Profen 100 mg/5 ml (Oral Suspension)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 33.80

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Ibuprofen
Company Acme laboratories ltd
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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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