- How to take
- 1. Pediatric drops
- 2. Pills
- 3. Oral suspension 30 mg / mL
- Side effects
- Who should not use
Ibuprofen is a remedy indicated for the relief of fever and pain, such as headache, muscle pain, toothache, migraine or menstrual cramps. In addition, it can also be used to relieve body pain and fever in case of symptoms of the common cold and flu.
This remedy has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic action, which allows to reduce fever, inflammation and relieve pain, and can be taken in the form of drops, pills, gelatin capsules or oral suspension,
Ibuprofen can be purchased at the pharmacy in a generic or branded form, such as Alivium, Advil, Buscofem or Artril, for a price between 10 to 25 reais.
How to take
The recommended doses of Ibuprofen depend on the problem to be treated and the patient's age:
1. Pediatric drops
- Children from 6 months: the recommended dose should be indicated by the doctor, with 1 to 2 drops recommended for every 1 kg of the child's weight, administered 3 to 4 times a day, at intervals of 6 to 8 hours. Children over 30 kg: generally, the maximum recommended dose is 200 mg, equivalent to 40 drops of 50 mg / ml Ibuprofen or 20 drops of 100 mg / ml Ibuprofen. Adults: doses between 200 mg and 800 mg are generally recommended, equivalent to 80 drops of Ibuprofen 100 mg / ml, administered 3 to 4 times a day.
2. Pills
- Ibuprofen 200 mg: it is recommended for adults and children over 12 years, being recommended to take between 1 to 2 tablets, 3 to 4 times a day, with a minimum interval of 4 hours between doses. Ibuprofen 400 mg: it is recommended for adults and children over 12 years old, being recommended to take 1 tablet, every 6 hours or every 8 hours, according to medical advice. Ibuprofen 600 mg: it is recommended for adults only, it is recommended to take 1 tablet, 3 to 4 times a day, according to medical advice.
3. Oral suspension 30 mg / mL
- Children from 6 months of age: the recommended dose should be indicated by the doctor and varies between 1 and 7 mL, and should be taken 3 to 4 times a day, every 6 to 8 hours. Adults: the recommended dose is 7 mL, which can be taken up to 4 times a day.
Side effects
The most common side effects that may occur during treatment with ibuprofen are dizziness, skin lesions such as blisters or blemishes, stomach pain and nausea.
Although it is more rare, poor digestion, constipation, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, gas, sodium and water retention, headache, irritability and tinnitus can still occur.
Who should not use
This medication should not be used in people who are hypersensitive to any component present in the formula or to other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and pain or fever remedies.
Ibuprofen should not be used against pain for more than 10 days or against fever for more than 3 days, unless the doctor recommends taking it for a longer time. The recommended dose should also not be exceeded.
In addition, ibuprofen should also not be used in cases where acetylsalicylic acid, iodide and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have induced asthma, rhinitis, urticaria, nasal polyp, angioedema, bronchospasm and other symptoms of an allergic or anaphylactic reaction. It should also not be used together with alcoholic beverages, in people with gastroduodenal ulcer or gastrointestinal bleeding.
Use in children under 2 years of age and the elderly should only be carried out under medical guidance.
