Brofen 400 mg (Tablet)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ibuprofen |
| Company | Aztec pharmaceuticals ltd |
Title
Brofen Oral Dosage Form & Topical Gel
Categories
- Pain Relief
- Anti-inflammatory
- Fever Reducer
- Analgesic
- Arthritis Relief
- Muscle Pain Relief
Description
Brofen offers relief from 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.
Color Options
- N/A
Functions
- Pain relief
- Inflammation reduction
- Fever reduction
- Analgesic effects
- Improves movement of joints
- Treats joint and muscle pain
- Treats sprains and strains
- Offers arthritis relief
- Treats nerve pain (neuralgia)
Mode of Action
Ibuprofen has anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic, and analgesic activity. It inhibits cyclooxygenase enzyme and reduces prostaglandin synthesis, thus relieving pain and stiffness, reducing swelling, and improving joint movement.
Dosage & Administration
- Oral Dosage Form:
- Adults: 400 mg 3 times daily, not to exceed 2400 mg daily
- Children:
- Recommended dosages based on body weight for different age groups
- Not recommended for children weighing less than 5 kg
- For juvenile rheumatoid arthritis: up to 30-40 mg/kg daily
- Topical Gel:
- Adults: Squeeze 4 to 10cm of gel on affected area, massage until absorbed, not to be repeated more frequently than every four hours and no more than four times a day
- Children: Not recommended for children under 12 years
Contraindications
Not recommended for patients with previous hypersensitivity to Ibuprofen, and in patients with severe or active peptic ulceration
Side Effects
- Upset stomach
- Vomiting
- Heartburn
- Nausea
Pregnancy & Lactation
Ibuprofen should not be used during pregnancy and for nursing mothers unless the potential benefits to the mothers outweigh the potential risks
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with a history of gastrointestinal hemorrhage or ulcer
- Ocular monitoring required for patients on long-term therapy
- Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus are more likely to develop hypersensitivity
- Prescribed with caution in patients with asthma and 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
Store in a cool and dry place, protected from light