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Indications & Uses
Reumafen is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Ibuprofen Tablet-1. Mild to moderate pain and fever: Adults and adolescents >40 kg body weight (12 years and above): 200-400 mg given as a single dose or 3-4 times a day with an interval of 6 hours as required. In migraine headache, 400 mg should be given as a single dose, if necessary 400 mg with intervals up to 6 hours. The maximum daily dose should not exceed 1200 mg. Children 20 kg body weight (6-11 years) Children 20-29 kg (6-9 years): 200 mg 1-3 times a day with intervals of 6 hours as required. The maximum daily dose should not exceed 600 mg. Children 30-90 kg (10-11 years): 200 mg 1-4 times a day with intervals of 6 hours as required. The maximum daily dose should not exceed 800 mg. Ibuprofen tablet is contraindicated in children below 20 kg body weight or younger than 6 years of age. 2. Primary dysmenorrhoea: Adults and adolescents 40 kg body weight (12 years of age and above) 200-400 mg 1-3 times a day, with an interval up to 6 hours, as needed. The maximum daily dose should not exceed 1200 mg. 3. Rheumatic diseases: Adults: The recommended dose is 1200-1800 mg daily in divided doses. Maintenance doses of 600-1200 mg daily may be effective in some patients. In acute and severe conditions the dose may be (temporarily) increased to a maximum of 2400 mg in 3 or 4 divided doses. Adolescents from 15 to 17 years of age: The recommended dose should be adjusted by weight: 20 mg/kg to a maximum of 40 mg/kg body weight daily (max 2400 mg daily) in 3 to 4 divided doses. Ibuprofen SR Capsule- Adults, the elderly and children & adolescents between 12 and 18 years Initially one (300 mg) or two (600 mg) Ibuprofen SR capsules should be taken twice daily. Not more than 4 capsules are to be taken in 24 hours. Ibuprofen SR capsule is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Ibuprofen Suspension: Children- 3-6 months (body-weight over 5 kg): 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) 3 times daily 6 months-1 year: 0.5 tsp (2.5 ml) 3-4 times daily 1-4 years: 1 tsp (5 ml) 3 times daily 4-7 years: 1.5 tsp (7.5 ml) 3 times daily 7-10 years: 2 tsp (10 ml) 3 times daily 10-12 years: 3 tsp (15 ml) 3 times daily Not recommended for children weighing less than 5 kg. In juvenile rheumatoid arthritis; up to 30-40 mg/kg of body weight daily in 3-4 divided doses may be taken.
Side Effects
Common side effects include headache, drowsiness, dizziness (including a sense of unsteadiness or lightheadedness), tiredness, restlessness, trouble sleeping, irritability, and stomach or intestinal ulcers.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Patients taking Flam over an extended period should have their eyes checked regularly, since changes in eye function have been reported with long-term use. Patients with SLE (lupus) are more prone than others to developing hypersensitivity reactions to Flam. Flam should be used cautiously in patients who have asthma.
Contraindications
It is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to ibuprofen or any other components of this product. It is also contraindicated in patients with history of gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation, related to previous NSAIDs therapy, active or history of recurrent peptic ulcer/haemorrhage, severe renal failure or severe hepatic failure, severe heart failure (NYHA Class IV), last trimester of pregnancy, significant dehydration and cerebrovascular or other active bleeding.