Carol Syrup (Ibuprofen)

Adult dose

Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, soft tissue injuries, non-articular rheumatic diseases, acute gout, psoriatic arthritis: 1 time 200-600mg, orally administered 3-4 times a day, with a maximum of 3200mg per day. Mild to moderate pain, cold: 1 time 200-400mg, orally administered 3-4 times a day. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis: 30-40mg per kg of body weight orally divided into 3-4 doses per day.

Child dose

For oral administration: 11-14 years 1 time 200-250mg (10-13ml), 7-10 years 1 time 150-200mg (8-10ml), 3-6 years 1 time 100-150mg (5-8ml), 1-2 years

This drug should be consulted with a physician or pharmacist before use for those who regularly consume more than three cups of alcohol daily, as it can cause serious side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including this medication, can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Patients at risk of heart disease or stroke, or those taking this medication for an extended period, should be especially cautious and seek medical advice if abnormal symptoms appear. Additionally, this drug can cause serious gastrointestinal issues such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforations. Older individuals or those on long-term medication are at higher risk for gastrointestinal-related side effects and should be closely monitored. Patients with a history of gastrointestinal ulcers or bleeding, severe blood disorders, liver dysfunction, kidney dysfunction, heart failure, or severe hypertension should not take this medication. Those with hypersensitivity to this drug or a history of asthma, or a history of allergic reactions to aspirin or other NSAIDs, should also avoid taking this medication. Pregnant women in the late stages of pregnancy should not use this medication as it may harm the fetus. This drug should not be taken in greater than the recommended dosage and should preferably not be taken with other NSAIDs. If breastfeeding, the medication may pass into breast milk and cause serious side effects in the baby, so either breastfeeding should be stopped or the medication should be discontinued. Patients with blood disorders, liver or kidney diseases, heart disease, hypertension, or a history of hypersensitivity must consult with a physician or pharmacist before taking this medication. Furthermore, this drug may reduce the efficacy of aspirin when taken concurrently and increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding, so caution is advised. This drug can interact with various medications, so patients taking ACE inhibitors, lithium, diuretics, methotrexate, anticoagulants, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) should consult healthcare professionals. If severe allergic reactions, skin rashes, breathing difficulties, gastrointestinal bleeding symptoms, liver dysfunction, kidney dysfunction, or heart problems occur during use, stop taking the medication and consult a doctor immediately. It is advisable to take this medication at the lowest possible dose and for the shortest duration. Regular blood tests and liver and kidney function tests are recommended for long-term use. In cases of overdose, serious side effects like dizziness, nausea, vomiting, liver dysfunction, or renal failure may occur, necessitating an immediate visit to a medical institution. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored in its original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory problems accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and extremely severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urinary issues

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• indigestion
• diarrhea
• headache
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• low blood pressure
• high blood pressure

Drug interactions

Do not take this medication if you are undergoing high-dose methotrexate therapy for cancer treatment. Patients taking low-dose aspirin, ACE inhibitors, lithium, furosemide and thiazide diuretics, low-dose methotrexate, coumarin anticoagulants, and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors should consult a doctor or pharmacist.

This drug is sensitive to light and should be stored in a tightly sealed container that blocks light. It is also advisable to keep it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

This medication is a syrup with a white to pale yellow suspension that has an orange flavor.

Package unit

For domestic use - 500 milliliters/bottle, for export - 90 milliliters/bottle