Ibufen d, suspension. Ibufen syrup: instructions for use Ibufen indications for use

Children often suffer from infectious diseases; young parents need to know which medications are suitable for young patients. Ibufen for children will help reduce body temperature and eliminate pain. A special formula is developed for the child’s body, it quickly copes with the task, the suspension (syrup) is easy to use, children like the pleasant taste and aroma.

How and in what quantities to give Ibufen for children, what are the indications and contraindications for the drug? Answers to questions of interest to young parents are described in the following material.

Pharmacological properties

Ibufen belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The drug has an antipyretic and analgesic effect. The positive effect of the medication is ensured by the main active ingredient – ​​ibuprofen. The component inhibits the enzyme cyclooxygenase, which affects the metabolism of arachidonic acid, which helps reduce prostaglandins.

The process leads to a decrease in the inflammatory process, since the latter substance is responsible for the pathological condition in the child’s body. Body temperature returns to normal, the active component of the syrup for children prevents excitation of the temperature center of the brain and reduces the concentration of pain impulses.

An analgesic and antipyretic agent is achieved much faster than the anti-inflammatory effect. To relieve unpleasant symptoms, a smaller dose of medication is required than to eliminate the source of inflammation. The anti-inflammatory effect is observed only on the seventh day of treatment with Ibufen for children.

Most of the active components of the drug are absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract. The lion's share of the drug is excreted in the bile. The maximum antipyretic effect is achieved half an hour after taking the drug and lasts for eight hours; the specific duration of action depends on the individual characteristics of the baby’s body and metabolic rate.

Composition and release form

Ibufen for children is available in the form of a suspension, some call the medicine syrup. The product has a pleasant orange taste and aroma, and orange color. Additionally, they produce syrup with raspberry and strawberry flavors. The formation of sediment is allowed, but after shaking, the suspension becomes homogeneous in consistency. The drug is packaged in dark glass bottles; there is also a measuring spoon or a special syringe that allows you to measure the required amount of medication. Each vessel is packed in a cardboard box and is sold without a prescription.

The main active ingredient is ibuprofen, it performs the main function of coping with fever in a child and relieving pain. Auxiliary components include:

• sucrose,
• glycerol,
• citric acid monohydrate,
• orange flavor,
• yellow dye,
• purified water.

Additional components perform an auxiliary function and provide the suspension with a pleasant taste and aroma.

Indications for use

The drug has a wide range of pharmacological effects and is used in many cases. The medicine is used as an antipyretic:

• for influenza and acute respiratory infections;
• during the course of colds;
• for childhood infectious diseases accompanied by fever;
• to eliminate high fever after vaccination of the baby.

Ibufen is actively used to relieve pain in various conditions:

• headache;
• strong;
• when, the process in most cases is accompanied by unpleasant sensations;
• for various injuries, burns;
• muscle pain of various etiologies.

Contraindications

It is forbidden to use Ibufen for children:

• in case of hypersensitivity to individual components of the drug, hypersensitivity to ibuprofen or other components of the drug;
• after the appearance of negative reactions (urticaria, skin rashes, itching, angioedema) to another non-steroidal medication of a similar drug, which included acetylsalicylic acid;
• for diseases of the kidneys and liver, especially during exacerbations of ailments;
• during the course of blood diseases;
• for children up to three months of age;
• for peptic ulcers of the stomach or duodenum, gastritis, and other serious ailments of the gastrointestinal tract.

An effective drug copes with many symptoms of various diseases, quickly copes with the task, and is produced specifically for young and middle-aged children. It is not justified to consider a medicine absolutely safe; the medicine is produced for children, but has contraindications, and violation of these rules is fraught with the appearance of sharply negative reactions.

Possible side effects and overdose

If the dosage is not observed, or individual intolerance to the main and auxiliary components, the following negative consequences may occur:

• headache, dizziness, anxiety, causeless whims, sleep disturbances, blurred vision. In difficult cases – depression, severe intoxication of the body;
• decreased appetite, constant, exacerbation of chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal system;
• Sometimes a small patient experiences tachycardia and increased blood pressure;
• acute renal failure, cystitis;
• allergic, Quincke's edema, other allergy symptoms.

