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Metafen Ibuprofen Capsules

Metafen Ibuprofen Capsules

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Metafen Ibuprofen Caps 200mg x 20 capsules

Metafen Ibuprofen Caps 200mg contains ibuprofen. It is an active substance classified as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The indications for the use of the drug are various types of pain of mild and moderate intensity and fever.

Composition of Metafen Ibuprofen Caps 200mg:

Active substance: ibuprofen (Ibuprofenum). Each capsule contains 200 mg of ibuprofen and excipients: macrogol 600, potassium hydroxide, purified water; capsule shell: gelatin; liquid sorbitol, non-crystallising (E 420); liquid maltitol (E 965); patent blue (E 131); Purified Water.

Action of Metafen Ibuprofen Caps 200mg:

Ibuprofen is a drug from the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The medicinal product Metafen Ibuprofen Caps 200mg has analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory properties. This drug is indicated for the treatment of pain of various origins of mild to moderate intensity and fever. It can be used in adults, adolescents and children over 6 years of age.

Application:
The medicinal product Metafen Ibuprofen Caps 200mg indicated for use in the treatment of mild and moderate pain - pain of various origins: headaches, migraine headaches, toothache, muscle pain, joint pain, bone pain, post-traumatic pain, neuralgia, menstrual pain , pains in the course of flu and colds, earaches occurring in inflammation of the middle ear, fever of various origins in the course of colds, flu, other infectious diseases. For use in children over 6 years of age, adolescents and adults.

Additional information:
Store the product out of reach of children, at room temperature. It is recommended to protect against moisture and light. It is recommended to consult a physician or pharmacist before taking the drug. The risk of side effects is lower when the medicine is used at the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time necessary to relieve symptoms. The risk of side effects is higher in the elderly. The use of anti-inflammatory drugs and painkillers (e.g. ibuprofen) is associated with a slightly increased risk of heart attack or stroke - especially when high doses are used. Consult your doctor before taking the drug in the following cases: you suffer from heart disease (heart failure, angina), you have had a heart attack, bypass surgery, you have peripheral arterial disease, you have had any kind of stroke you suffer from high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, a family history of heart disease or a stroke, you smoke tobacco; you suffer from systemic lupus erythematosus or mixed connective tissue disease; the patient has diseases of the digestive system and chronic intestinal diseases; you have impaired kidney function; you have liver problems; the patient has problems with blood clotting; the patient has an inherited disorder of porphyrin metabolism; you have bronchial asthma (or you have asthma) or have symptoms of an allergic reaction; you have chickenpox. Caution should be exercised when using the drug immediately after major surgery. There is a risk of gastrointestinal bleeding, ulceration or perforation. If gastrointestinal bleeding or ulceration occurs, discontinue treatment. People with gastrointestinal diseases, especially the elderly, should inform the doctor about any unusual symptoms from the gastrointestinal tract. Long-term concomitant use of various analgesics may lead to kidney damage, with the risk of renal failure (the risk increases with physical stress resulting in loss of salt and dehydration). Concomitant use of ibuprofen with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (including cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors) should be avoided. If you get any skin rash, mucosal lesions, blisters or other signs of allergy, stop taking the medicine and seek medical attention immediately. Stop taking ibuprofen and contact your doctor immediately if you experience angioedema (swelling of the face, tongue or throat, difficulty swallowing, hives and difficulty breathing). Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus or mixed connective tissue disease are at higher risk of aseptic meningitis. The medicine may hide the symptoms of the infection (fever and pain) and therefore delay the treatment of the infection appropriately. If you are taking this medicine during an infection and symptoms persist or worsen, consult your doctor immediately. Ibuprofen may temporarily inhibit aggregation of platelets (thrombocytes). Patients with coagulation disorders should be carefully monitored. During long-term use, regular monitoring of liver enzymes, kidney function and blood counts is necessary. There is a risk of renal failure in dehydrated children and adolescents. Ibuprofen should not be used in patients with significant dehydration. During long-term administration of painkillers, headaches may occur which should not be treated with higher doses of the drug. Isolated cases of decreased visual acuity have been reported with the use of ibuprofen, therefore, if you experience any visual disturbances, you should see your doctor. The drug may interact with other medications. Use in children: do not use in children under 6 years of age and weighing less than 20 kg. Use in women during and breastfeeding: not recommended for use in the first and second trimesters, the use of the drug in the third trimester is contraindicated. After consulting a doctor, it can be used during breastfeeding, there is no need to stop feeding if the drug is used in the recommended doses. The drug may affect female fertility. It is a temporary action. As the drug may cause fatigue, visual disturbances and dizziness, caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery. The drug contains sorbitol (E 420) - 28.8 mg of sorbitol in each capsule. The drug contains liquid maltitol (E 965) - 15 mg liquid maltitol in each capsule. The possibility of use in people with intolerance to certain sugars should be discussed with a doctor. The drug contains potassium - 0.27mmol (10.6mg) of potassium in each capsule. This should be taken into account in people with reduced kidney function and in those who are on a controlled potassium diet. Patent Blue in the drug (capsule shell) contains sodium - less than 1mmol (23mg) of sodium in each capsule, ie it is essentially "sodium-free".

