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What is Ibuprofen used for?
This medicine gives relief against mild to moderate pain. But it has other benefits like treating inflammation and combating fever related to menstrual cramps, dental pain, headaches, back pain, muscle aches, and other musculoskeletal disorders. It is available as over-the-counter treatment to provide quick relief of symptoms.
How does Ibuprofen work?
Ibuprofen restricts COX-1 and COX-2 (cyclooxygenase enzymes), which are essentials to form prostaglandins that manage fever, pain, and inflammation. As the enzymes get inhibited, the medicine helps reduce pain, inflammation, and fever.
What are the Ibuprofen ingredients and available forms?
The active ingredient in this medicine is ibuprofen. It is available in different formats such as capsules, tablets, chewable tablets, oral suspensions, and injectable (intravenous liquid). The inactive ingredients may include colorants, binders, and fillers. There are combination meds that contain Ibuprofen and other ingredients to treat pain, colds, and other problems.
How long does Ibuprofen take to act?
After oral intake, this medicine may take 30 to 60 minutes to start giving a positive effect. However, the peak effects for fever and pain relief may be seen in one to two hours. The dosage form and your response to the treatment will define how soon the medicine may work.
How long does the treatment with Ibuprofen last?
The treatment is for short-term, going up for a few days to reduce fever and pain. For chronic health issues such as arthritis. However, medical supervision is necessary if the medicine is being taken for a longer term.
What are the Ibuprofen benefits?
The pain reliever combats not just pain but manages inflammation and fever as well for acute to chronic conditions such as joint pain, toothaches, headaches, and menstrual cramps. It is an ideal option over opioid analgesics to overcome mild to moderate pain.
What is the Ibuprofen dosage and administration?
For children over 12 years and adults, the oral doses differ from 200mg to 400mg at a gap of every 4 to 6 hours. However, it is advisable not to exceed the dose over 1200mg to 3200mg daily. The dose for children may differ as per their age and weight, usually available as oral suspensions. It can be taken with milk or food to reduce gastrointestinal symptoms.
What are the Ibuprofen side effects?
Common side effects are related to gastrointestinal effects such as headache, dyspepsia, nausea, rash, dizziness, etc. However, in rare cases may include severe effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding, kidney or liver disorders, ulcers, increased cardiovascular risk, etc., especially after unregulated long-term use.
What are Ibuprofen’s precautions and contraindications?
This medicine is contraindicated for people with recent gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, severe kidney/liver conditions, or allergy to NSAIDs. Caution must be taken for using this medication in people with hypertension, cardiovascular disease, those using anticoagulants, and asthma.
