Ibutabs
Ibutabs tablets contain ibuprofen, a painkiller that helps reduce pain, inflammation, and fever.
How to Use
Dosage
Adults and adolescents over 12 years: 1/2 to 1 tablet, 1-3 times a day as needed. Children: Maximum single dose is 10 mg/kg, up to 30 mg/kg daily. For 4-8 years (20-25 kg): 1/2 tablet up to 3 times a day. For 8-12 years (25-40 kg): 1/2 tablet up to 4 times a day. Not suitable for children weighing under 20 kg.
Method
Take tablets with plenty of liquid, such as a glass of water. You can take them with or without food. Taking them with food may slow down the effect slightly but usually makes them easier on the stomach.
Adults and adolescents over 12 years: Maximum 3 tablets (1200 mg) per day. Children: Maximum daily dose is 30 mg/kg.
Possible Side Effects
- •Increased bruising or nosebleeds.
- •Feeling down or sleepy.
- •Dizziness or headache.
- •Ringing in the ears (tinnitus).
- •Worsening of heart failure (more swelling or shortness of breath).
- •Swelling in body parts like legs and arms.
- •Heartburn, upper stomach pain, nausea, or diarrhea.
- •Hives, itchy skin, or severe swelling of the skin or mucous membranes.
- •Nervousness, confusion, nightmares, strange feelings, paranoia, insomnia.
- •Skin tingling or 'pins and needles' feeling without a clear reason.
- •Sore mouth, stomach ulcers, bleeding in the digestive system, or bloody stools.
- •Fewer platelets (cells that help blood clot), leading to more bruising or nosebleeds.
- •Fewer white blood cells, possibly with unexplained fever, flu-like symptoms, or sore throat.
- •Increased potassium levels in the blood.
- •Blurred vision or changes in the cornea of the eye.
- •Confusion (in patients taking tacrine).
- •Meningitis (inflammation around the brain) in people with certain connective tissue diseases.
- •Hearing loss.
- •Worsening chest pain or irregular heartbeats from coronary artery disease.
- •Shortness of breath or worsening asthma.
- •A hole in the digestive tract, worsening bowel inflammation, salivary gland inflammation, or pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas).
- •Increased liver enzymes, yellow skin (jaundice), or liver inflammation (may feel like upper stomach pain).
- •Severe peeling or blistering skin reactions, sensitivity to light, worsening acne or psoriasis, hair loss, or lupus (a disease affecting the immune system).
- •Reduced kidney function.
- •Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis).
- •Narrowing of the intestines.
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you have a stomach or duodenal ulcer, or have had one that has recurred.
- Do not take if you have previously had bleeding or a hole in your digestive tract due to pain relievers.
- Do not take if you have severe heart failure.
- Do not take if you are in the last three months of pregnancy.
- Do not take if you are allergic to ibuprofen, aspirin, or other similar pain relievers.
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- Stop immediately and contact a doctor if you notice severe skin reactions like rashes, blisters, or peeling skin.
- Stop immediately and contact a doctor if you notice signs of an allergic reaction, such as difficulty breathing, facial swelling, or chest pain.
- Do not exceed the recommended dose or use for longer than advised. Use only for temporary and short-term relief without a doctor's prescription.
- Talk to your doctor before use if you have heart problems (e.g., heart failure, chest pain), high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, or if you smoke or have a family history of heart disease or stroke.
- Talk to your doctor before use if you have kidney or liver problems.
- If you have an infection and symptoms (like fever or pain) persist or worsen, contact a doctor immediately.
- Talk to your doctor before use if you have previously experienced stomach problems, increased bruising, or nosebleeds with similar pain relievers.
- Talk to your doctor before use if you have a digestive tract disease, such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease.
- Talk to your doctor before use if you have asthma.
- Dehydrated children and adolescents are at risk of kidney failure.
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)