Arafa 400 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 1.00 (100's pack: ৳ 100.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ibuprofen |
| Company | Hudson pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Gouty arthritis
- Juvenile polyarthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Synovitis
- Low back pain
- Dysmenorrhoea
- Fever
- Migraine
- Soft tissue injuries
- Pain & Inflammation in dental and musculoskeletal origin
Pharmacology
- High level of anti-inflammatory activity
- High level of anti-pyretic activity
- High level of analgesic activity
- Inhibition of cyclooxygenase enzyme
- Reduction in prostaglandin synthesis
- Inhibition of lipo-oxygenase products
Dosage & Administration
- Initial dose for adults: 400 mg 3 times daily
- Max daily dose for adults: 2400 mg
- Different doses for children based on age and body weight
- Specific dose for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
- Instructions for using topical gel in adults
- Restrictions on use in children under 12 years
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Ibuprofen
- Severe or active peptic ulceration
Side Effects
- Upset stomach
- Vomiting
- Heartburn
- Nausea
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Adverse effects on the developing fetus
- Not recommended during pregnancy
- Not recommended for nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution for patients with history of gastrointestinal hemorrhage or ulcer
- Ocular monitoring for patients on long-term therapy
- Likelihood of hypersensitivity in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
- Prescription caution for patients with asthma
- Caution for patients with history of hypersensitivity to other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents
Therapeutic Class
- Drugs for Osteoarthritis
- Drugs used for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Storage Conditions
- Keep out of reach of children
- Store in a cool and dry place
- Protect from light