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Ibuprofen

Drugs used for Rheumatoid Arthritis Prescription

Indications

Pain Fever Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis Menstrual Disorder Inflammation

Flam is used for the relief of signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis; the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea; the control of mild to moderate pain generally, particularly when pain is associated with inflammation; and the reduction of fever. It also relieves dental and period pain, backache, rheumatic pain, and muscular pain.

⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.

Pharmacology

Ibuprofen combines strong anti-inflammatory, fever-reducing, and pain-relieving action in a single medicine. It eases pain through both a peripheral effect at the site of injury and a central effect within the nervous system. This is achieved by potently blocking the cyclooxygenase enzyme, which sharply cuts down prostaglandin production, along with some suppression of lipo-oxygenase products. Together, these actions let Ibuprofen quickly ease pain and stiffness, bring down swelling, and restore easier movement in the joints of people with arthritis.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Ibuprofen should not be used during the first and second trimester of pregnancy unless clearly necessary. It is contraindicated during the last trimester of pregnancy.

Lactation: Ibuprofen passes into breast milk in very low concentration and is unlikely to harm a breastfed infant.

⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Dosage Reference

⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.

Adults: Ibuprofen Tablet. For mild to moderate pain and fever, adults and adolescents above 40 kg body weight (12 years and above) can take 200-400 mg as a single dose, or 3 to 4 times a day with an interval of 6 hours as required. In migraine headache, give 400 mg as a single dose, and if necessary another 400 mg with intervals of up to 6 hours. The maximum daily dose should not exceed 1200 mg. For children of 20 kg body weight (6-11 years), the dose depends on weight and age. Those weighing 20-29 kg (6-9 years) take 200 mg 1 to 3 times a day with intervals of 6 hours as required, and the maximum daily dose should not exceed 600 mg. Those weighing 30-90 kg (10-11 years) take 200 mg 1 to 4 times a day with intervals of 6 hours as required, and 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. For primary dysmenorrhoea, adults and adolescents of 40 kg body weight (12 years of age and above) take 200-400 mg 1 to 3 times a day, with an interval of up to 6 hours, as needed. The maximum daily dose should not exceed 1200 mg. For rheumatic diseases in 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 should have the dose 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 and adolescents between 12 and 18 years should initially take one (300 mg) or two (600 mg) Ibuprofen SR capsules 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. For children, the doses are as follows: 3-6 months (body-weight over 5 kg): 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) 3 times daily. 6 months to 1 year: 0.5 tsp (2.5 ml) 3 to 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. The suspension is not recommended for children weighing less than 5 kg. In juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, up to 30-40 mg/kg of body weight daily may be taken in 3 to 4 divided doses.

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