Ibuprofen Tablet 200 mg (Ibuprofen)

Adult dose

Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, soft tissue injuries, extra-articular rheumatic diseases, acute gout, psoriatic arthritis: Administer 200-600 mg orally per dose, 3-4 times a day. The maximum daily dose can be up to 3200 mg. For mild to moderate pain or cold: Administer 200-400 mg orally per dose, 3-4 times a day. Adjust according to age and symptoms.

Child dose

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis: Administer orally 30-40 mg per day, divided into 3-4 doses per kg of body weight.

This medication should be discussed with a doctor or pharmacist if taken by individuals who regularly consume three or more cups of alcohol daily, as it increases the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. This drug can pose a risk to the cardiovascular system, so individuals with heart disease or risk factors, as well as long-term users, should be closely monitored for cardiovascular adverse reactions. Patients with hypertension, congestive heart failure, ischemic heart disease, etc., should use this medication with caution, and high-dose usage should be avoided. This medication can cause serious gastrointestinal side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforations, so elderly individuals or long-term users should be particularly careful. It is safer not to use this medication if there is a history of gastrointestinal ulcers or bleeding, severe blood disorders, liver dysfunction, kidney dysfunction, heart failure, or hypertension. Individuals with hypersensitivity to this medication's ingredients, or those with a history of asthma or hypersensitivity reactions to aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should also avoid taking it. Pregnant women in late pregnancy should not take this medication as it may pose risks to the fetus, and pregnant women should consult a doctor before taking it. When taking this medication, do not exceed the recommended dose, and do not combine it with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. If breastfeeding, this medication can be transmitted through breast milk and may cause adverse reactions in infants, so breastfeeding should be discontinued or the medication use should be stopped. Drowsiness or dizziness may occur during treatment, requiring caution when driving or operating machinery, and symptoms may worsen if consumed with alcohol. Individuals with existing conditions such as blood disorders, liver dysfunction, kidney dysfunction, heart disease, and hypertension should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. This medication can mask symptoms of infections, so it is important to consult a doctor immediately if symptoms persist or worsen. Regular clinical tests such as blood tests and liver function tests should be undertaken during long-term use, and dosage adjustment or discontinuation may be necessary if anomalies occur. If symptoms such as skin rash, difficulty breathing, severe headaches, visual disturbances, swelling, or bleeding occur, immediately discontinue the medication and seek medical attention. This medication can increase blood pressure or worsen symptoms of heart failure, so patients with hypertension or heart failure should frequently check their blood pressure while taking it. In case of overdose, serious side effects such as dizziness, nausea, vomiting, liver dysfunction, and kidney failure may occur, so the recommended dosage must be strictly followed.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, high fever with severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities with coughing + fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, rash, itching, hypotension, hypertension, palpitations, lethargy, fever, edema, stomatitis, diarrhea, constipation, loss of appetite, dyspepsia, thirst, hematuria, reduced urine output, hearing loss, tinnitus, taste disorders, vertigo, anemia, thrombocytopenia, decreased platelet function, drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS syndrome), photosensitivity

Drug interactions

This medication should not be taken by patients undergoing high-dose methotrexate chemotherapy. Do not combine with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Patients taking low-dose aspirin, ACE inhibitors, lithium, furosemide, thiazide diuretics, low-dose methotrexate, coumarin anticoagulants, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors should consult a doctor or pharmacist.

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering, and it is best to maintain the storage temperature at normal room temperature. Therefore, it is advisable to keep the container's lid tightly closed when using the medication, and to avoid areas that are too hot or too cold.

Appearance

White rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

10 tablets/blister x 2, 500 tablets/bottle