Ibuprofen B. Braun
This medicine is an anti-inflammatory painkiller used for adults to quickly relieve moderate pain when given into a vein is the best option.
How to Use
Dosage
The usual dose for adults is 600 mg. You may get another 600 mg dose after 6-8 hours, depending on your condition.
Method
This medicine is given into a vein (intravenously) as a drip over 30 minutes. It is only for short-term use, usually no longer than 3 days.
Do not take more than 1200 mg in a single day.
Possible Side Effects
- •Feeling tired, trouble sleeping, headache, dizziness.
- •Heartburn, stomach pain, feeling sick, throwing up, gas, diarrhea, constipation, and small bleeds in your stomach or gut (which can cause low iron).
- •Sudden rash on your skin.
- •Pain or burning feeling where the medicine was given.
- •Stomach or gut ulcers, which might bleed or cause a hole. Sores in your mouth, or worsening of colon inflammation (colitis) or Crohn's disease.
- •Trouble sleeping, feeling restless, irritable, anxious, or depressed. Also, strange thoughts or confusion.
- •Problems with vision (like seeing double) or hearing (like ringing in your ears or hearing loss).
- •Inflammation of the stomach lining, esophagus, or pancreas; narrowing of the intestines; complications from colon pouches; or bleeding in the colon.
- •Less urine production, swelling (fluid buildup), kidney tissue damage, or increased uric acid in your blood.
- •Hives, itching, red spots, or widespread skin rashes. Yellowing of skin or eyes.
- •Fast heartbeat, heart failure, heart attack, high blood pressure, or chest pain.
- •Changes in your blood cells (like anemia, low white blood cells, or low platelets), which can cause fever, sore throat, mouth sores, flu-like symptoms, extreme tiredness, nosebleeds, or skin bleeding.
- •Severe allergic reactions like swelling of the face, tongue, or throat, trouble breathing, fast heartbeat, low blood pressure, or life-threatening shock.
- •Aseptic meningitis (stiff neck, headache, nausea, vomiting, fever, or confusion). This is more common in people with autoimmune diseases.
- •Liver failure.
- •Reactions at the injection site such as swelling, bruising, or bleeding.
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to ibuprofen or similar pain medicines (NSAIDs).
- Do not use if you have a bleeding disorder, active bleeding, or a history of stomach/intestinal ulcers or bleeding.
- Do not use if you have severe kidney, liver, or heart disease.
- Do not use if you are very dehydrated (e.g., from severe vomiting or diarrhea).
- Do not use during the last three months of pregnancy. Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to be.
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- Stop treatment and see a doctor right away if you get severe skin reactions (like red spots, blisters, skin peeling) or signs of an allergic reaction (like trouble breathing, swollen face/throat, chest pain).
- If you have an infection and symptoms like fever or pain don't get better or get worse, contact your doctor immediately.
- Do not use this medicine if you have chickenpox, as it may cause complications.
- Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine, as it can increase side effects in your stomach, gut, and nervous system.
- This medicine is not for children or teenagers under 18 years old.
Use in Elderly Patients
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. For short-term use only. Consider adverse renal effect in chronic kidney disease. Do not use in severe renal impairment. Increases swelling, worsens renal and heart failure and causes cardiovascular events. Increases risk of bleeding, especially in the gastrointestinal tract. Consider potential interactions especially with preparations that increase risk of bleeding. (updated 16.9.2024)