What are the different uses of ibuprofen?

Brufen contains the active ingredient ibuprofen which belongs to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), so it is often used as a pain reliever.

Among the indications for using Brufen is the treatment of moderate and severe pain such as headaches of all kinds, menstrual pain, and relief of joint and bone pain, as in the case of rheumatoid, cartilage, and vertebrae in the neck and back, tendinitis, muscle soreness, knee stiffness, and various types of pain.

are also used as pills an analgesic after surgery and accidents, and to reduce the pain of gallstones, kidney stones and renal colic.

Ibuprofen syrup Ibuprofen

is available for children as an oral suspension at a concentration of 100 mg / 5 ml and is suitable for children. The usual dose is 5 ml 3 times daily.

ibuprofen effervescent

granules ibuprofen effervescent granules is suitable for acute pain situations that need a quick-acting analgesic. Available in a concentration of 600 mg / sachet.

Ibuprofen dental

pain reliever pills Ibuprofen relieve toothache and pain and reduce inflammation in the mouth and teeth as it is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory.

Ibuprofen for infants Brufen

should not be used for infants under 3 months of age, and a medical consultation for infants over 3 months is recommended before using ibuprofen, for dosage adjustment and selection of the appropriate dosage form.

Cycle ibuprofen

Many women use Brufen 600 or Brufen 400 to relieve menstrual pain that attacks the body in the back, abdomen and pelvic area.

Profen 

is used in most cases that accompany the feeling of pain or swelling caused by inflammation, such as:

• arthritis of all kinds such as rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative arthritis or osteoporosis such as knee roughness, back pain, shoulder pain, muscles and tendons because of its properties Analgesic and anti-inflammatory.
• Menstrual pain.
• To relieve tooth and gum pain, especially Brufen 600 mg.
• Antipyretic and analgesic.
• Migraines and types of headaches.
• Renal colic caused by kidney stones and gallstone pain.

What are the contraindications to the use of Brufen?

use ibuprofen without consulting a specialist in the following cases:

• It is contraindicated in patients who have demonstrated hypersensitivity to the drug or any of its components, to aspirin, to salicylates or to other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
• It is contraindicated for patients expected to undergo open heart surgery.
• Bleeding disorders.
• Stomach, stomach or duodenal ulcer.
• Lupus erythematosus.
• kidney impairment;
• Oral infection.
• Ulcerative colitis.
• Any disease of the gastrointestinal tract.
• In the last months of pregnancy.
• Infection with bleeding or a disturbance in the clotting process in the body.
• Ulcerative enterocolitis.

What are the side effects of ibuprofen?

The most common side effect of ibuprofen:

• nausea
• vomiting.
• swelling
• Headache
• dizziness or drowsiness.
• Indigestion.

Less common side effects of ibuprofen:

If the patient notices any of the following symptoms, stop taking ibuprofen and consult a doctor:

black or red stools.

• Bleeding accompanied by coughing or vomiting, resembling ground coffee in color and shape, accompanied by severe nausea.
• Severe vomiting, stomach pain,
• hearing problems, or ringing in the ears.
• Intestinal bleeding.
• Elevated liver enzymes.
• Salt and fluid retention.
• Hypertension.

What are the precautions for using Brufen?

Some precautions must be taken when using Brufen in the following cases:

• The treatment is excreted in the milk of the nursing mother and is not used during the breastfeeding period except under the supervision of the doctor.
• Caution should be exercised when using the treatment in the elderly, due to their increased sensitivity to the side effects that may result from the treatment.
• Diseases to beware of when using ibuprofen
• The attending physician should be informed if any of the following diseases or ailments occur, as some cases may need special precautions or modified doses:
• Bronchial asthma.
• open heart surgery.
• Liver disease.
• Hypertension.
• Kidney disease or disease.
• Lupus erythematosus.
• If the patient has to undergo surgery, treatment should be stopped long before surgery.
• If the patient has phenylketonuria (Phenylketoya), the doctor or pharmacist should be informed.
• It should be noted that NSAIDs may increase the risk of coronary heart disease and strokes, such as myocardial infarction and strokes.
• Therefore, caution should be exercised when using them in patients with, or at risk of, heart or arterial disorders. Use the lowest possible dose and for the shortest possible period of time.

Ibuprofen for pregnant women

It is recommended to avoid the use of ibuprofen for pregnant women, especially in the first and last trimesters, as taking ibuprofen when the gestational age is 30 weeks or more may lead to the risk of premature closure of the ductus arteriosus in the fetus. .

Treatment may be used if the therapeutic benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus, and after medical advice.

Interaction of ibuprofen with other medicines

The patient must inform the attending physician of all the medicines he uses because there may be some medicines that interact with ibuprofen, including: Angiotensin

• -converting enzyme inhibitor, such as enalapril.
• Aspirin: It is preferable to avoid taking ibuprofen in patients who take aspirin to protect the heart, as ibuprofen affects its blood-thinning effect.
• Diuretic.
• lithium;
• methotrexate;
• Histamine receptor antagonists 
• Medicines to treat peptic ulcers, such as ranitidine and famotidine.
• Other NSAIDs, such as diclofenac, to avoid doubling the side effects.

It is also recommended to avoid the following herbs while taking ibuprofen:

• Anise.
• Chamomile.
• the Garlic.
• ginger
• Green tea
• Licorice.
• the ring.
• Night primrose.
• ginseng;

What are the doses of Brufen and how to use it?

The recommended adult dose is 200-400 mg every 4-6 hours with a maximum of 3200 mg daily.

The recommended dose of ibuprofen as an antipyretic for children 6 months of age or older is 5-10 mg/kg/day every 4-6 hours provided that the single dose is not more than 400 mg and the total daily dose is not more than 40 mg per kg of the child's weight.

It is preferable to take the medicine after eating because of its effect on the stomach, in order to reduce the possibility of any harm to the stomach, such as heartburn or pain.

The recommended dose of ibuprofen for children or adults may vary depending on the purpose of treatment.