If you notice any side effects, be sure to stop taking the medication. Show the baby to the doctor, sometimes symptomatic treatment is required, in severe cases - hospitalization of the little patient.

The product contains sugar and is not recommended for children with. With prolonged use, the medication can disrupt the acid balance in the stomach and intestines, which leads to bleeding. Regular examination of the body and carrying out certain manipulations will help to avoid negative consequences.

Instructions for use and dosage

Children's Ibufen is recommended to be taken with an eight-hour break, periodically. If you violate this interval, the likelihood of an overdose increases many times. According to the instructions, the drug is allowed to be used in childhood and adolescence. The daily dose is calculated based on the child’s body weight, a single dose is from five to ten milligrams per kilogram of the baby’s weight. In emergency situations, the dosage is increased to 20-30 milligrams per kilogram of baby weight.

The drug is taken orally, first warm the drug to room temperature, shake, and start using the medication:

• open the cap by first turning and pressing on it;
• press the special dispenser into the opening of the bottle;
• Shake the contents again until a homogeneous suspension is formed;
• to take the drug, turn the bottle upside down, pull the dispenser lever down to the required mark;
• return the bottle to its original position, unscrew the dispenser in a circular motion with smooth movements;
• Insert the tip of the piston into the baby’s oral cavity, slowly put it on the piston until all the medication enters the baby’s body;
• After using the medicine, screw on the cap of the bottle, rinse the dispenser under running water, and dry.

An approximate scheme for using Ibufen for children is indicated in the instructions for the medicinal product:

• babies from six to twelve months - no more than 2.5 ml three times a day;
• from one to three years – five milliliters three times a day;
• for children from four to six years old - give 7.5 ml three times a day;
• children from seven to nine years old are allowed to give 10 milliliters three times a day;
• for children from ten to twelve years old - the maximum permissible dose is 15 ml up to three times a day.

The drug must not be combined with medications that include acetylsalicylic acid. It is also not recommended to use Ibufen in combination with other anti-inflammatory and antipyretic drugs. The combination of these drugs negatively affects the course of the disease and increases the risk of negative reactions many times over.

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Storage conditions and cost

It is recommended to store the pharmaceutical product in a dark place; be sure to limit access to children. Young patients often taste medications; if they like the medication, there is a high risk of overdose. The temperature should not exceed 25 degrees Celsius. The maximum shelf life of the medicinal product is 3 years; after opening the bottle, use the medicine for six months. After the expiration date, the use of the drug is strictly prohibited.

The price of Ibufen syrup for children is approximately 300 rubles per 100 ml bottle; a similar 200 ml package in pharmacies costs approximately 450 rubles. The specific amount varies depending on the city of purchase, the pharmacy chain, even the time of year (pharmaceutical companies raise the cost of anti-inflammatory drugs during outbreaks of infectious diseases).

Effective analogues

The pharmaceutical industry offers many similar remedies to relieve fever and pain. Medicines differ in pricing policy, but in most cases the main component remains unchanged, and the auxiliary components also change. It is prohibited to choose a medication for your child on your own; before replacing Ibufen, be sure to consult a specialist.

Analogs of a medicinal product include:

• Advil for children;
• Deblock;
• Ibuprom;
• Yprene;
• Nurofen for children;
• Sedalgin Sprint;
• Ibuprofen and others.

All medications must be taken according to the instructions, taking into account the age of the child.

The need to use non-steroidal drugs in childhood arises often. Parents know that such medications should always be present in the home medicine cabinet.

One of the effective drugs in this group is Ibuprofen. The manufacturer produces the drug in the form of rectal suppositories.

Not all parents know the composition and rules for using the prescribed medication.

Is it prescribed for children?

Ibuprofen suppositories for children are used by both pediatricians and general practitioners.

This non-steroidal drug is approved for children. The only restriction is for infants who have not yet turned three months old. After three months, children's doctors allow such drugs.

Is it possible to use Ibuprofen suppositories for children 2-3 years old and what is the reason for the doctors’ ban on using the drug in tablet form for children?

Many pediatricians do not recommend taking it after two years of age., since at this age a stronger dosage is required, which the suspension can provide. The tablets can leave small ulcers on the walls of the stomach, which is contraindicated for children from three months to two years.

