Curefen Syrup (Dexibuprofen)

Adult dose

No dosage specified for adults.

Child dose

For children over 6 months, a single dose of 0.4-0.6mL/kg (5-7mg/kg of Dexibuprofen) should be administered every 4-6 hours as needed, not exceeding 4 times a day (28mg/kg).

This medicine may cause gastrointestinal bleeding in individuals who regularly consume more than 3 drinks of alcohol daily, so it is essential to consult with a doctor or pharmacist. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, including this medication, may increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, and serious issues like myocardial infarction or stroke may arise. Individuals with cardiovascular diseases or risk factors should exercise particular caution and consult a medical professional if symptoms occur. Moreover, this medication can cause serious adverse reactions such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforations, so the elderly or those with a history of gastrointestinal diseases should be especially careful. Patients with peptic ulcer, severe liver or kidney dysfunction, severe hypertension, or a history of asthma should not take this medication, and it should also not be administered to individuals with hypersensitivity. Various side effects such as blood abnormalities, skin rash, liver dysfunction, and kidney problems can occur while taking this medication; if any symptoms appear, immediate consultation with a doctor is required. Regular blood tests and liver and kidney function tests should be conducted during long-term use, and the medication should be stopped or adjusted if any abnormalities are found. Taking this medication with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding, so it is advisable not to take them together. Pregnant women, especially in the late stages of pregnancy, should avoid this medication as it may harm the fetus, and breastfeeding mothers should also exercise caution since the drug may be transmitted to breast milk. Children and the elderly may experience adverse reactions more easily, so it should be administered carefully at the minimum effective dosage. This medicine should be stored out of reach of children, and it is advisable not to transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, cough with fever accompanied respiratory abnormalities, jaundice, extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision changes, paralysis, decreased urine output.

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• dyspepsia
• diarrhea
• discomfort in the upper abdomen
• thirst
• stomatitis
• abdominal bloating
• constipation

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that blocks light. Additionally, it is important to store it at room temperature between 15 degrees and 25 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

A white to light yellow syrup with a strawberry flavor packed in aluminum foil pouches.

Package unit

For domestic use: 6mL/pack X 20, 40, 12mL/pack X 20, 40; For export: 6mL/pack X 20, 40.