Indications / Uses of ADVIL Ibuprofen 200mg Capsule
Ibuprofen Capsules is a part of a group of medications known as Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). These drugs work by changing how the body reacts to pain, swelling, and high temperature. This medicine is used to relieve:
- Rheumatic and muscle pain, back pain
- Nerve pain (neuralgia)
- Headaches, migraines
- Toothaches, menstrual pain
- Fever (high temperature)
- Symptoms of colds and the flu
What are the side-effects of ADVIL Ibuprofen 200mg Capsule?
While many people use Ibuprofen Capsules safely, like all medications, it can cause side effects. To minimize these risks, especially for elderly individuals, it's advisable to use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration possible.
If you experience any of the following while taking this medication, stop immediately and seek medical help:
- Allergic reactions: Symptoms may include asthma worsening, wheezing, swelling of face or throat, rapid heart rate, low blood pressure, severe skin reactions like hives or blistering.
- Skin problems: Watch for reddish patches with blisters, skin peeling, ulcers in mouth or genitals; serious rashes preceded by fever and flu-like symptoms.
- Stomach and bowel issues: Look out for indigestion, stomach pain, passing blood or black stools, vomiting blood or dark particles.
- Blood disorders: Be aware of unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, fever, extreme paleness, weakness, or exhaustion.
- Heart and circulation effects: Risks may include heart attack, high blood pressure, heart failure, fluid retention, or stroke.
Additional potential side effects: These include diarrhea, flatulence, constipation, vomiting, liver problems (jaundice, pale stools, dark urine), kidney problems (changes in urine, back pain, leg swelling, kidney failure in rare cases), renal tubular acidosis, low potassium levels (muscle weakness, light-headedness), and nervous system problems like headaches and aseptic meningitis (particularly in individuals with autoimmune disorders).
If you notice these symptoms while taking Ibuprofen Capsules, seek medical help right away.
Dosage / Direction for Use of ADVIL Ibuprofen 200mg Capsule
Adults, the elderly, and children over 12 years:
Take one to two 200mg capsules up to 3 times daily as needed. Swallow with a glass of water, preferably with or after food.
Do not take more frequently than every 4 hours. Do not exceed 6 capsules in 24 hours.
This medication is intended for short-term use only. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration necessary to relieve symptoms.
For adults:
Do not use Ibuprofen 200mg Capsules for more than 10 days unless directed by your doctor. Consult a doctor or pharmacist if symptoms do not improve, worsen, or new symptoms develop.
For children and adolescents aged 12 to 18 years:
Consult a doctor if this medicine is needed for more than 3 days or if symptoms worsen.
Do not administer to children under 12 years of age.
Contraindications
Do not take Ibuprofen Capsules if:
- you have had a stomach ulcer, perforation, or bleeding of the stomach in the past.
- you are allergic to ibuprofen, any of its ingredients (listed in section 6), aspirin, or other painkillers. Allergic reactions may include symptoms like shortness of breath, runny nose, skin rash, or itching.
- you have kidney or heart failure, or severe liver failure.
- you are taking more than 75mg of aspirin daily.
- you are in the last 3 months of pregnancy.
Special Precautions
Before taking Ibuprofen Capsules, it's important to talk to your doctor or pharmacist if:
- You are elderly, as you may be more prone to serious side effects, especially stomach issues.
- You have asthma or allergies.
- You have liver or kidney problems.
- You have stomach or bowel conditions like Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis.
- You have Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), which affects your immune system and causes symptoms like joint pain and skin changes.
- You have heart problems such as heart failure, angina (chest pain), a history of heart attack, bypass surgery, peripheral artery disease (poor circulation in the legs or feet), or any type of stroke, including transient ischemic attack (TIA).
- You have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, a family history of heart disease or stroke, or if you smoke.
- You have an infection (see 'Infections' section below).
Discussing these conditions with your healthcare provider ensures safe and appropriate use of Ibuprofen Capsules.
Infections
This medicine might hide signs of infections such as fever and pain. As a result, it could delay getting the right treatment for the infection, which might increase the chances of complications. This has been seen in cases of bacterial pneumonia and bacterial skin infections from chickenpox. If you're taking this medicine and your infection symptoms don't improve or get worse, see a doctor right away.
Children and adolescents
There is a risk of kidney problems in dehydrated adolescents.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Avoid Ibuprofen 200mg Capsules in the final 3 months of pregnancy to prevent harm to the baby and delivery complications. Use in the first 6 months should be limited and only if essential under medical advice, with the smallest effective dose for the shortest duration. Extended use after 20 weeks may cause kidney problems in the baby, possibly resulting in low amniotic fluid or heart vessel narrowing, requiring additional monitoring by your doctor.
Talk to your doctor before taking Ibuprofen Capsules if you are breastfeeding.
Fertility
Ibuprofen Capsules can impact fertility in women, but fertility typically returns to normal after discontinuation. Occasional use is unlikely to affect chances of becoming pregnant, but if fertility issues arise, consult your doctor before using this medication.
Is it safe to take Ibuprofen 200mg Capsule with other drugs?
It's important to inform your doctor or pharmacist about any medications you are currently taking, have recently taken, or plan to take, including those obtained without a prescription.
Do not take Ibuprofen Capsule if you are using certain other medications that:
- Thins the blood or prevent clotting (e.g., aspirin, warfarin, ticlopidine)
- Lower high blood pressure (e.g., ACE-inhibitors like captopril, beta-blockers like atenolol, angiotensin-II receptor antagonists like losartan)
- Include corticosteroids
- Include methotrexate (used for cancer)
- Include cardiac glycosides (for heart failure)
- Include immunosuppressants like cyclosporin and tacrolimus (often used after organ transplants)
- Include mifepristone (used for pregnancy termination; NSAIDs should not be used for 12 days after mifepristone)
- Include lithium (for depression or mental health issues)
- Include zidovudine (for treating viruses)
- Include quinolone antibiotics (for bacterial infections)
Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before combining Ibuprofen 200mg Capsules with any other medications, as interactions could occur.
How should I store Ibuprofen 200mg Capsule?
Store below 25°C. Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