After three years, to achieve the effect, you will have to use the same drug, but only in a different form of release. In any case, before use, you must carefully read the instructions and contraindications.

Release form and composition

Ibuprofen suppositories are produced in packs of two cells. Each of them contains 5 candles. The total number of candles in one package is ten pieces. This non-steroidal drug is also available in the form of ointments and tablets.

The medicine contains the active substance ibuprofen. Solid fat performs an auxiliary function.

Properties and action

After administration of the suppository, the active substance begins to inhibit the formation of prostaglandins.

Prostaglandins support the inflammatory process and pain in the body, and increase body temperature. Properties of suppositories with ibuprofen for children:

• analgesic effect;
• antipyretic;
• anti-inflammatory effect.

When the substance begins to act, it the effect will last for 8 hours.

Indications and contraindications

Like any drug, Ibuprofen has indications and contraindications for use. Before using the purchased package of suppositories, you need to carefully read the symptoms for which the doctor may prescribe it. When are suppositories indicated:

• When the temperature rises, as the body reacts to the vaccine.
• To reduce body temperature in viral diseases and ARVI.
• When moderate or mild pain occurs. These are conditions when the baby is teething or has a sore throat, otitis media or sore throat.

There are a number of contraindications for which the use of suppositories is prohibited.

These include the following conditions:

• if a child has diseases associated with the gastrointestinal tract: ulcers, bleeding from the stomach or inflammation;
• blood diseases (for example;
• disorders of the liver and kidneys;
• with hearing loss;
• in case of allergic reactions to non-steroidal substances.

Instructions for use

Ibuprofen is for rectal use. The dosage depends on the age of the child. Babies aged 3-9 months weighing less than eight kilograms should take 1 suppository three times a day. The permissible daily intake is set to 180 milligrams. The interval between administered medications should be six to eight hours.

A child aged 9 months to 2 years weighing 8-12.5 kilograms is prescribed one suppository every 6 hours. Their total permissible quantity is 4 pieces, or 240 mg per day.

Attention! If the baby has a fever after vaccination, he is given one suppository, and after 6 hours, if necessary, another one.

The duration of use depends on the purpose of using the medicine. If their fever is relieved, then Ibuprofen is used for three days. When pain is relieved - up to 5 days. Using the medicine for more than five days is unacceptable. If it does not have an effect, you should seek medical help immediately.

How to place a suppository correctly

There is a procedure for using rectal suppositories. To use Ibuprofen for a baby, you need to follow the following procedure:

1. Cleanliness is essential when setting candles, so the first thing to do is wash your hands.
2. The box is opened and the suppository is taken out from the special packaging.
3. The child is placed on his side and one leg is bent.
4. The medicine is injected into the anus.
5. Squeeze the baby's buttocks for one minute.
6. Then the baby should be in a horizontal position for 10 minutes.

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When does the medicine start to work?

After insertion of the suppository its effect will begin in 15-20 minutes. The maximum effect is achieved one hour after application. The duration of activity of the drug lasts for 6-8 hours.

If the temperature does not decrease, you should seek medical help.

Side effects and interactions with other drugs

The body may react differently to the component of the drug, so it is important for parents to study possible side effects that appear after the administration of the suppository. Side effects are rare, but they do happen. These are stomach disorders - nausea and vomiting, and sometimes a weakening effect.

From the urinary system, cystitis and disturbances in kidney function may occur. In the cardiovascular system, manifestations of tachycardia and high blood pressure may be observed. From the nervous system - headaches and dizziness.

Negative conditions in the circulatory system may be observed: anemia, thrombocytopenia or leukopenia. Allergic reactions are also possible.

An overdose can cause the following conditions:

• headache;
• cardiopalmus;
• nausea;
• stomach ache.

Suppositories have the following features when used together with other medications:

• The effect of anticoagulants when taken together is enhanced.
• The drug Baclofen, when taken with suppositories, increases toxicity.
• Taking with diuretics reduces their effect.
• While taking GCS, side effects from digestion increase.
• When taken with Amlodipine, the antihypertensive effect is reduced.

Price

The price is affordable for many families and almost every parent can purchase Ibuprofen for their child. The cost of these suppositories in Russia starts from 68 rubles and reaches 100 rubles. The average is 78 rubles.

