Ibuprofen (NA)

Ibuprofen (NA) is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used to treat many conditions such as headache, fever, period pain, toothache, colds, and mild arthritis. This route of administration is usually given in cases where oral administration is not suitable.

Ibuprofen (NA) is generally administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should keep receiving the medicine until the doctor says it is okay to stop using the medicine.

The most common side effects of this medicine include low blood platelets, decreased white blood cell count, bronchoconstriction, Increased creatinine level in the blood, and hyponatremia. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.

Before using it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is important to ask the advice of your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may also regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function, and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.

• Pain relief
• Treatment of Fever

Pain relief
Ibuprofen (NA) is a common painkiller used to treat aches and pains. It blocks chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It is effective in relieving pain caused by headache, migraine, nerve pain, toothache, sore throat, period (menstrual) pains, arthritis, and muscle aches. This medicine is very widely used and very rarely causes side effects if taken at the right dosage.

Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time.

Treatment of Fever
Ibuprofen (NA) is also used to reduce a high temperature (fever). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever. It may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Dolofin

• Decreased white blood cell count
• Bronchoconstriction (constriction of air passages)
• Hyponatraemia
• Increased creatinine level in blood
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Abdominal pain
• Constipation
• Flatulence
• Diarrhea
• Dyspepsia
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Rash

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Ibuprofen (NA) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever, pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

• You have been prescribed Ibuprofen (NA) to relieve pain and inflammation.

• Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.

• Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within two hours of taking Ibuprofen (NA).

• Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Ibuprofen (NA) as it can increase your risk of stomach problems.

• Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.

• Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.

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