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Nurofen Forte is used for the symptomatic treatment of mild to moderate pain. The drug is used to eliminate headache, migraine attacks, back pain, toothache, neuralgia, muscle pain, rheumatic pain, pain associated with mild forms of arthritis.
Description
Nurofen Forte composition and form of release
Made in tablets. Each tablet contains 400 mg of ibuprofen.
Pharmacological properties
Nurofen Forte belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs derived from propionic acid. The substance demonstrates pronounced antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. Inhibits the production of prostaglandins, which are mediators of pain and inflammation, which contributes to the rapid elimination of pain, fever and inflammation.
Indications
Nurofen Forte is used for the symptomatic treatment of mild to moderate pain. The drug is used to eliminate headache, migraine attacks, back pain, toothache, neuralgia, muscle pain, rheumatic pain, pain associated with mild forms of arthritis.
Contraindications
Individual hypersensitivity to ibuprofen or acetylsalicylic acid, as well as to other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, manifested by allergic rhinitis, urticaria, bronchial asthma and angioedema are absolute contraindications for the appointment of Nurofen Forte.
It is also strictly forbidden to prescribe it to patients who have ulcerative lesions of the intestine or stomach in the acute phase, a tendency to bleeding from the upper digestive system, and acute renal, hepatic or heart failure has been established.
Application during pregnancy and lactation
It is not recommended to use drugs containing ibuprofen in the therapy of pregnant women, as their intake can have a negative effect on the development of the embryo and fetus.
Taking the drug is not compatible with breastfeeding.
Method of administration and dosage
Nurofen Forte is a drug intended only for use in short courses at the lowest effective dose.
Adult patients and children who have turned 12 years old take the drug 1 tablet every 4 hours. To reduce the negative effect of ibuprofen on the gastric mucosa, tablets should be taken with or after meals.
It is not recommended to take more than three tablets per day, since taking the drug in an increased dosage does not enhance its therapeutic effect.
When the drug is prescribed to elderly patients, as well as to patients who suffer from minor violations in the liver or kidneys, the dosage is not adjusted.
Overdose
Taking high doses of the drug can cause nausea, vomiting, pain in the stomach and stool disorders in patients. Sometimes an overdose can be accompanied by the appearance of tinnitus, dizziness, headache and bleeding from the upper gastrointestinal tract. In severe forms of intoxication, damage to the central nervous system is possible, manifested by increased drowsiness, agitation, disorientation, coma, convulsions, metabolic acidosis.
To stabilize the patient’s condition, gastric lavage is performed, the intake of sorbent agents and symptomatic treatment are prescribed. In case of severe overdose, the patient is prescribed forced diuresis, monitoring of the heart and the bronchopulmonary system.
Side effects
Allergic reactions, bleeding from the upper gastrointestinal tract, ulcerative or erosive lesions of the digestive system, blurred vision, drowsiness, inflammation of the optic nerve, dyspeptic disorders, bronchospasm, headache, angioedema.
Storage conditions and periods
It is recommended to keep Nurofen Forte in places that are protected from light and small children. Storage duration is 3 years.
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