Prices in major cities of our country vary, but not significantly. The cost in most cases depends on the pharmacy chain.

Suppositories, like other products, are created from several components. The baby’s body is individual, and it is unknown how it will react to the administered medicine. Therefore, this remedy should be used with caution.

At the first appearance of allergic reactions or other side effects, consult a doctor. Self-medication can lead to a deterioration in the child’s condition and then you will have to call an ambulance.

Ibuprofen should only be prescribed by the child's doctor and not prescribed by parents. This will help avoid unwanted consequences for the body.

However, for safe use You must read the instructions carefully on the introduction of suppositories and precautions. Then the treatment will take place without negative consequences for the baby’s fragile body.

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Ibuprofen

Dosage form

rectal suppositories (for children)

Composition of Ibuprofen in suppository form

Active ingredient: Ibuprofen 60 mg Excipients: solid fat 516 mg.

Description

Suppositories are white or almost white, smooth, torpedo-shaped.

Pharmacotherapeutic group

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

Pharmacodynamics of the drug

It has analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects. The mechanism of action of ibuprofen is due to inhibition of the biosynthesis of prostaglandins - mediators of pain and inflammation. The effect of the drug lasts up to 8 hours.

Indications: Ibuprofen in suppository form

Ibuprofen rectal suppositories (for children) are used from 3 months of life to 2 years as an antipyretic for acute respiratory diseases, influenza, childhood infections, post-vaccination reactions and other infectious and inflammatory diseases accompanied by an increase in body temperature. The drug is used as an analgesic for pain syndrome of mild or moderate intensity, including: headaches and toothaches, neuralgia, pain in the ears and throat, pain from ligament injuries and other types of pain.

Contraindications Ibuprofen in suppository form

Ibuprofen should not be used in case of: - hypersensitivity to ibuprofen, acetylsalicylic acid or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), as well as to other components of the drug; - bronchial asthma, urticaria, rhinitis, provoked by taking acetylsalicylic acid (salicylates) or other NSAIDs; - if a child has an ulcerative lesion of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT); - active gastrointestinal bleeding; - inflammatory bowel diseases; - confirmed hypokalemia; - blood diseases: hypocoagulation, leukopenia, hemophilia; - renal and/or liver failure ;- hearing loss.

Carefully

You should consult your doctor before using ibuprofen if your child: - is taking other painkillers; - has a history of peptic ulcers, gastritis, ulcerative colitis, gastrointestinal bleeding; - has liver or kidney disease; - is taking indirect anticoagulants (drugs for taking orally, which reduce blood clotting), drugs to lower blood pressure, glucocorticosteroids, antiplatelet agents, diuretics (drugs to increase urination), lithium drugs, methotrexate; - suffers from bronchial asthma, urticaria.

Directions for use and dosage: Ibuprofen in suppository form

Ibuprofen is a suppository specially designed for children. The drug is administered rectally. Read the instructions carefully before taking the drug. Fever (heat) and pain: The dosage for children depends on the age and body weight of the child. A single dose is 5-10 mg/kg of the child’s body weight 3-4 times a day. The maximum daily dose should not exceed 30 mg per kg of body weight of the child per day. Children aged 3-9 months (5.5 kg - 8.0 kg): 1 suppository (60 mg) 3 times within 24 hours every 6-8 hours, no more than 180 mg per day. Children aged 9 months - 2 years (8.0 kg - 12.5 kg): 1 suppository (60 mg) 4 times within 24 hours every 6 hours, not more than 240 mg per day. Post-immunization fever: one suppository for children under 1 year of age, after 1 year, if necessary, another suppository after 6 hours. Duration of treatment: - no more than 3 days as an antipyretic; - no more than 5 days as an anesthetic. If fever persists, consult your doctor. Do not exceed the indicated dose.

