Ibuprofen 200 Mg Tablets 200 mg Coated tablet.
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 25 March 2022
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Relief of pain and fever.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 2 tablets initially, then 1-2 every 4 hours, max 6 tablets/24 hours.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 30 mins, Duration: 6-8 hours
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in third trimester; not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Anticoagulants
- Other NSAIDs
- Corticosteroids
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to ibuprofen
- Heart failure
- Severe renal or hepatic failure
- Gastrointestinal ulceration
Common side effects
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Nausea
- Headache
- Skin rash
Counselling Points
- Use lowest effective dose
- Monitor for GI symptoms
- Avoid in asthma without doctor consultation
Serious warnings
- Risk of DRESS syndrome
- May cause renal impairment
- Increased risk of cardiovascular events
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