Carol F Tablet (Ibuprofen Arginine)

Adult dose

Adults: Take 1～2 tablets with water every 4～6 hours. You may take up to 6 tablets per day (equivalent to 1,200mg of ibuprofen).

Child dose

Children aged 12 years and older: Take 1～2 tablets with water every 4～6 hours. You may take up to 6 tablets per day (equivalent to 1,200mg of ibuprofen).

This medication should not be taken by patients with peptic ulcers, severe blood disorders, or those requiring blood coagulation. Patients allergic to the ingredients in this medication or with bronchial asthma should also avoid use. Patients who have had allergic reactions to aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may experience serious allergic reactions when using this medication, so caution is advised. It is also not suitable for pain management before or after myocardial infarction or coronary artery bypass surgery. Pregnant women, especially in late pregnancy, should avoid this medication as it may harm the fetus, and it is advisable for women who may become pregnant to refrain from use. During the use of this medication, it is important to avoid or use it cautiously with certain drugs. For instance, potential interactions may occur with probenecid, sulfinpyrazone, digoxin, phenytoin, baclofen, antihypertensives, diuretics, ACE inhibitors, furosemide, aspirin, lithium, oral anticoagulants, etc. Particularly, co-administration with aspirin may increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and reduce heart-protective effects, so caution is required. During treatment, individuals consuming more than three glasses of alcohol daily should consult a physician or pharmacist, and patients at risk for cardiovascular disease should use this medication with increased caution. This medication may cause serious gastrointestinal adverse reactions such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforations, so symptoms should be carefully monitored. Elderly patients or those with a history of gastrointestinal disease should be particularly careful. This medication can be excreted in breast milk, so if you are breastfeeding, it is necessary to discontinue breastfeeding or stop the medication. Before taking this medication, individuals with a history of peptic ulcer, liver dysfunction, kidney dysfunction, or heart failure must consult a physician or pharmacist. Elderly patients should also take special care when using this medication. If you experience unusual symptoms such as nausea, abdominal pain, bleeding, headache, dizziness, or rash during treatment, stop taking the medication immediately and consult healthcare personnel. It is advisable to use this medication at the minimum effective duration and dose, and regular monitoring of liver function, kidney function, and blood tests should be conducted if used for an extended period. Finally, store this medication out of reach of children and ensure it is kept in its original container to use it safely.

Nausea, abdominal bloating, stomach pain, heartburn, loss of appetite, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, gastritis, gastrointestinal ulcers accompanied by bleeding, suppression of responsiveness, headache, depression, dizziness, insomnia, panic, consciousness disorders, neurogenic seizures, aseptic meningitis, tinnitus, hearing loss, amblyopia, hives, purpura, itching, rash, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, photosensitive reactions, erythema multiforme, exfoliative dermatitis, toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug rash accompanied by eosinophilia and systemic syndrome, acute generalized pustular psoriasis, jaundice, elevated GOT, elevated GPT, elevated AL-P, aplastic anemia, hemolytic anemia, autoimmune hemorrhagic anemia, bleeding, granulocytopenia, thrombocytopenia, impaired platelet function, acute renal failure, decreased urination, hematuria, urinary protein, elevated BUN, elevated serum creatinine, hyperkalemia, kidney failure, nephritis, edematous kidney dysfunction, generalized edema, acute pulmonary edema, bronchospasm, Conn's syndrome, metabolic acidosis

Drug interactions

Do not take this medication with baclofen or methotrexate. Consult your physician or pharmacist if you are taking other antipyretic analgesics, probenecid, sulfinpyrazone, digoxin, phenytoin, antihypertensives, diuretics, ACE inhibitors, furosemide, aspirin, lithium, or oral anticoagulants (such as warfarin).

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature to preserve the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

This medication is a rectangular film-coated tablet in light pink color.

Package unit

10 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP x 1], 300 tablets/bottle