Side effects of the medicine

When using the drug, side effects are rare, but the following side effects may occur: From the gastrointestinal tract: nausea, vomiting, feeling of discomfort or pain in the epigastrium, laxative effect, possible occurrence of erosive and ulcerative lesions, bleeding. Allergic reactions: skin rash, itching, urticaria, exacerbation of bronchial asthma, angioedema, anaphylactoid reactions, anaphylactic shock, bronchospasm, fever, erythema multiforme exudative (including Stevens-Johnson syndrome), toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome). From the nervous system: headache, dizziness, psychomotor agitation, insomnia. The cardiovascular system: tachycardia, increased blood pressure. From the hematopoietic organs: anemia, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, leukopenia. From the urinary system: impaired renal function, cystitis. If these or other side effects occur, you should stop using the drug and consult a doctor.

Overdose

Problems with an overdose are very rare, but if you accidentally exceed the recommended dose, consult a doctor immediately. Symptoms: abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, rapid eye movements (nystagmus), difficulty breathing, cyanosis of the lips and tip of the nose, bradycardia, tachycardia.

Interaction

The simultaneous use of Ibuprofen with anticoagulants can lead to an increase in their effect. Ibuprofen increases the concentration of digoxin, phenytoin, methotrexate, lithium in the blood plasma when used simultaneously with these drugs. The use of ibuprofen together with diuretics and antihypertensive drugs reduces their effectiveness. Increases the side effects of mineralocorticosteroids and glucocorticosteroids .

Release form/dosage

Rectal suppositories (for children) 60 mg.

Storage conditions

In a dry place, protected from light, at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C. Keep out of the reach of children.

The need to use anti-inflammatory non-steroidal drugs in childhood arises quite often. Such drugs help eliminate pain and fever, so they are always present in the home medicine cabinet if there is a small child at home. One of the most popular drugs in this group is Ibuprofen. Especially for babies Available in the form of rectal suppositories. Not everyone knows in what situations this medication is prescribed to children in the first years of life and in what dose it can be used for infants.

Release form

Ibuprofen suppositories are characterized by an elongated shape, smooth surface and white color. They are placed in blister packs of 5 pieces, and one pack includes 10 suppositories.

Compound

The active ingredient of the suppositories is called the same as the drug, ibuprofen. Its dosage in one suppository is 60 mg. In order for the drug to have a specific shape and be easily administered into the rectum, solid fats were added to its composition. There are no other auxiliary components in this medicine.

Operating principle

The drug inhibits the formation of prostaglandins - substances that support the inflammatory process, participate in the conduction of pain impulses and contribute to an increase in body temperature. That is why the medicine has antipyretic and analgesic effects, as well as the ability to reduce the manifestations of inflammation. The effect of the suppositories after administration of the medication into the intestines lasts up to 8 hours.

Indications

The medicine is prescribed:

• To reduce high body temperature - as a symptom of ARVI, chickenpox, scarlet fever, measles and other infections.
• At elevated temperatures - as a reaction to vaccination.
• For moderate or mild pain - for example, if the baby has a sore throat due to a sore throat or is teething.

At what age is it allowed to take it?

The drug is not prescribed to infants under 3 months. If the baby is already 3 months old, the use of Ibuprofen is acceptable, but after consultation with a doctor. In this case, medicine in the form of suppositories is most often prescribed to children under 2 years of age, since a child aged 2 years and older requires a higher single dosage, which is provided by the suspension.

Contraindications

The medicine is not used in the following cases:

• If your baby is diagnosed with a gastrointestinal ulcer, bleeding from the stomach or intestines, or inflammation of the intestines.
• If a child develops urticaria, allergic rhinitis or bronchial asthma during treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
• If a small patient has a blood disease - for example, hemophilia.
• If the child's kidney or liver function is impaired.
• With reduced hearing.
• If you are intolerant to ibuprofen and other anti-inflammatory drugs with a non-steroidal structure.

Side effects

The use of suppositories very rarely provokes the appearance of:

• Skin itching urticaria, bronchospasm and other allergic reactions.
• Nausea, feelings of discomfort in the abdomen, loose stools and other negative symptoms from the gastrointestinal tract.
• Insomnia, headache, restlessness or dizziness.
• Increased heart rate or increased blood pressure.
• Decrease in the number of blood cells.
• Kidney dysfunction.

