Ibuprofen Farmalider
Ibuprofen Farmalider is an anti-inflammatory painkiller used to reduce fever, pain, and inflammation.
How to Use
Dosage
For children 6 months to 12 years, the dose is based on weight (5-7.5 mg/kg per dose, or 20-30 mg/kg daily, consult table for specific ml). For adults and adolescents over 12 years, the typical dose for fever and pain is 5-10 ml (200-400 mg).
Method
Shake the bottle before use. Administer the medicine orally using the dosing syringe provided, following the instructions.
For adults and adolescents over 12 years, the maximum daily dose is 30 ml (1200 mg). For children, the maximum daily dose is 20-30 mg/kg, taken up to four times daily.
Possible Side Effects
- •Stomach upset, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, vomiting.
- •Fatigue, headache.
- •Rash.
- •Asthma, difficulty breathing.
- •Itching, hives.
- •Insomnia, mild restlessness.
- •Vision or hearing problems (usually disappear when treatment stops).
- •Swelling of the mouth or throat (angioedema).
- •Stomach or intestinal bleeding, stomach ulcers.
- •Fluid retention (edema).
- •Changes in blood cells (e.g., low white blood cells, low platelets).
- •Heart failure, high blood pressure.
- •Severe skin reactions (e.g., Stevens-Johnson syndrome, epidermolysis), light sensitivity, hair loss.
- •Depression, confusion, blurred vision, ringing in the ears.
- •Liver or kidney problems.
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to ibuprofen or any other ingredients, or if you have had an allergic reaction to similar medicines.
- Do not use if you have an active stomach or intestinal ulcer, bleeding in the digestive tract, or severe liver, kidney, or heart failure.
- Do not use during the last three months of pregnancy, as it can harm your unborn baby.
- Stop use immediately and contact a doctor if you experience severe skin reactions (like blisters, skin peeling) or a serious allergic reaction (swelling of face or throat, difficulty breathing, chest pain).
- Avoid use during chickenpox.
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- Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time to minimize the risk of side effects.
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)