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Inflam 400 mg

Tablet

Generic: Ibuprofen

Square Pharmaceuticals PLC.

Therapeutic Class: Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)

Indications

Mild to moderate pain such as headache, toothache, period pain and muscle pain; fever; rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and other painful, inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions.

Pharmacology

Ibuprofen is a propionic acid derivative NSAID. It inhibits the cyclo-oxygenase enzymes and so reduces prostaglandin synthesis, producing analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects.

Dosage & Administration

Adult: 200 to 400 mg 3 to 4 times daily after food; maximum 2.4 g daily. Child over 3 months: 20 to 30 mg/kg daily in 3 to 4 divided doses after food. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time.

Side Effects

Nausea, indigestion, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, headache and dizziness. Less commonly gastric ulcer or bleeding, skin rash, fluid retention and worsening of asthma.

Precautions & Warnings

Take after food. Use with caution in the elderly and in asthma, hypertension, heart, kidney or liver disease and a history of peptic ulcer. Avoid in suspected dengue fever. Avoid in the last trimester of pregnancy.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to ibuprofen, aspirin or other NSAIDs. Active peptic ulcer or gastro-intestinal bleeding. Severe heart failure, severe kidney or liver impairment. Last trimester of pregnancy.

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place, away from light. Keep out of the reach of children.

This information is for reference only. Always consult a qualified doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.

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