Stadapharm Ibuprofen Rapid 400 mg, 20 Capsules

It is a medicine in soft capsule form that is used to treat painful conditions such as menstruation, strokes, back pain, headaches, dental problems, etc. It also has an antipyretic effect and can therefore be used to reduce fever. It also has an antipyretic effect, so it can be used to reduce fever.

It comes in a pack of 20 capsules.

Suitable for use in adults and adolescents over 12 years of age.

Take 1 capsule of Ibuprofen Rapid Stadapharm every 6-8 hours, depending on the intensity of the symptoms, without exceeding the maximum amount of 1200 mg ibuprofen/24 hours.

It should be taken on a full stomach, although this may delay the absorption of the medicine.

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

Do not use Stadapharm Ibuprofen Rapid:

• In children under 12 years of age.
• 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.
• In case of recurrent gastrointestinal ulcer, history of gastrointestinal bleeding, severe heart failure, liver and kidney failure.
• If you are in the third trimester of pregnancy, as it may cause cardio-pulmonary and renal toxicity in the foetus. In the case of the mother, it may also cause bleeding during childbirth to be more abundant and long-lasting, as well as prolonging childbirth by inhibiting uterine contractions.

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, furosemide, methotrexate, pentoxifylline, hypoglycaemic agents, among others.

Taking zidovudine together may increase the haematological risk of zidovudine.

Herbal extracts such as Ginkgo biloba may also interfere, as they may increase the risk of bleeding from NSAIDs.

Taking tacrolimus together may increase the risk of renal toxicity.

Phenytoin, digoxin and lithium may have increased plasma levels and increased toxicity when taken with ibuprofen.

Avoid alternate use with salicylates such as salicylic acid and its derivatives due to haemorrhagic risk.

Taking together with ion exchange resins (cholestyramine) may cause a decrease in the absorption of the drug.

Ibuprofen Rapid 400 mg from Stadapharm may cause side effects, as is the case with all medicines on the market. In this case, the following have been observed:

• Uncommon: may lead to thrombocytopenia, leukopenia and haemolytic anaemia, asthma, allergic reactions such as bronchospasm, rhinitis, asthma, oedema, dyspnoea, heart failure, visual disturbances, hypertension, among others.
• More frequently: may cause headaches, skin rash and itching, as well as gastrointestinal discomfort, dyspepsia and vomiting.

Each soft capsule of Ibuprofen Rapid Stadapharm contains 400 mg ibuprofen as the active substance. Other excipients:

Core: macrogol, potassium hydroxide, allura red (E-129) and purified water.

Capsule: gelatin, non-crystallisable liquid sorbitol (E-420) and purified water.

If after 5 days of treatment, the pain does not improve, discontinue treatment and seek medical advice for clinical assessment and appropriate adjustment of treatment. The same procedure should be followed if feverish symptoms last longer than 3 days.

Read the package leaflet included with this 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. However, at Farmaciasdirect you can buy Ibuprofen Rapid from Stadapharm at a 10% discount, which is the legal maximum allowed.