IBF Tablet (Ibuprofen)

Adult dosage

Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, soft tissue injuries, non-articular rheumatic diseases, acute gout, psoriatic arthritis: Take 200 to 600 mg orally once, 3 to 4 times a day. The maximum daily dose can be up to 3200 mg. For mild to moderate pain, and colds: Take 200 to 400 mg orally once, 3 to 4 times a day. Adjust as necessary based on age and symptoms.

Children's dosage

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

This medication should be discussed with a doctor or pharmacist if the patient consumes alcohol frequently, more than three glasses a day, as it may cause gastrointestinal bleeding. This medication may increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases; thus, caution should be exercised for individuals with risk factors for heart disease or stroke, and adverse reactions should be closely monitored during long-term use. It can cause serious gastrointestinal issues such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforations, requiring extra vigilance in elderly patients or those taking it long-term. Patients with a history of gastrointestinal ulcers or bleeding, severe liver impairment, renal impairment, or severe heart failure should not take this medication, and those allergic to any ingredient should avoid it. Do not exceed the recommended dosage while taking this medication and avoid taking it in conjunction with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. If nursing, considerations should be made to stop breastfeeding or the use of this medication, as it may pass into breast milk and affect the baby. Those with hematologic abnormalities, liver or kidney diseases, heart problems, hypertension, elderly, pregnant, or breastfeeding individuals must consult with healthcare professionals before use. This medication may interact with other drugs, so individuals taking antihypertensives, anticoagulants, antidepressants, etc., should consult a doctor. If severe allergic reactions, skin rashes, difficulty breathing, gastrointestinal bleeding, or renal function decline occur while taking this medication, promptly discontinue and consult a healthcare professional. This medication should be taken at the lowest possible dose for the shortest duration required, and if symptoms persist or worsen, a doctor should be consulted. Children and elderly patients or those with chronic conditions should have their condition closely monitored after taking this medication and it should be stored safely out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe allergic reaction, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eye mucosa, severe skin adverse reaction, asthma attack, respiratory distress, breathing problems accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), general malaise, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, vision changes

Mild side effects

Headache, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, dyspepsia, stomatitis, skin rash, itching, fatigue, fever, changes in blood pressure (low blood pressure, hypertension), palpitations, facial swelling, swelling around the eyes, nosebleeds

Drug interactions

Do not take this medication with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, low-dose aspirin, or high-dose methotrexate. Consult a doctor or pharmacist if taking together with ACE inhibitors, lithium, furosemide and thiazide diuretics, coumarin anticoagulants (such as warfarin), or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air exposure and kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage helps maintain the efficacy and safety of the medication.

Appearance

Orange rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

10 tablets/PTP, 20 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 2), 30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3), 100 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 10), 200 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 20), 1000 tablets/bottle