Brufen 200 (Ibuprofen for Fever and Pain)

Brufen 200 Tablet

Prescription: Required
MANUFACTURER: Abbott
SALT COMPOSITION: Ibuprofen (200mg)
STORAGE: Store below 30°C

INTRODUCTION

Brufen 200 Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used to treat many conditions such as headache, fever, period pain, toothache, colds, and mild arthritis. It is also a common ingredient in many cold and flu remedies.

Brufen 200 Tablet should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset and reduce side effects.

In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as it will become less effective if you do.

The medicine is well tolerated with little or no side effects. However, it may cause vomiting, stomach pain, nausea, and indigestion in some people. If any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.

This medicine is widely prescribed and considered safe but is not suitable for everybody. Before you take it, you should tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, asthma, blood disorders, or drink a lot of alcohol. Also, tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. It is best to avoid drinking alcohol while using this medicine.

BENEFITS OF BRUFEN TABLET
In Pain relief

Brufen 200 Tablet is a common painkiller used to treat aches and pains. It blocks chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It is effective in relieving pain caused by headache, migraine, nerve pain, toothache, sore throat, period (menstrual) pains, arthritis, and muscle aches. This medicine is very widely used and very rarely causes side effects if taken at the right dosage.

Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time.

In Fever

Brufen 200 Tablet is also used to reduce a high temperature (fever). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever. It may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor.

SIDE EFFECTS OF BRUFEN TABLET

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them.

Common side effects of Brufen
1. Vomiting
2. Stomach pain
3. Nausea
4. Indigestion
5. Heartburn

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol : UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Brufen 200 Tablet.

Kidney : CAUTION
Brufen 200 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Brufen 200 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Brufen 200 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Long term use of this medicine can affect the kidney function.

Liver : CAUTION
Brufen 200 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Brufen 200 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Brufen 200 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Quick tips

1. You have been prescribed Brufen 200 Tablet to relieve pain and inflammation.

2. Take it with food or milk to prevent upset stomach.

3. Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.

4. Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within two hours of taking Brufen 200 Tablet.

5. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Brufen 200 Tablet as it can increase your risk of stomach problems.

6. Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.

7. Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.

Fact Box

Chemical Class: Propionic acid Derivatives
Habit Forming: No
Therapeutic Class: PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class: NSAID's - Non-Selective COX 1 & 2 Inhibitors (propionic acid)

Interaction with drugs

Taking Brufen with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects:

#1
Nimesulide
Brand(s): Nimsun, Neil, Sanim
LIFE-THREATENING

#2
Oxyphenbutazone
Brand(s): Oxy Triactin, Sioril
LIFE-THREATENING

#3
Metamizole
Brand(s): Pyregin, Alpagin, Novalgin RC
LIFE-THREATENING

Ref: 1mg / 20210710

Ibuprofen is a medication in the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) class that is used for treating pain, fever, and inflammation. This includes painful menstrual periods, migraines, and rheumatoid arthritis. It may also be used to close a patent ductus arteriosus in a premature baby. It can be used by mouth or intravenously. It typically begins working within an hour.

Common side effects include heartburn and a rash. Compared to other NSAIDs, it may have other side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding. It increases the risk of heart failure, kidney failure, and liver failure. At low doses, it does not appear to increase the risk of heart attack; however, at higher doses it may. Ibuprofen can also worsen asthma. While it is unclear whether it is safe in early pregnancy, it appears to be harmful in later pregnancy and therefore is not recommended. Like other NSAIDs, it works by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins by decreasing the activity of the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX). Ibuprofen is a weaker anti-inflammatory agent than other NSAIDs.

Ibuprofen was discovered in 1961 by Stewart Adams and John Nicholson while working at Boots UK Limited and initially marketed as Brufen. It is available under a number of trade names, including Nurofen, Advil and Motrin. It was first marketed in 1969 in the United Kingdom and in 1974 in the United States. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. It is available as a generic medication. In 2018, it was the 28th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 24 million prescriptions.

Ref: Wikipedia / 20210710
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