IBUGESIC 400mg

IBUGESIC is usually prescribed in the condition when the patient is suffering from acute pain, inflammation and cramps out of any arthritis or any injury.

How it works?

IBUGESIC acts on the pain and inflammation causing hormones and thus helps in bringing down the pain with immediate effect. The conditions in which this medicine is usually prescribed include the toothache, headache, cramps, joint pain and arthritis swelling.

Important information about Medicine

Ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory drug that immediately acts on the hormones responsible for causing pain and swelling in the body joints. Regular intake of this medicine brings down the number of pain causing hormones thus bringing in relief to the patient.

Dosage information

Recommended dosage of IBUGESIC is of 200mg to 600 mg daily, however the doctor would decrease or increase the same looking at the condition of the patient and considering factors such as age and overall health.

Strengths available

IBUGESIC is available in two strengths 200mg and 400mg

What if you miss a dose?

Take medicine as directed by the doctor at the same time daily this will prevent you from missing the dose. In case, you miss the dose take it as soon as you remember.

What if you overdose?

Do not alter with the dose prescribed by the doctor, in case you take multiple doses by mistake get in touch with the local poison center or rush to the medical emergency service immediately.

Things to be taken care of

IBUGESIC is to be taken orally with or without food with water. It is a pregnancy category D medicine this should not be taken by pregnant ladies or even the ones who are feeding their child as it might harm the baby. If trying to get pregnant inform your doctor about the same before taking this medicine. Caution need to be exercised by the patients suffering from high blood pressure, diabetes, allergies, heart, liver or kidney diseases. Intake of this medicine might cause dizziness, thus taking it close to the bedtime is advisable. If suffering from stomach ulcers or any blood clotting disorder notify the doctor about the same.

Side Effects

Intake of IBUGESIC might lead to several minor and moderate side effects in some people these include:

• Abdominal Cramps
• Nausea
• Heartburn
• Epigastric Pain
• Abdominal Distress
• Bloating And Flatulence
• Constipation
• Nervousness
• Decreased Appetite
• Fluid Retention
• Angioedema
• Ringing In the Ear

Inform your doctor about these signs and symptoms and seek immediate medical attention.

Interaction with other drugs

IBUGESIC might interact with antidepressants such as escitalopram and citalopram, NSAIDs like naproxen and ketoprofen, heart medications such as enalapril and lisonopril. Always inform your doctor about the medicines you are taking before you start with IBUGESIC. Do not start or stop any new medicine while taking this anti-inflammatory drug.