Freepen Soft Capsules (Ibuprofen)

Adult dosage

Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, soft tissue injuries, non-articular rheumatic diseases, acute gout, psoriatic arthritis: take 200-600 mg orally 3-4 times a day. Mild to moderate pain, colds: take 200-400 mg orally 3-4 times a day. Migraine: take 200-400 mg orally, not to exceed 2 capsules per day.

Children's dosage

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis: administer 30-40 mg per kg of body weight in 3-4 divided doses daily. Adolescents 12 years and older: take 200-400 mg orally 3-4 times a day. Weight 30 kg.

People who regularly consume more than three glasses of alcohol daily should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. Drinking alcohol frequently while taking this medication may increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. This medication can affect the cardiovascular system, so people at risk for heart disease or stroke need to be cautious. Especially, patients with hypertension, heart failure, ischemic heart disease, etc., should use this medication carefully and avoid high doses. This medication can cause serious gastrointestinal problems such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforations, so the elderly or long-term users should be more cautious. It is safer not to take this medication if there is a history of gastrointestinal diseases or severe blood, liver, kidney, or heart diseases. Those allergic to any component of this medication or with a history of asthma should also avoid taking it. Pregnant women in the late stage of pregnancy should not use this medication as it may pose a risk to the fetus. During treatment, do not exceed the recommended dose and do not take it concurrently with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Breastfeeding women should consider stopping breastfeeding or the medication because this drug can be transmitted to breast milk and affect the baby. If you have a history of blood disorders, liver disorders, kidney disorders, heart disease, or hypertension, you must consult a specialist before taking this medicine. Furthermore, this medication can interact with certain drugs; thus, if you are taking other medications, be sure to inform your healthcare provider. If severe allergic reactions, skin rashes, breathing difficulties, severe abdominal pain, or bleeding develop while taking this medication, stop taking it immediately and consult a healthcare professional. Take this medication at the minimum effective dose for the shortest duration possible, and regular check-ups are required for long-term use. During pregnancy, especially after 20 weeks, it should only be used at the minimum dose for a short period when absolutely necessary. Store this medication out of reach of children and keep it in its original container to maintain the quality and safety of the drug.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, death

Mild side effects

• Headache
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• dyspepsia
• diarrhea
• thirst
• stomatitis
• abdominal bloating
• rash

Drug interactions

This medication should not be taken by patients receiving high-dose methotrexate for chemotherapy. Also, do not take it concurrently with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Patients taking low-dose aspirin, ACE inhibitors, lithium, furosemide and thiazide diuretics, low-dose methotrexate, anticoagulants (such as warfarin), and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors should consult a doctor or pharmacist.

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air or moisture, and it is best kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

Transparent pale green oval-shaped soft capsule filled with a colorless transparent liquid

Package unit

10 capsules (10 capsules/PTP X 1)