Ibuprofen 100mg/5ml

                 Ibuprofen 100mg/5ml



Ibuprofen is a medication used to treat inflammation, pain and fever. It is typically used for mild to moderate pain relief. Evidence is mixed for its use to relieve fever in children. It is often sold in combination with other medications, such as in many cold medications.

ClassAntipyretic & Analgesic

Composition – 

Syrup100mg/5ml

Tab – 200mg, 400mg, 600mg

Brand– Ibugesic

Mechanism Of Action 

Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that inhibits cyclooxygenase enzymes (COX-1 and COX-2) and subsequent synthesis of prostaglandins and related compounds at peripheral sites within injured tissue.

Dosage

Infants >6 months and Children <50kg – Min Dose – 4 – 10mg/kg/dose 6-8 hourly if needed. 

Max Dose – 40mg/kg/day 

Used As– Fever, Pain, Inflammation 

Contraindicated – Not Safe in Pregnancy 

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