IPROFEN

Iprofen Information

Iprofen is a medicinal product based on the main ingredient Ibuprofen, a NSAID class drug – a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with strong positive effects in the relief of pain and inflammation associated with several medical conditions. Iprofen, as most other NSAID class medication, acts by blocking cyclooxygenase, an enzyme used by the organism in the production of prostaglandins – the chemical substances associated with pain, inflammation and fever. This results in a reduction of the prostaglandins levels and thus a relief of the symptoms.

Iprofen Indications

Iprofen is commonly employed for the relief of mild to severe fever, pain and inflammation associated with a large number of medical conditions. Your health care professional may provide you with further information regarding the possible uses of Iprofen; if you have been prescribed a treatment course with this medicine and are unsure why, it is best that you consult with your prescriber in order to obtain additional details on the reasons that led to this decision.

Iprofen Warnings

It is strongly recommended that Iprofen is not used for the treatment of patients that have a known hypersensitivity to Ibuprofen or other NSAIDs or in patients with severe kidney disease. Also, special precautions should be taken if the patient is suffering from heart, kidney or liver disease, from diabetes, blood disorders, stomach problems, hypertension, fluid retention or edema, bleeding or blood clot disorders, nasal polyps, asthma, dehydration or a number of other medical affections. It is best that the prescriber is fully aware of the patient’s medical history before deciding upon the best treatment course.

Patients following a therapy course with Iprofen may experience drowsiness or dizziness, and should avoid operating machinery, driving or performing other activities that require concentration. In some cases, stomach bleeding may occur – this is more likely in the case of patients that regularly consume alcohol or tobacco. This drug may cause increased photosensitivity of the skin.

Iprofen might not be appropriate for use during pregnancy or breast feeding and should only be administered in such cases if the benefits of the therapy clearly outweigh the risks. This drug should be employed with caution in the treatment of elderly patients, as they are more susceptible to developing side effects.

Iprofen Intake Guidelines

Unless otherwise instructed by your personal health care provider, it is best that you take Iprofen with a full glass of water or with food in order to reduce stomach upset. Also, you should not lie down within half an hour of an intake. If you experience gastric discomfort, you may take the medicine with an antacid. However, if the symptoms persist it is best to consult your personal physician.

If the directions provided by your prescriber are different than the above, you should take your Iprofen doses exactly as your personal health care professional has told you to.

Iprofen Dosage

The exact Iprofen dosage may vary from one case to another, based on several factors that are specific to the situation – such as the medical condition that is being treated or the patient’s medical history. Your prescriber will provide you with the exact dosage.

The average dosage employed for the treatment of mild aches, menstrual cramps and other minor affections is of 200 – 400 mg every 4 – 6 hours, while the common Iprofen dosage employed in the treatment of arthritis may range from 300 to 800 mg taken up to 4 times per day. Generally, the maximum medication dosage is of 1.2 g per day; however, if the patient is kept under medical observation and the symptoms are severe, the maximum daily dose may be increased up to 3.2 g per day. Normally, the Iprofen treatment should not last for longer than 10 days at a time.

Iprofen Overdose

Among the common symptoms of an overdose with Iprofen, arrhythmia or tachycardia, breathing problems, severe gastric pain, vomiting of material with a coffee ground aspect, extreme drowsiness, loss of consciousness and seizures have been reported. In most cases, immediate medical attention is required if an overdose with this medicine is suspected. It is strongly suggested to not exceed the prescribed dosage, and if you have any reasons to believe that you have taken more of this medicine you should immediately contact the regional or local poisons center or go to the nearest medical facility.

Iprofen Missed Dose

In the case you have accidentally missed one of your Iprofen intakes, you should take the dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for another scheduled intake you should completely skip the missed dose and continue with your regular medication schedule. Never take a double dose in order to make up for the missed one.

Iprofen Side Effects

In rare cases, severe side effects may occur during a therapy course with Iprofen. Immediate medical attention is required if you experience such symptoms as severe gastric or intestinal bleeding, persistent pain in the abdomen, vomiting coffee-ground like material, black stools, jaundice, dark urine or extreme tiredness. Severe allergic reactions are also possible, and you should immediately stop taking this drug and contact a health care professional if you begin experiencing any of the characteristic signs and symptoms.

This is not a complete list of the possible side effects. For further information on the possible adverse reactions it is best to consult a pharmacist or a doctor.

Iprofen Drug Reactions

Iprofen may interact with several drugs and medicines. You should inform your prescriber of any other medication you are currently taking, especially oral bisphosphonates, arthritis medication, blood thinning drugs, corticosteroids, hypertension medication, diuretics, Lithium or Cyclosporin. Other drugs not listed here may cause unwanted reactions with Iprofen as well.