Instructions for use

The drug is used rectally - in a dosage that depends on the age and weight of the small patient:

• Baby from 3 to 9 months if you weigh less than 8 kg, administer 1 suppository three times a day (with an interval of 6-8 hours). It is permissible to administer only 3 suppositories per day to a child of this age, which corresponds to a maximum daily dosage of 180 mg.
• Child over 9 months to 2 years of age with a weight of 8 to 12.5 kg, the drug is prescribed at intervals of 6 hours. Such a baby can be administered 1 suppository into the rectum four times a day (maximum 240 mg of ibuprofen per day).

If the baby has a fever after vaccination, then the suppository is placed once, and if necessary, another suppository is administered after 6 hours.

The duration of treatment with Ibuprofen suppositories depends on the purpose of use. If the drug is used for fever, it should be administered for a maximum of 3 days in a row. If the product is supposed to help with pain, then the duration of use is up to 5 days. You cannot use the medicine for longer. If symptoms persist, you need to consult a doctor to select another therapy.

Overdose

Exceeding the dose of Ibuprofen can lead to nausea, headache, rapid heartbeat, abdominal pain and other symptoms. If they appear, you should immediately show the child to the doctor.

Interaction with other drugs

Ibuprofen affects treatment with angiocoagulants, diuretics, other painkillers, glucocorticoids and many other medications, so the use of suppositories for children who are taking any other medications should be monitored by a pediatrician.

Terms of sale and storage

Ibuprofen in the form of suppositories is an over-the-counter drug, so it is freely sold in pharmacies. The average price for a pack of 10 suppositories is 60-70 rubles. This medicine should be stored at home at room temperature, in a place hidden from the sun and moisture. The shelf life of the medicine is 2 years.

Reviews

About the use of suppositories occurs a lot of positive feedback. Mothers praise the drug in this form because it can be easily used for infants, the suppository is easy to administer, and there are no harmful chemical additives in this medication. In addition, the advantage of this “Ibuprofen” is its longer action (compared to the suspension), and side effects when using suppositories are extremely rare.

Analogues

Instead of suppositories, other suppositories can be used, the action of which leads to a decrease in body temperature or a decrease in pain, for example:

• "Nurofen". Such suppositories are also made on the basis of ibuprofen, and 1 suppository contains 60 mg of the active compound. They are prescribed for fever in babies over 3 months old.
• "Cefekon D". The action of this medication is provided by paracetamol. Such suppositories are prescribed to children older than one month.
• "Panadol". The main component of such suppositories is also paracetamol. In childhood they are prescribed from 3 months.

Ibufen is a modern antipyretic and analgesic drug based on Ibuprofen, which can alleviate the condition of a sick adult or child within 30 minutes. Therapists and pediatricians safely prescribe Ibufen to their large and small patients as part of complex therapy for influenza, sore throat, ARVI, pain in joints, bones and muscles. Just one capsule or a few milliliters of syrup quickly reduces the temperature and relieves pain, but how?

Mechanism of fever: how does Ibufen affect it?

Substances that provoke high body temperature are called pyrogens. They can be of two types:

• Exogenous, that is, external - this group includes some medications, toxic substances, bacteria, etc.;
• Endogenous - those that the body produces itself.

As soon as exogenous pyrogens enter the body, they trigger the mechanism for the production of endogenous pyrogens. The latter, moving through the circulatory system, sooner or later enter the hypothalamus, and it begins to produce prostaglandins.

They, in turn, act on special nerve cells of the hypothalamus, which are responsible for thermoregulation. Because of this, nerve cells begin to work in enhanced mode, and what can be compared to switching a thermostat occurs. Heat production increases, heat transfer decreases and the body heats up like a kettle.

It turns out that in order to bring down the temperature and stop the “boiling”, you need to turn the “thermostat sensor” back, that is, reduce the load on the nerve cells of the hypothalamus. The only way to do this is by stopping the process of prostaglandin production.

This is precisely the mechanism by which Ibuprofen works. But it acts on prostaglandins not directly, but indirectly - it inhibits the production of cyclooxygenase. Without this enzyme, the synthesis of archidonic acid, which forms prostaglandins, is impossible.

All these complex biochemical processes occur quite quickly. Once in the stomach, Ibufen is absorbed with lightning speed and releases the active substance into the blood, the antipyretic effect of which will appear within half an hour. After another 2-3 hours, the effect of the medicine will reach its peak, and the temperature will return to normal.

