Ibuprofen Sandoz
Ibuprofen Sandoz helps reduce pain and fever.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
400 mg
Active Ingredient
Ibuprofen
Manufacturer
Sandoz A/S
How to Use
Dosage
Take 1 tablet (400 mg) 1 to 3 times a day.
Method
Swallow the tablets with a glass of water. If you have a sensitive stomach, take it with a light meal. The tablet can be divided into two equal doses.
Important
Do not take more than 3 tablets (1200 mg) in a 24-hour period.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Heartburn
- •Stomach pain
- •Nausea
- •Diarrhea
- •Vomiting
- •Gas
- •Constipation
- •Minor stomach bleeding which can cause anemia
RARE
- •Chest pain (Kounis syndrome)
- •Swelling, high blood pressure, and heart failure
- •Stomach or intestinal ulcers, bleeding, or perforation
- •Rash, itching, and asthma attacks
- •Headache, dizziness, sleeplessness, restlessness, irritability, and tiredness
- •Vision problems
- •Ringing in ears, hearing loss
- •Kidney damage (pain in side/abdomen, blood in urine, fever)
- •Severe allergic reactions (swelling of face/tongue/throat, trouble breathing, fast heartbeat, low blood pressure, shock)
- •Black stools, bloody diarrhea, or vomiting blood
- •Fever, sore throat, mouth sores, flu-like symptoms, tiredness, nosebleeds, skin bleeding (due to low white blood cells)
- •Severe skin rashes with blisters, peeling skin, sores in mouth, throat, nose, genitals, and eyes (e.g., Stevens-Johnson syndrome)
- •Hair loss
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, runny nose, rash, or face swelling) after taking aspirin or similar pain relievers.
- Do not take if you have severe liver, kidney, or heart failure.
- Do not take during the last three months of pregnancy.
- Do not take if you have an active stomach or intestinal ulcer, bleeding, or have had them before.
Show 4 more warnings
- Taking high doses or using this medicine for a long time may slightly increase the risk of heart attack or stroke. Do not take more than recommended or for longer than advised.
- Stop taking this medicine and see a doctor right away if you notice any severe skin reactions, such as rash, sores, or blisters.
- Elderly patients have a higher risk of side effects, especially stomach bleeding or holes, which can be deadly. Do not use multiple pain relievers at the same time unless your doctor tells you to.
- Avoid using this medicine if you have chickenpox.