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Urbifen 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:
Dosage is 150-200 mg a day, split into divided doses, rising to 300 mg a day in acute conditions. For painful periods (dysmenorrhoea), start with 100 mg, then take 50-100 mg every 4 to 6 hours, up to a maximum of 300 mg a day. Missed dose: Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Side Effects
The most important of these are peptic ulceration, hemorrhage and perforation. Gastrointestinal side effects can also include dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, constipation and diarrhea. Salt and water retention may lead to peripheral edema. Some patients have reported neurological effects such as dizziness, tinnitus, deafness and blurred vision, but these have gone away once the drug was stopped.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Urbifen hasn't been studied thoroughly in children, so it isn't recommended for those under 12 years of age.
Contraindications
Active peptic ulceration or recent gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcerative colitis, bronchospasm, and other hypersensitivity-type reactions to aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents are contraindications. Relative contraindications include anticoagulant therapy, diuretic therapy, and a history of heart failure, hypertension, or non-allergic asthma. It is also contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Flurbiprofen or any other ingredient in the formulation.