Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
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Common ibuprofen uses
Ibuprofen is used in the following:
Relieve aches and relieve pain and stiffness when suffering from arthritis.
Treating the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Relief of gout symptoms.
Mild to moderate headache relief.
Relief of pain and contractions accompanying the menstrual cycle.
Dental pain relief.
lower the temperature.
Instructions for taking ibuprofen
How to eat:
discs.
capsules.
Cream or gel.
Succulent drink.
suppositories;
Intravenous injection.
number of doses:
For pain relief: Use as needed or four to six times a day.
For Arthritis: Use four to six times a day.
For menstrual pain and dysmenorrhea: Use as needed, or six times a day.
Dosage:
Dosage varies according to the indications for use, but in general the dose for adults is between 200 - 400 milligrams.
Event start:
Between 30 - 60 minutes.
Effective time
From 4 - 6 hours.
feed:
It is preferable to take the medicine with food to reduce the possibility of stomach irritation.
Storage and preservation:
The medicine should be stored in a closed container at room temperature, out of the reach of children.
Forgetting a dose:
In general, ibuprofen is given when needed, but if the doctor orders it to be taken consecutively, the dose should be taken as soon as it is remembered, and avoid doubling the dose.
discontinuation of medication:
When used as a pain reliever: It can be safely discontinued if it is no longer needed.
When using for arthritis: You should consult your doctor before stopping taking it.
overdose:
The emergency department should be contacted immediately if an overdose is taken. Symptoms of an overdose include:
nausea;
Vomiting.
Vertigo.
stomachache.
The presence of blood in the stool.
Warnings when taking ibuprofen
During pregnancy:
Ibuprofen can be used between week 10-20 of pregnancy if its benefit outweighs its risks, but it is contraindicated in the third trimester of pregnancy. Because it causes premature closure of the fetal canal.
Classification of the drug for pregnant women: category (C).
Breast feeding:
The drug passes into breast milk, but when taking normal doses, there are not supposed to be negative effects on children
Babies and Babies
the dose has to be reduced as per the age and weight.
Elderly:
it is possible that the given dose will be reduced.
Driving:
There are no known problems.
Use of long treatments
Surgery and anesthesia:
This medicine may increase bleeding. The surgeon and the anesthetist must be informed of the use of this medicine at least two weeks before the operation.
Side effects of ibuprofen
nausea
Popularity of influence: common
Inform the doctor: In severe cases
vomiting
Popularity of influence: common
Inform the doctor: In severe cases
heartburn
Popularity of influence: common
Inform the doctor: In severe cases
Indigestion
Popularity of influence: common
Inform the doctor: In severe cases
rash
Frequency of effect: rare
Inform the doctor: In each case
stop taking the medicine
Shortness of breath / wheezing
Frequency of effect: rare
Inform the doctor: In each case
stop taking the medicine
Headings to the hospital
bloody or black stools
Frequency of effect: rare
Inform the doctor: In each case
stop taking the medicine
Heading to the hospital
Find out what the interactions of ibuprofen are with other medicines
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