Dapen-Q Soft Capsule (Ibuprofen)

Adult dosage

1. For rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, soft tissue injuries, non-articular rheumatic diseases, acute gout, psoriatic arthritis: 200-600mg per dose taken orally 3-4 times a day. Maximum daily dose is 3200mg. 3. For mild to moderate pain, colds: 200-400mg per dose taken orally 3-4 times a day. Adjust as per age and symptoms. 4. For migraines: 20 per dose orally.

Children's dosage

2. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis: Administer 30-40mg per kg of body weight divided into 3-4 oral doses daily.

This medication should be consulted with a doctor or pharmacist if the patient regularly consumes more than three glasses of alcohol a day, as this can increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. Additionally, this medication may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Special caution is advised for patients with serious cardiovascular problems, such as myocardial infarction or stroke, or for those with risk factors. Cardiovascular adverse reactions may occur during treatment, so symptoms should be closely monitored and action taken immediately if abnormalities are noted. It can also affect the gastrointestinal tract, leading to serious issues such as bleeding, ulcers, and perforation. Therefore, elderly patients or those on long-term treatment should be particularly careful. This medication should not be taken by individuals with a history of gastrointestinal ulcers or bleeding, severe blood disorders, liver dysfunction, kidney dysfunction, heart failure, or hypertension. People who are allergic to any ingredient in this medication, have a history of bronchial asthma, pregnant women late in their pregnancy, or those undergoing certain chemotherapy should also avoid using this drug. Dosage should not exceed the recommended amount, and caution should be taken not to use it simultaneously with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. During breastfeeding, it is advisable to discontinue breast feeding or the medication itself, as it can be transferred through breast milk and may cause adverse reactions in infants. People with blood disorders or tendencies towards bleeding, liver or kidney dysfunction, heart disease, hypertension, etc., should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. Furthermore, when taken with aspirin, certain antihypertensive drugs, anticoagulants, diuretics, antidepressants, and others, the risk of side effects due to interactions may increase, thus consulting a healthcare professional is necessary. If allergy reactions, skin rashes, difficulty breathing, severe headaches, or symptoms of gastrointestinal bleeding occur during treatment, it is crucial to stop taking this medication immediately and consult medical personnel. Overdose may lead to severe side effects including dizziness, nausea, vomiting, kidney failure, etc., hence caution is advised. This medication should be taken for the shortest duration at the minimum dosage possible, and regular testing of liver, kidney, and blood status is recommended during long-term use. In pregnancy, especially after 20 weeks, it may affect fetal kidney function, so it should only be used when absolutely necessary and at the minimum effective dose, with ultrasound monitoring of amniotic fluid recommended. Finally, this medication should be stored out of the reach of children and kept in its original container, as transferring it to another container can lead to accidents or quality degradation.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash accompanied by high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities associated with coughing and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, etc.

Mild side effects

Headache, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, indigestion, loss of appetite, stomatitis, constipation, oral ulcers, epigastric pain, fever, malaise, nasal bleeding, low blood pressure, hypertension, palpitations, heart failure, hematuria, protein in urine, hyperkalemia, liver function abnormalities, anemia, purpura, rash, itching, drowsiness, depression, visual impairment, hearing loss, tinnitus, dysgeusia, blood disorders (anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, etc.) and others.

Drug interactions

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is best to keep it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This helps maintain the effectiveness and safety of the medication over time.

Appearance

Blue transparent oval soft capsules containing a colorless to pale blue liquid.

Package unit

10 C / PTP