Drugs

Nurofen

Generic Name: Ibuprofen
Product Name: Nurofen

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Indication of Nurofen:

Ibuprofen is used for pain relief in the following conditions:
  • Headache
  • Minor aches and pains associated with the common cold
  • Dental pain
  • Period pain
  • Arthritis
  • Acute and chronic pain due to inflammation
  • Ibuprofen also reduces fever

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    Action of Nurofen:

    Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). NSAIDs relieve pain and inflammation by inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandins, which have an important involvement in the production of inflammation, pain and fever in the body.

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    Dose Advice of Nurofen:

  • The initial recommended dose of Ibuprofen is 400 mg.

  • 200 to 400 mg may be given every four hours if required.

  • The maximum recommended dose is 1200mg per day.



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