It must be said that Ibufen “kills” not only those prostaglandins that are produced in the hypothalamus and provoke fever, but also those that are formed in damaged tissues. This is the so-called peripheral effect of Ibufen, which relieves inflammation. That is why the medicine is so effective for various injuries of joints, bones, inflammatory diseases of the musculoskeletal system and, of course, for teething in babies.

The antipyretic and analgesic effect of Ibufen appears earlier than the anti-inflammatory effect. This means that a temperature brought down to an acceptable level and the absence of pain is not a reason to stop taking the drug. To completely destroy the source of infection or inflammation, Ibufen must be taken for several more days.

Indications for use of Ibufen

1. Increased body temperature with:

• Cold;
• ARVI;
• Inflammatory diseases of the ENT organs (tonsillitis, pharyngitis, otitis media, etc.);
• Childhood infections (chickenpox, rubella, mumps, scarlet fever, etc.);
• Post-immunization fever.

1. Elimination of pain syndrome with:

• Inflammation in the middle ear;
• Toothache in adults and teething in children;
• Headaches and migraines;
• Neuralgia;
• Muscle pain;
• Injuries, stretch marks;
• Pain in bones and joints;
• Postoperative pain.

Suppositories, capsules and suspension: how not to get confused when choosing Ibufen?

There are several forms of release of the drug. Some people find it more pleasant to drink sweet syrup, others prefer to swallow a capsule, and it’s easier for a 3-month-old baby to put a rectal suppository. Here are the most common names of the drug:

Ibufen: instructions for use

Ibufen in syrup and capsules is recommended to be taken after meals. The main thing is to correctly calculate the dosage. Many pediatricians argue that it is not entirely correct to calculate the amount of active substance based on the child’s age; it is better to focus on his weight.

Universal formula: 5-10 mg of Ibuprofen per 1 kg of body weight. The maximum daily dose for children should not exceed 20-30 mg of active substance per kilogram of weight. The break between two doses of the medicine should be at least 4 hours.

For adult patients, the single and daily dose of the drug is calculated individually, depending on the intensity of the disease. Typically, this is 200 to 800 mg of Ibuprofen at a time. At the same time, 400 mg per 1 kg of body weight of an adult at one time is already an overdose, fraught with serious consequences.

Ibufen is not prescribed to infants under 3 months of age whose body weight has not yet reached 6 kg. Infants from 3 to 6 months can be given suppositories only according to the strict instructions of the pediatrician, who must calculate the required dose himself.

Ibufen suppositories: dosage for children and infants

It is impossible to reduce the temperature and relieve pain with Ibufen for longer than 3 days!

Ibufen syrup: dosage for children and adults

Infants under 6 months who have a fever after vaccination can be given 2.5 ml of syrup. If necessary, the dose can be repeated after 6 hours.

Contraindications

Ibufen does not tend to accumulate in the blood. Within 24 hours, it is completely eliminated from the body by the kidneys, having undergone a metabolization process in the liver. Therefore, in case of severe liver damage and renal failure, Ibufen is contraindicated. You will also have to look for other painkillers and antipyretics:

1. For asthmatics;
2. Ulcers;
3. Hypertensive patients;
4. People suffering from heart failure;
5. Pregnant and lactating women.

Regarding the last group of patients, not everything is so clear. If the benefit to the mother outweighs the risk to the fetus, Ibufen can be taken, but only as prescribed by a doctor and only in the first and second trimesters. The drug should not be taken in the last months of pregnancy.

As for the period of breastfeeding, medical comments are ambiguous. According to some studies, the amount of Ibuprofen that passes into milk is negligible. However, pediatricians strongly do not recommend combining breastfeeding with taking anti-inflammatory non-steroidal drugs, for fear of side effects in the baby - rash, stomach upset, kidney failure.

You should not take Ibufen if you have hemophilia and poor blood clotting, a tendency to hemorrhages (sudden hemorrhages), Quincke's edema and impaired absorption of carbohydrates.

Side effects and symptoms of overdose

The fact that you have taken too much Ibufen can be judged by increasing nausea and general malaise. The toxic effect of the drug will manifest itself if 80 doses are taken at a time, that is, more than 400 mg of active substance per 1 kg of body weight of an adult.

