Ibuprofen Sandoz
Ibuprofen Sandoz contains ibuprofen, a type of pain reliever (NSAID) that helps reduce pain and fever.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
200 mg
Active Ingredient
Ibuprofen
Manufacturer
Sandoz A/S
How to Use
Dosage
Take 1–2 tablets (200–400 mg) one to three times a day.
Method
Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water. If you have a sensitive stomach, take the medicine with a light meal.
Important
Do not take more than 6 tablets (1200 mg) in a 24-hour period.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Stomach problems like heartburn, upset stomach, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, gas, and constipation.
- •Minor bleeding in the stomach or intestines, which can sometimes lead to anemia.
RARE
- •Stomach ulcers with possible bleeding or rupture; mouth sores; worsening of gut conditions like colitis or Crohn's disease; stomach inflammation.
- •Allergic reactions, including skin rash, itching, and asthma attacks (sometimes with low blood pressure).
- •Problems with the brain and nerves, such as headache, dizziness, trouble sleeping, feeling restless, irritable, or tired.
- •Problems with eyesight.
- •Ringing in the ears or loss of hearing.
- •Signs of kidney damage, like pain in your side or stomach, blood in your urine, and fever. Also, higher levels of uric acid and urea in your blood.
- •Infections getting worse, or signs of aseptic meningitis (stiff neck, headache, nausea, vomiting, fever, confusion). See a doctor right away if you notice these.
- •Problems with blood cells (like anemia, low white blood cells, low platelets). Signs include fever, sore throat, mouth sores, flu-like symptoms, extreme tiredness, or bleeding from the nose or skin. Stop taking and call a doctor.
- •Low blood sugar levels or low sodium levels.
- •Mental health changes, such as psychotic reactions, seeing or hearing things that aren't there (hallucinations), feeling confused, or depression.
- •Tingling or "pins and needles" feelings, and inflammation of the nerve that helps you see.
- •Heart problems, including a fast or fluttering heartbeat, heart failure, heart attack, swelling, and high blood pressure, especially with high doses.
- •Inflammation of blood vessels and increased blood pressure.
- •Asthma, feeling short of breath, or narrowed airways.
- •Inflammation of the esophagus or pancreas, or narrowings in the intestines. If you have severe upper stomach pain, bloody vomit, or black stools, stop taking the medicine and see a doctor.
- •Liver damage (first signs might be skin discoloration), liver failure, acute liver inflammation. More common with long-term use.
- •Kidney problems like swelling, cloudy urine, less urine, or kidney inflammation/failure. If you feel unwell or notice these signs, stop taking the medicine and contact a doctor.
- •Severe skin reactions, including rashes, redness, and blisters (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis), or hair loss.
- •In rare cases, severe skin infections and tissue problems can occur during chickenpox.
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to ibuprofen or any of its ingredients.
- Do not take if you have ever had an allergic reaction (like asthma or rash) to aspirin or other similar pain relievers (NSAIDs).
- Do not take if you have severe liver, kidney, or heart problems.
- Do not take this medicine during the last three months of pregnancy.
- Do not take if you have an active stomach ulcer, bleeding in your stomach or intestines, or a history of multiple stomach ulcers or holes in your intestines.
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- Do not take if you have bleeding in your brain or any other active bleeding.
- Do not take if you are very dehydrated (e.g., from throwing up or diarrhea).
- Medicines like ibuprofen might slightly increase your risk of heart attack or stroke, especially with high doses. Do not take more than the recommended dose or for longer than advised.
- Stop taking this medicine right away and call a doctor if you get signs of an allergic reaction, such as trouble breathing, swelling of your face or throat, or chest pain.
- Stop using this medicine and see a doctor right away if you get severe skin reactions like rashes, sores in your mouth, or blisters.
- This medicine is not for children under 12 years old or teenagers weighing less than 40 kg (88 lbs).