Ibufen 400 mg, 20 tablets
What is Ibufen and what is it used for?
- Ibufen contains ibuprofen as its active ingredient, which belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
- This medicine is used for the symptomatic relief of occasional mild to moderate pain, such as headaches, toothache, menstrual pain, muscle pain (contractures) or back pain (lumbago), as well as fever.
Who is this medicine for?
- This treatment is indicated for adults, adolescents and children over 8 years of age.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
How to use
Dosage
- Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age: half a tablet every 4-6 hours, with a maximum of 3 tablets per day.
- Children aged 8 to 12 years: half a tablet every 6-8 hours, with a maximum of 2 tablets per day.
How should the tablets be taken?
- The tablets should be swallowed whole, without chewing, with sufficient liquid.
- Each tablet can be divided into 2 equal doses.
- Doses should be taken with food or milk, especially if stomach discomfort is experienced.
Duration of treatment
- Pain: if symptoms persist or worsen after 5 days of treatment (3 days in children and adolescents), consult your doctor.
- Fever: if symptoms persist or worsen after 3 days of treatment, consult your doctor.
Composition
Active ingredient
- Each tablet contains 400 mg of ibuprofen.
Excipients
- Core: Croscarmellose sodium (E-468), colloidal anhydrous silica, microcrystalline cellulose (E-460), stearic acid and talc (E-553 b).
- Coating: Opadry OYL 28900 (lactose monohydrate + HPMC 2910/hypromellose 15 cp + titanium dioxide + macrogol/PEG 4000) and Opadry OYS 29019 (HPMC 2910 / Hypromellose 50 cp + Macrogol/PEG 6000).
Package leaflet and important information
This product is a medicine and should be used with caution. Before starting treatment: read the package leaflet carefully, follow the instructions for use and avoid risks to your health.