There is no individual antidote, so the only thing that can be done in this case is emergency lavage of the gastrointestinal tract (effective only within the first hour), restoration of the acid-base balance, and intake of activated carbon.

Side effects of the drug are most often observed in the gastrointestinal tract: flatulence, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting. Ibufen can also provoke allergic reactions - hives, rash, itching.

Much less frequently, malfunctions in the central nervous system do occur. The patient becomes apathetic, drowsy, and remains in a foggy state of consciousness. You may experience headaches and dizziness, and periodic tinnitus.

Possible severe side effects of Ibufen include:

• A sharp decrease in pressure;
• Acute renal failure;
• Increased acidity;
• Liver dysfunction;
• Convulsions;
• Tachycardia;
• Attacks of suffocation;
• Coma.

Even if you do not overdose and take exactly the right amount of Ibuprofen for your body weight, you may experience slight dizziness. This is why it is not recommended to drive during treatment.

Compatibility of Ibufen with alcohol and some medications

The risk of side effects, especially those related to gastrointestinal disorders, will increase if the patient decides to combine the drug with alcohol consumption. Even a small dose of ethyl alcohol will not allow Ibuprofen to work at full strength and will reduce the medicinal effect. The duration of action of the drug will be reduced by at least half. During this period, Ibuprofen will not have time to cope with the inflammation, which means the temperature will rise again and pain will appear again.

You should not combine Ibufen with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, for example, acetylsalicylic acid. It neutralizes the effect of Ibuprofen and increases the likelihood of adverse reactions.

The same applies to diuretics - drugs that are most often used in the treatment of kidney disease, in particular edema. Ibuprofen will prevent them from working at their full potential, and there is a real risk of developing kidney failure.

As for the compatibility of Ibufen and Paracetamol, which is most often of interest to young mothers, pediatricians do not have a consensus on this matter. Both of these drugs are classified as antipyretics, and until recently doctors advised eliminating fever by combining them together.

Moreover, ready-made combined synthetic drugs based on Ibuprofen and Paracetamol are available for sale (for example, Brustan, Ibuklin). But recent medical studies prove that such a combination does not make sense, since these drugs do not become more effective when paired. In any case, you should not take both at once. The drugs can be alternated, but be sure to maintain an interval of 6-8 hours between antipyretic doses.

Therefore, despite the fact that all forms of Ibufen are sold without a prescription, you should take it only after consulting a doctor. You should definitely tell your doctor about the medications you take on an ongoing basis. The shelf life of the suspension and capsules is 3 years, but when you open the syrup, remember: after six months you will no longer be able to drink it.

The relatively low price of Ibufen makes it a top seller. By correctly calculating the dose, you can be sure that the medicine will act quickly and effectively. Even small children drink it without any problems - the syrups have a pleasant fruity taste and aroma.

Only side effects can be alarming, but they are most likely only in case of an overdose. Be that as it may, you should not self-medicate. If you have been taking Ibufen for three days in a row, and the temperature still periodically rises, you should stop taking the drug and look for the cause of the prolonged fever with your doctor.

Ibufen: reviews

“The pediatrician prescribed Ibufen D, but strictly forbade giving the syrup on an empty stomach - it has a very strong effect on the stomach, so that there are no side effects, you must first eat at least something. The first time I gave my daughter (11.5 months) the entire required dose from a measuring spoon. The syrup is sweet, smells of citrus, she took a sip, but immediately threw it all up. I had to bring down the temperature with Paracetamol. In the end, we got to the hospital and there the nurse showed how to give Ibufen so that there was no vomiting reaction. She diluted the syrup with water and gradually poured it into the baby, one teaspoon at a time. The child swallowed calmly, the temperature subsided after half an hour.”

“The first remedy for fever in our medicine cabinet is Ibufen ultra in capsules. With the flu, it lowers the temperature from 38.5 to 36 in 30 minutes. I also drink it when I have headaches – it just relieves everything. True, I often don’t abuse Ibufen, only in extreme cases, when I can no longer endure it, otherwise there are too many side effects. And by the way, the capsules are very large and hard. Sin is 12 years old, he can’t swallow them at all.”