Profen 100 mg/5 ml (Oral Suspension)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 33.80

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Ibuprofen
Company	Acme laboratories ltd
Also available as	Profen 400 mg tablet

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 adult dose of 400 mg 3 times daily
Maximum daily dose of 2400 mg for adults
Variable dosages for children based on age and weight
Specific dosage instructions for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Topical gel application instructions for adults
Precautions for topical gel use on specific body areas
Instructions for use in children under 12 years

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to Ibuprofen
Severe or active peptic ulceration

Side Effects

Upset stomach
Vomiting
Heartburn
Nausea

Pregnancy & Lactation

Potential adverse effects on the developing fetus
Restrictions on use during pregnancy
Potential benefits outweighing potential risks for nursing mothers

Precautions & Warnings

Caution and lowest effective doses for history of gastrointestinal hemorrhage or ulcer
Ocular monitoring for patients on long-term therapy
Hypersensitivity risk for patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
Prescription caution for patients with asthma
Precaution for patients with a 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 all medicines out of reach of children
Store in a cool and dry place
Protection from light

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