe skin reactions such as fever, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in eyes, sore throat as well as skin pain which is followed by a red or purple skin rash that is spreading and causing blistering as well as peeling.
• Intake of this medicine can also cause high blood pressure, so it is recommended to check your blood pressure regularly and if it is high inform your doctor. 

Some of the common side effects of this medicine are stated below:

• Upset stomach, vomiting, nausea or mild heartburn
• Decreased appetite
• Ringing in your ears
• Bloating, diarrhea and headache

Therefore, this is not the complete list of side effects, if anything else happens apart from these side effects, get the medical help immediately.  

Ibuprofen Precautions 

Avoid drinking alcohol during the intake of this medicine because it might increase the risk of stomach bleeding. Don’t take aspirin when you are taking Ibuprofen. You should not take this medicine if you are taking aspirin in order to prevent heart attack as well as stroke. Ibuprofen helps in making aspirin less effective in protecting your heart as well as blood vessels. If you need to take both the medications, then take Ibuprofen at least eight hours before or 30 minutes after the intake of aspirin.  

Before using any cold, pain or allergy medicine, ask your doctor first. Some over-the-counter medicines contain aspirin or medicine similar to Ibuprofen. Taking few products together can help in causing you to get too much of this type of medication. Ibuprofens while pregnant should be taken only when clearly needed but it is recommended not use this medicine during first and last trimesters of pregnancy.  

Ibuprofen for breastfeeding mothers is not recommended as the medicine passes into breast milk.  

Ibuprofen interactions 

There are total 326 drugs that interact with this medicine

68 major drug interactions

245 moderate drug interactions

13 minor drug interactions 

Ibuprofen MOA (Mechanism of Action) 

It is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that functions in your body by reducing the hormones that help in causing pain as well as inflammation in your body.  

Ibuprofen warnings 

This medicine can increase the risk of fatal heart attack or stroke if taken for a long term in high doses. It is strictly recommended not to use this medicine just before or after the heart bypass surgery. Therefore, an overdose of this medicine can damage your stomach or intestines. 

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