Contraindications:
Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to any component of the drug and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Do not use if you have experienced allergic symptoms in the past (rhinitis, hives, swelling of the face, tongue, lips or throat, bronchospasm or asthma) after taking acetylsalicylic acid or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Do not use in the event of bleeding or perforation of the gastrointestinal tract after previous treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Do not use in the case of gastric and / or duodenal ulceration or bleeding, also in the case of two or more episodes of confirmed ulceration or bleeding. Do not use in case of severe liver, kidney or heart failure. Do not use in the case of unexplained disorders of the haematopoietic system. Do not use in the case of known bleeding from the cerebral vessels or other active bleeding. Do not use in case of a significant degree of dehydration. Do not use in the last trimester of pregnancy.

Side effects:
Some people may experience side effects while taking the drug. Common: heartburn, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, flatulence, diarrhea, constipation, slight bleeding in the stomach and / or intestines, which in exceptional cases may lead to anemia. Uncommon: headache, dizziness, insomnia, somnolence, agitation, irritability, fatigue, ulcerative stomatitis; gastritis, worsening of ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, dyspepsia; visual disturbances (blurred vision); hypersensitivity reactions with rash and itching, as well as attacks of breathlessness (possibly in combination with a drop in blood pressure), various types of skin rashes. Rare: dizziness; ringing in the ears (tinnitus). Very rare: oesophagitis, pancreatitis, formation of intestinal diaphragm-like strictures; stomach ulcer, gastrointestinal perforation or bleeding, bloody vomiting, melaena, sometimes fatal, especially in elderly patients; kidney problems such as decreased or increased urine volume, cloudy urine, blood in the urine, back pain and swelling (especially in the legs), increased urea, kidney failure, nephrotic syndrome, interstitial nephritis, which may lead to acute kidney failure . Basically, the abuse of various types of pain medications can lead to severe kidney problems in rare cases; liver dysfunction, liver damage and acute hepatitis, especially with long-term use, liver failure; disorders of blood cell production (first symptoms are: fever, sore throat, erosions in the oral mucosa, flu-like symptoms, severe exhaustion, bleeding (e.g. bruising, ecchymosis, purpura and nosebleed)); erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, severe skin infections due to chickenpox; swelling of the face, throat and tongue, shortness of breath, increased heart rate, low blood pressure, shock; exacerbation of inflammation associated with infection (isolated cases of aseptic meningitis with neck stiffness, headache, nausea, vomiting, fever or impaired consciousness have been reported with the use of ibuprofen in patients with autoimmune diseases); edema, hypertension, palpitations, heart failure; psychotic reactions and depression. Not known: severe skin reactions known as DRESS syndrome (skin rash, fever, swollen lymph nodes and increase in eosinophils) can occur; a red, scaly rash with bumps under the skin and blisters, mostly in the skin folds, on the trunk and arms, with a fever at the start of treatment (acute generalized pustular eruption). If such symptoms occur, stop taking the medicine and seek medical attention immediately; the skin becomes sensitive to light. Taking this drug may be associated with a slightly increased risk of heart attack or stroke. swollen lymph nodes and increase in eosinophils); a red, scaly rash with bumps under the skin and blisters, mostly in the skin folds, on the trunk and arms, with a fever at the start of treatment (acute generalized pustular eruption). If such symptoms occur, stop taking the medicine and seek medical attention immediately; the skin becomes sensitive to light. Taking this drug may be associated with a slightly increased risk of heart attack or stroke. swollen lymph nodes and increase in eosinophils); a red, scaly rash with bumps under the skin and blisters, mostly in the skin folds, on the trunk and arms, with a fever at the start of treatment (acute generalized pustular eruption). If such symptoms occur, stop taking the medicine and seek medical attention immediately; the skin becomes sensitive to light. Taking this drug may be associated with a slightly increased risk of heart attack or stroke. stop taking the medicine and seek medical attention immediately; the skin becomes sensitive to light. Taking this drug may be associated with a slightly increased risk of heart attack or stroke. stop taking the medicine and seek medical attention immediately; the skin becomes sensitive to light. Taking this drug may be associated with a slightly increased risk of heart attack or stroke.

Dosage of Metafen Ibuprofen Caps 200mg capsules:

Use the drug as prescribed by your doctor or according to the instructions on the leaflet. Use orally. Can be taken with or without food. Swallow the capsules whole, do not chew or suck. It is recommended to use the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time needed to relieve symptoms. A single dose is usually 7-10 mg per kg of body weight, the daily dose is 20-30 mg per kg of body weight. Children from 6 to 9 years of age (20-29 kg) initial dose - 1 capsule, then, if necessary, one capsule every 8 hours. The maximum daily dose is - 3 capsules (600 mg ibuprofen). Children from 10 to 12 years of age (30-39 kg) initial dose - 1 capsule, then, if necessary, one capsule every 6 hours. The maximum daily dose is - 4 capsules (800 mg ibuprofen). Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age years of age (over 40 kg): initial dose 1-2 capsules, then, if necessary, one capsule 1-2 capsules every 4-6 hours. The maximum daily dose is: 6 capsules (1200 mg ibuprofen). The intervals between successive doses should be maintained - 4-6 hours. Drug for short-term use. A doctor should be consulted if it is necessary to use the drug for more than 3 days. Do not exceed the recommended dosage. The lowest possible dose should be used in people with mild to moderate renal and / or hepatic impairment. A doctor should be consulted if it is necessary to use the drug for more than 3 days. The recommended dosage should not be exceeded. The lowest possible dose should be used in people with mild to moderate renal and / or hepatic impairment. A doctor should be consulted if it is necessary to use the drug for more than 3 days. Do not exceed the recommended dosage. The lowest possible dose should be used in people with mild to moderate renal and / or hepatic impairment.

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