When it comes to taking pain medications, it is necessary to know the exact dosage and especially the reception of such medicines. One of the most popular drugs in this series is the Nurofen. Contraindications of Nurofen specified in the instructions. This information is particularly important to know if the drug is taken without a doctor's prescription.
Features of the drug
The main active ingredient is ibuprofen Nurofen. This material provides a fast analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect. Nurofen is able to help deal with the pain in his head, rheumatic pain, muscle spasms, pain in the abdomen during menstruation, migraine, neuralgia, but it also has a number of contraindications.
The pharmacological action of the drug is based on reducing the synthesis of prostaglandins. Nurofen blocks the synthesis of mediators of pain and inflammation. Its action extends to 8 hours on a reception of the first tablet.
Nurofena Composition 1 tablet contains 200 ml ibuprofen. This dosage allows the drug to children from 12 years and adults: 1 tablet 3-4 times per day. For adults in the case of intense pain is allowed to take 2 tablets 3 times a day, but no more. The maximum dosage for an adult is 1,200 mg, and for children - 800 mg. must be the interval between doses tablets - not less than 6 hours. The price of the drug is in the range of 150-200 rubles per pack.
Side effects
The use of Nurofen is safe only if you follow the exact dosage, take into account contraindications and drink tablets strictly short course. Side effects from the drug Nurofen can be expressed by the various organs and systems.
Infrequent adverse reactions to this drug may be:
- Itching;
- Redness of the skin;
- Rhinitis;
- Nausea;
- Headache;
- Abdominal pain;
- Flatulence;
- Exacerbation of asthma.
Side effects of Nurofen in tablet form can rarely take the form of:
- Perforation or opening of stomach ulcers;
- gastritis;
- edema;
- vomiting;
- Disturbances of liver function;
- shortness of breath;
- Tihikardii;
- Renal insufficiency.
Preparations analogues based on ibuprofen can reduce the level of hemoglobin in the blood, but increase the concentration of glucose that may be contraindicated for some people. These laboratory parameters is important to consider those who donate blood test immediately after taking the drug.
Contraindications
In order not to worsen the state of health after taking painkillers all the contraindications to the use to know.
Nurofen recommend inadmissible in the following cases:
- The presence of individual intolerance of the drug;
- The development of asthma in combination with nasal polyposis;
- Stomach ulcer;
- Liver, heart and renal failure;
- Hemophilia;
- 3 trimester of pregnancy.
Nurofen is contraindicated in children under 6 years old, as well as those individuals who have a weight less than 20 kg.
Positive feedback, a wide range of indications and rapid pain relief effect can not guarantee the safety of the drug.
sources:
Vidal: https://www.vidal.ru/drugs/nurofen
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