Reumafen 400 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 1.43 (10 x 10: ৳ 143.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 14.30
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
---|---|
Generic | Ibuprofen |
Company | Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd |
Also available as |
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, anti-pyretic, and analgesic activity; potent inhibitor of cyclooxygenase enzyme; reduces pain, stiffness, swelling, and improves movement in arthritis sufferers
Dosage & Administration
- Oral dosage form:
- Adults: 400 mg 3 times daily, max 2400 mg daily
- Children:
- 3-6 months: ½ tsp 3 times daily, max 30 mg/kg daily
- 6 months-1 year: ½ tsp 3-4 times daily, max 30 mg/kg daily
- 1-4 years: 1 tsp 3 times daily, max 30 mg/kg daily
- 4-7 years: 1½ tsp 3 times daily, max 30 mg/kg daily
- 7-10 years: 2 tsp 3 times daily, max 30 mg/kg daily
- 10-12 years: 3 tsp 3 times daily, max 30 mg/kg daily
- Not recommended for children weighing less than 5 kg
- In juvenile rheumatoid arthritis: up to 30-40 mg/kg daily
- Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis: up to 30-40 mg/kg daily
- Topical gel:
- Adults: Squeeze 4 to 10cm on affected area, massage until absorbed, not more than 4 times a day, equivalent to 50 to 125 mg of ibuprofen, not for use on or near cuts/grazes or under dressings, not on genital area, not in contact with eyes, wash hands after application, not 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
Not recommended unless potential benefits outweigh potential risks
Precautions & Warnings
Use with caution in history of gastrointestinal hemorrhage or ulcer, ocular monitoring for long-term therapy, caution in systemic lupus erythematosus patients, asthma patients, and those with history hypersensitivity to NSAIDs
Therapeutic Class
- Drugs for Osteoarthritis
- Drugs used for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Storage Conditions
Store in cool and dry place, protected from light