Ibupain 30s

Ibupain 30s, an analgesic and anti-inflammatory medication:

Ibupain 30s (Ibuprofen) - Complete Drug Profile

📌 Therapeutic Classification:
NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug)

✅ Active Ingredient:

• Ibuprofen 200mg or 400mg (check pack strength) per tablet

🎯 Primary Clinical Indications:

• Mild to moderate pain (headache, dental pain, dysmenorrhea)

• Inflammatory conditions (arthritis, tendinitis)

• Fever reduction

• Post-operative pain management

💊 Dosage Guidelines:

• Adults & Children ≥12 yrs:

  • 1-2 tablets (200mg) every 4-6 hours

  • Max: 6 tablets (1200mg)/24hrs (OTC use)

• Prescription doses may go up to 3200mg/day in divided doses

• Take with food/milk to reduce GI irritation

⚖️ Pharmacokinetics:

• Onset: 30-60 minutes

• Peak: 1-2 hours

• Duration: 4-6 hours

• Half-life: 2-4 hours

⚠️ Critical Contraindications:

• Active peptic ulcer/GI bleeding

• Severe heart/kidney/liver failure

• 3rd trimester pregnancy

• NSAID hypersensitivity (asthma, urticaria)

• Concurrent use with other NSAIDs

🔄 Significant Drug Interactions:

• ↑ Bleeding risk with anticoagulants (warfarin)

• ↑ Nephrotoxicity with ACE inhibitors/diuretics

• ↑ GI toxicity with corticosteroids

• ↓ Efficacy of antihypertensives

📉 Adverse Effects:

• Common: Dyspepsia, nausea

• Serious: GI ulceration, renal impairment

• Rare: Stevens-Johnson syndrome

🔬 Monitoring Parameters:

• Renal function (elderly/long-term use)

• Blood pressure

• GI symptoms

💡 Patient Counseling:

• Take with full glass of water

• Avoid alcohol (↑ GI bleeding risk)

• Don't crush/chew tablets

• Stop use if black stools/vomiting blood

🛒 OTC Alternatives:

• Paracetamol (safer for stomach)

• Naproxen (longer duration)

📦 Pack Details:

• 30 tablets per pack

• Typical shelf-life: 3 years

• Storage: Below 30°C

Note: Not for self-medication beyond 3 days for fever or 10 days for pain without medical advice. Higher 400mg/600mg doses require prescription in many countries.