Nurofen - strong anelgiziruyuschee, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory drug. When a doctor prescribes this medication, you should know what kind of shape the issue he has in mind. What are the types of Nurofen, and what characteristics of each of them?
Nurofen
Nurofen - drug based on ibuprofen, belonging to the group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The medicine is indicated for reducing the heat during infectious disease after vaccination and during teething in children. As well as Nurofen effectively eliminates the tooth, headache, muscle pain and other very different intensity.
release Form
What are the different kinds of Nurofen? There are several forms of release of medicament which differ in their action, but also by the concentration of the main active substance.
All forms of release can be divided into products for adults and children.
Nurofen for adults
Nurofen for adults is available:
- In the form of capsules. This type can be found under the name Nurofen Ultrakap 200 mg and Nurofen Express forte 400 mg. Ibuprofen capsules contained in liquid form in an amount of 200 mg. The capsules are easy to swallow, because they have a small size and convenient form. This form, ibuprofen is rapidly absorbed and immediately has an analgesic effect.
- The gel 5%, 1 g contained 50 mg of active substance. Produced in packs of 20, 30, 50, 100 g It is used for external application, it has a sharp odor. The gel has good water absorption, reduces inflammation and relieves pain. Thanks to its light texture, it leaves no residue on clothes. It is used for back pain, rheumatism, myalgia, after sports injuries.
- In tablets,, Different species.
The following types of Nurofen tablets:
- White tablet, coated tablet, a dosage of 200, 400 mg. There are packs of 6, 12, 24 pieces. Action tablet extends to 8 hours. In high doses, it is taken as an analgesic. A tablet taken orally after meal with plenty of water. This form is effective for pain of various etiologies, as well as relieves symptoms of colds, flu, or hangover.
- Tablets in effervescent form, in a package of 10 pieces. This release form begins to act immediately, because the tablet before applying water-soluble. It is used for pain: menstruation, headache, toothache, neuralgic, back muscle. And also alleviates the symptoms of fever.
- Nurofen Plus. The composition includes 200 mg ibuprofen and codeine in an amount of 10 mg, who has a weak narcotic, a strong analgesic and antitussive effects. Codeine not only eliminates the cough, but also enhances the analgesic effect of ibuprofen. Therefore, these tablets are used for the removal of very severe pain.
There is a kind of Nurofen Express Lady 400 mg, which was designed specifically for women experiencing severe menstrual cramps.
Nurofen for Children
The following types of medication Nurofen for Children:
- Suspension for oral administration in vials of 50, 100 and 150 ml;
- Suspension for oral administration in the form of sachets per 5 ml. Produced in packs of 8 or 16 units;
- Rectal suppositories contain 60 mg of ibuprofen produced 10 units in the package.
Suspensions for easy measurement of dosage, have measuring spoons and syringes. This form has a pleasant strawberry or orange flavor, in its composition there is no alcohol, and sugar. So the children do not refuse such treatment. The effect of suspension and suppositories kept to 8 hours. All forms of release for children well relieve pain and fever.
Nurofen previously produced in the form of a syrup, plaster and as chewable tablets, but now this kind of manufacture is absent.
What is the difference
The main differences between the types of Nurofen:
- Different concentrations;
- They have different mode of application. There are kinds of outdoor, indoor and rectal administration;
- The speed and efficiency. For example, effervescent form begins to act faster and Nurofen plus, because of the presence of codeine, has an enhanced effect;
- Age of application. There is a form of release for children and adults.
Therefore, to achieve the best therapeutic effect, it is necessary to clarify the doctor what type of Nurofen was appointed.
sources:
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