Ibuprofen is a drug indicated to relieve fatigue, inflammation and pain and discomfort such as headaches, muscle, back pain, migraines or back pain. In addition, it can also be used to relieve flu symptoms and colds.
This drug belongs to the family of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and has an anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic action.
- Ibuprofen can be taken in drops.
- Tablets.
- Capsules or drinkable suspension.
- And the generic drug can be purchased from pharmacies under the name of its trade names.
- Such as: Advil.
- Brugesic.
- Ibufen.
- Motrin.
- Buscapina.
- Quadrax.
- Actron.
- Tabalon.
- Among others.
Ibuprofen is an analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory that relieves the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, also helps relieve mild to moderate-intensity pains that occur in headaches, muscle aches, sore throats, migraine, the spread of pain, colds and flu, sore throat or menstrual cramps.
Recommended doses of ibuprofen depend on the condition being treated and the patient’s age, so follow the guidelines below:
Side effects are more likely during treatment with ibuprofen in mares, skin lesions such as blisters or blemishes, stomach pain and nausea.
Rarely, a digestive suitcase, tension, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, gas, sodium and water retention, headaches, irritability and tinnitus may occur.
This medicine should not be used by people who may have hypersensitivity to any of the formula components or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and painful painkillers.
Ibuprofen should not be used for pain for more than 10 days or for fever for more than 3 days, unless your doctor recommends eating longer. The most recommended dose should not be ingested.
Ibuprofen should also be used in person where aspirin, iodide and other anti-inflammatory drugs in steroid hay induce diseases such as: asthma, rhinitis, hives, nasal polyp, Quincke edema, bronchospasm and other symptoms of allergic reaction.
It should also not be used with alcoholic beverages, in person suffering from peptic ulcer or gastrointestinal bleeding.
Use in children under 2 years of age or older should be done under medical supervision.