Expen Syrup (Dexibuprofen)

Adult dose

No separate dosing regimen for adults is specified.

Child dose

For children aged 6 months and older, the dosage is 0.4 to 0.6 mL/kg (Dexibuprofen 5 to 7 mg/kg) every 4 to 6 hours as needed, not exceeding a maximum of 4 doses per day (28 mg/kg). Continuing...

This medication may cause gastrointestinal bleeding in individuals who regularly consume more than three drinks a day, so it is essential to consult a doctor or pharmacist. This medication may affect the cardiovascular system, therefore, patients with heart disease or risk factors need to be more cautious, and if cardiovascular symptoms occur, immediate consultation with a healthcare provider is advisable. Since there is a risk of gastric ulcers or bleeding, individuals with a history of gastrointestinal diseases should be particularly cautious and should stop taking the medication and consult a doctor if unusual symptoms appear. Patients with peptic ulcers, severe blood abnormalities, liver or kidney dysfunction, severe hypertension, or severe heart failure should not take this medication. Patients who have had an allergic reaction to asthma or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin should also avoid taking this medication. Regular blood tests and liver and kidney function tests are required for long-term use, and the medication should be stopped if any abnormal symptoms are detected. It is advisable to avoid taking this medication during pregnancy, especially in the later stages, as it may affect the fetus, and in cases of breastfeeding, it is recommended to either cease breastfeeding or to stop the medication. Children and the elderly should take the minimum dose under careful supervision and should be particularly mindful of adverse reactions. Taking this medication in conjunction with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may increase the risk of side effects and should be avoided. Furthermore, there may be interactions with certain medications, so it is essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist about any medications currently being taken. If symptoms such as skin rash, difficulty breathing, changes in blood pressure, or kidney dysfunction occur during use, the medication should be discontinued immediately, and consultation with medical personnel is necessary. In case of overdose, rapid emergency measures such as gastric lavage or inducing vomiting should be undertaken, and it should be kept out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), difficulty breathing, asthma attack, skin rash, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Lyell syndrome, DRESS syndrome, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, jaundice, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output, generalized severe swelling, increased blood pressure, anaphylactic shock, shock, aplastic anemia, hemolytic anemia, granulocytopenia, blood

Mild side effects

• Dyspepsia
• itching
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• dyspepsia
• diarrhea
• discomfort in the upper stomach
• dry mouth
• stomatitis

Drug interactions

Do not take this medication together with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin, or high doses of methotrexate. Consult with a doctor or pharmacist when taking along with glucocorticoids, digoxin, phenytoin, probenecid, sulfinpyrazone, sulfonylureas, diuretics, antihypertensive medications, ACE inhibitors, furosemide, lithium, low-dose methotrexate, or coumarin anticoagulants (such as warfarin), or low-dose aspirin.

Food interactions

Care should be exercised when taking this medication with alcohol.

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that does not permit light. Moreover, to maintain the effectiveness of the medication, it is important to store it at room temperature, between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

This medication is a white to pale yellow opaque suspension syrup with a unique fragrance in an opaque white bottle.

Package unit

Bottle - 500 milliliters/bottle