IBUGESIC 200mg

IBUGESIC is an anti-inflammatory drug that is used to lower down pain and swelling in various joints and body parts. This medicine might be used to treat conditions like mild body ache and fever too.

How it works?

IBUGESIC works by bringing down the number of pain and swelling causing hormones in the body, thus providing in patient with relief.

Important information about Medicine

Ibuprofen is used to bring in relief from pain and swelling in various parts of the body. It might be used in conjunction with other medicines to treat conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, injuries and arthritis.

Dosage information

Recommended dosage is of 200 to 600 mg daily, however the doctor would decide on looking at the overall condition of the patient. The patients should not exceed the dosage beyond 1.2gm daily as this could lead to severe side effects.

Strengths available

IBUGESIC is available in two strengths 200mg and 400mg

What if you miss a dose?

Patients can take the missed dose as and when they remember, just make sure that the time to next dose is not close.

What if you overdose?

Follow the dosage instructions provided by the doctor carefully and do not alter the dose in any case. If you take multiple doses by mistake get in touch with the local poison center or seek help from a medical emergency center immediately.

Things to be taken care of

IBUGESIC falls in pregnancy category D, thus it should not be taken by the ladies who are pregnant, breast feeding or even the ones who are trying to conceive. Patients suffering from blood related disorders should refrain from using IBUGESIC. Patients with a medical history of stroke, bleeding problems, asthma or any kind of allergy need to notify doctor about the same before taking this medicine. Intake of this medicine might cause sleepiness, so avoid taking it during the wee hours, take it preferably before going to bed.

Side Effects

Some minor to major side effects that have been reported by some patients after taking in IBUGESIC are:

• Epigastric pain
• Fullness of gi tract
• Abdominal cramps
• Blood in stools
• Abdominal distress
• Nausea
• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Nervousness
• Headache
• Skin rash and itching
• Decreased appetite
• Fluid retention
• Angioedema
• Ringing in the ear

In case any of these signs and symptoms is noticed immediate medical attention needs to be obtained.

Interaction with other drugs

There are several drugs which might interact with IBUGESIC, these include:

• Fluoxetine
• Methotrexate
• Warfarin
• Aspirin or other NSAIDs

Do not start or stop any new medicine without consulting your doctor while taking IBUGESIC. Do not take any herbal product or vitamin supplement as this could interfere in the absorption of this drug.