Scopen Tablets 400 Milligrams (Ibuprofen)

Key information summary

Efficacy & effects

Oral medication is effective for joint-related diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis. It is also used to relieve fever and pain caused by colds, lower back pain, dysmenorrhea, and postoperative pain. In addition, it helps with various pain and inflammatory conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis, headaches, toothaches, muscle pain, neuralgia, acute gout, psoriatic arthritis, soft tissue injuries, and non-articular rheumatic diseases. The suppository form of the medication is mainly used to treat fever caused by acute upper respiratory tract infections in children. These medications help effectively improve inflammation and pain.

Dosage

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis: Administer orally in divided doses of 30-40mg per kg body weight, 3-4 times a day. Oral dosage for children: The single dose is as follows. Ages 11-14: 200-250mg (10-1

Precautions

This medication may cause gastric bleeding if taken by individuals who regularly consume three or more glasses of alcohol daily, so it must be discussed with a doctor or pharmacist. Individuals with cardiovascular diseases or risk factors should be cautious as taking this medication in high doses over extended periods may lead to serious cardiovascular problems like myocardial infarction or stroke. There is a risk of gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, perforations, etc., so particularly elderly individuals or those taking it long-term should be vigilant for unusual symptoms, and it is advisable for those with a history of gastrointestinal diseases to avoid using this medication. Individuals with gastrointestinal ulcers, bleeding, severe liver or kidney dysfunction, heart failure, hypertension, or a hypersensitivity to the drug’s components should not take this medication. This medication should not exceed the recommended dosage, and it is safer not to take it with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Side effects

Headaches, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, diarrhea, drowsiness, dizziness, rash, itching, malaise, fever, epistaxis (nosebleed), edema (swelling), peripheral edema, visual disturbances, hearing impairment, tinnitus, taste disturbances, vertigo, depression, hypotension, hypertension, palpitations, heart failure, blood abnormalities (anemia, leukopenia, etc.), liver dysfunction, hepatitis, jaundice, kidney dysfunction, hyperkalemia, metabolic acidosis, systemic edema.

Interactions

Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, soft tissue injuries, non-articular rheumatic diseases, acute gout, psoriatic arthritis: Administer orally at a single dose of 200-600mg, 3-4 times daily. A maximum of 3200mg can be administered in one day. Mild to moderate pain, colds: Administer orally at a single dose of 200-400mg, 3-4 times daily, adjusting as appropriate based on age and symptoms.

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