Brufen 200 200mg Tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 02 October 2015
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Mild to moderate pain and fever.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 1,200 mg daily in divided doses; max 1,200 mg/day.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 30 mins, Duration: 6-8 hours
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in third trimester; caution in lactation.
Key Drug Interactions
- Antihypertensives
- NSAIDs
- Corticosteroids
- Anti-coagulants
Contraindications
- Peptic ulceration
- History of PUB
- Hypersensitivity to NSAIDs
- Heart failure
- Renal failure
Common side effects
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Visual impairment
Counselling Points
- Take with food to reduce GI upset
- Avoid in late pregnancy
- Report any skin rash or allergic reactions
Serious warnings
- Risk of gastrointestinal bleeding
- Serious skin reactions
- Fluid retention in heart failure
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