Ibuprofen is indicated for the relief of fever and mild to moderate pain, such as headaches, muscle pain, toothache, lower back pain, pain related to non-joint and periarticular rheumatic problems, migraines, inflammatory processes associated with sprains and strains and associated pain.with the flu and cold.
In addition, it can also be used for the relief of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, trauma of the musculoskeletal system and pain relief after surgery in dentistry, gynecology, orthopedics, trauma and otolaryngology.
- This drug can be purchased in pharmacies for a price of about 5 to 30 reais.
- Depending on the dose.
- Pharmaceutical form and packaging size.
- Being available under the trademarks Alivium.
- Advil.
- Buprovil.
- Ibupril or Motrin and generic.
The dose depends on the pharmaceutical form of the drug
The recommended dose for children from 6 months of age can vary from 1 to 2 drops / kg of weight, every 6 to 8 hours, or from 3 to 4 times a day, without exceeding the maximum of 40 drops per dose.
In adults, the usual dose of ibuprofen 50 mg /ml as an antipyretic is 40 drops (200 mg), which cannot be repeated more than 4 times over a 24-hour period.
The recommended dose for children from 6 months of age is 1 drop/kg bodyweight, at intervals of 6 to 8 hours, or 3 to 4 times a day, without exceeding the maximum recommended dose of 20 drops per dose.
Children over 30 kg should not exceed the maximum dose of 20 drops (200 mg) per dose and the maximum dose allowed per day is 80 drops (800 mg).For adults, the recommended dose can range from 20 drops (200 mg) to 80 drops (800 mg) and cannot be repeated more than 4 times daily.
The dose should be determined by the doctor, as it will depend on the problem you want to treat.
The recommended dose for adults and children over 12 years is 200 to 600 mg, 3 or 4 times daily, avoiding exceeding the maximum daily dose of 2400 mg.
Some of the most common side effects that can occur during treatment with ibuprofen are dizziness, skin reactions, stomach pain and nausea.
In addition, although rarer, itching, poor digestion, constipation, anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea, excess intestinal gas, sodium and water retention, headaches, irritability and tinnitus may also occur.
Ibuprofen should not be used in people who have hypersensitivity to any of the components of the formula, who have stomach ulcers or gastrointestinal bleeding, or who have severe liver, kidney or heart failure.
In addition, it should also not be used in cases where salicylic acid, iodine and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have caused asthma, rhinitis, hives, nasal polyp, Quincke edema, bronchospasm and other symptoms of allergic or anaphylactic reaction.
This medicine should also not be used by pregnant women, breastfeeding women and children under 6 months of age.The use of ibuprofen in children under 2 years of age should only be done under medical supervision.