PRODUCT DETAIL

Composition

Each tablet contains:

• Ibuprofen 200 mg

Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

Uses / Indications

Used for pain, inflammation, and fever, including:

• Headache and migraine
• Toothache
• Period pain
• Muscle and back pain
• Joint pain and arthritis
• Cold and flu symptoms (aches, fever)

It also reduces inflammation, unlike paracetamol.

Direction of Use

• Adults and children 12 years and over (for 200 mg strength)
• Usually: 1–2 tablets every 4–6 hours as needed
• Maximum OTC dose: 1200 mg per day (6 tablets of 200 mg)
• Take with food or milk to reduce stomach irritation
• Short-term use only unless advised by a doctor

Side Effects

Common:

• Stomach pain or heartburn
• Nausea or vomiting
• Dizziness
• Headache

Serious (important NSAID risks):

• Stomach ulcer or bleeding
• Kidney damage (especially with dehydration)
• Increased blood pressure
• Fluid retention (swelling)
• Increased risk of heart attack or stroke (long-term/high dose use)

Warnings / Precautions

• Take with food to protect stomach
• Avoid if you have:
• Active stomach ulcer
• Severe kidney or heart disease
• NSAID allergy or aspirin-sensitive asthma
• Do NOT combine with:
• Other NSAIDs (e.g. aspirin, diclofenac)
• Alcohol (increases stomach bleeding risk)
• Use cautiously in:
• High blood pressure
• Asthma
• Kidney or liver problems
• Overuse can cause serious stomach bleeding

Drug Interactions

• Blood thinners (warfarin, aspirin) → bleeding risk
• Other NSAIDs → overdose/ulcer risk
• Blood pressure medicines → reduced effect
• Diuretics → kidney strain
• Steroids or SSRIs → increased GI bleeding risk
• Alcohol → stomach irritation and bleeding

Contraindications / Caution

Avoid if:

• Allergy to ibuprofen/NSAIDs
• History of stomach bleeding or ulcers
• Severe heart, kidney, or liver failure
• Last trimester of pregnancy