Ibufen 400 mg, 20 Film-coated Tablets

Ibufen 400 is a medicine with ibuprofen in its formula which is used for the relief of symptoms of mild to moderate pain , such as headache, menstrual pain, joint pain, muscle pain, among others. It is also used to treat fever.

It comes in a pack of 20 tablets.

Ibufen 400 mg is indicated for use in adults and adolescents over 12 years of age seeking to combat pain or fever.

In adults and adolescents over 12 years of age, take 1 or half a tablet every 4-8 hours respectively, not to exceed 1200 mg ibuprofen/24 hours.

For children aged 8 to 12 years, take 200 mg (half a tablet) every 6-8 hours, not to exceed 800 mg/day.

It should be taken on a full stomach with food.

In patients with impaired renal, cardiac or hepatic function, a doctor should be consulted for possible dose adjustment.

Do not use Ibufen 400:

• In children under 12 years of age.
• In case of recurrent gastrointestinal ulcer, history of gastrointestinal bleeding, severe heart failure, liver and kidney failure.
• In case of allergy to ibuprofen or other excipients contained in this medicine, as well as in patients with asthma, rhinitis, angioedema or nasal polyps.
• If you are in the third trimester of pregnancy.
• Special care should be taken in patients with hypertension, as it may increase blood pressure.
• Special care should be taken if you are taking any of the following medicines, and consult a doctor before administration: baclofen, chloramphenicols, loop diuretics, antihypertensives, hydantoin, tacrolimus, furosemide, methotrexate, pentoxifylline, hypoglycaemic agents, among others.
• Herbal extracts such as Ginkgo biloba may also interfere, as they may increase the risk of bleeding from NSAIDs.
• Avoid alternate use with salicylates such as salicylic acids and their derivatives, due to the risk of haemorrhage.

As with all medicines, Ibufen 400 mg may cause side effects, although not all people will experience them. In this case, the following have been observed:

• Infrequent: may result in thrombocytopenia, leukopenia and haemolytic anaemia, asthma, allergic reactions such as bronchospasm, rhinitis, asthma, oedema, dyspnoea, heart failure, visual disturbances, hypertension, among others.
• Frequent: it may cause headaches, skin rash and itching, as well as gastrointestinal discomfort, dyspepsia and vomiting.

Each Ibufen tablet contains 400 mg ibuprofen as the active substance and 4.08 mg lactose. The other excipients are: microcrystalline cellulose (E-460), stearic acid, croscarmellose sodium (E-468), anhydrous colloidal silica and talc (E-553b).

Ibufen is ibuprofen for the relief of pain or fever. So, if you have any kind of muscle pain, pain due to contracture, sprained ankle or an inflammatory or dental process, take one or half a tablet of Ibufen every 4-8 hours, without exceeding the maximum daily amount indicated for each case. It can also be used in febrile states at the same dose. If symptoms last longer than 5 days, worsen, or if you experience any unknown symptoms or adverse reactions, stop treatment and consult a doctor.

Please note that ibuprofen is photosensitive, which means that it may cause adverse skin reactions. Such reactions can be phototoxicity (the most common) or even photoallergy. It is therefore recommended to use broad-spectrum sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) and to avoid direct sun exposure while taking ibuprofen.

Please read the Ibufen package leaflet inside the medicine carefully. If you have any questions, you can consult our team of expert pharmacists.

The price of non-prescription medicines is set by law. In our online pharmacy you can buy Ibufen 400 at a 10% discount, which is the maximum allowed by law.