Preparation "Brufen": instructions for use, composition, reviews

Anesthetics and antipyretic compositions are the leader in sales among all medicines. Such medicines for certain are in each family medicine chest. The most popular among all the active ingredients are paracetamol and ibuprofen. It is the latter that will be discussed later.

In the article, you will be presented with the drug "Brufen". Instructions for use and reviews about it you can find out more. It should be said about the composition of the drug and the forms of its release.

What is Brufen?

Instruction for use informs that this medicine is anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic. The drug is available in the form of tablets, suspensions and powder.

The substance of the medicine is ibuprofen. It is this that has the above-described effect on man. In addition, there are additional components. They are determined by the form of release of the medicine. It is worth noting that the manufacturer produces a drug at a dose of 200, 400 and 600 mg. Great demand is enjoyed by Brufen 400. Instructions for use are enclosed with each package of medicinal product.

Indications for use of medicament

About the agent "Brufen" instructions for use informs that it is prescribed as a symptomatic drug. So, the medicine is able to cope with the pain of any localization and red fever. Not under the strength of the composition to reduce the temperature only when the process is accompanied by a spasm of blood vessels. Indication for use, which refers to the drug "Brufen" instruction for use, are the following situations:

• Dental and headache, including migraines at the initial stage of development;
• Articular diseases (arthritis, arthrosis);
• Periodic pain in women;
• With damage to soft tissues, mucous membranes and bones;
• Febrile state, regardless of the cause of the onset.

The medicine is not used as a prophylaxis. Medication can be combined with other drugs, but before choosing a regimen of treatment it is worth consulting with a doctor.

Contraindications to treatment

When should I stop using the Brufen compound? Instructions for use indicate that the drug in tablets is not prescribed for children under 12 years. Also, the drug is not prescribed for infants weighing less than 7 kilograms (usually up to three months).

The composition is not recommended for use during pregnancy and lactation. Only in some cases the doctor can make an exception and appoint a future dosage or a newly mum to an individual dosage.

The drug is not used in certain diseases of the stomach and intestines, it is not used during exacerbation of renal and hepatic pathologies. If there is an increased sensitivity to the components of the described drug, then it is also forbidden to apply.

Method of use in adults and small patients

About the drug "Brufen" (tablets), the instruction for use informs the following. It is accepted without preliminary grinding. It needs to be washed down with plenty of water. The composition is recommended to use after meals, every 4-8 hours. A single dose of the drug for adults ranges from 200 to 800 milligrams. Portion depends on the severity of the symptoms and the nature of the pathology.

For children it is recommended to use a liquid form of medicine or "Brufen" (powder). Instruction for use informs that the medication is prescribed in a daily dose of 20 milligrams per kilogram of the child's body weight. Thus the received portion should be divided into several receptions. So, if a child weighs 15 kilograms, then he is supposed to have 300 milligrams of drug per day.

On the composition of "Brufen 600" instructions for use informs that it is used in special cases. The dose of this medication is chosen so that the patient can drink just one capsule to get the effect of the treatment. It is worth noting that many consumers are helped and much smaller portion of the composition.

Reactions to treatment: side effects

The abstract informs the consumer that this medication can have adverse reactions. Most of them manifest hives, rash or itching. These unpleasant symptoms are eliminated with the help of antihistamines. Rarely develops bronchospasm.

Some patients (usually with improper use of the drug) can feel abdominal pain, indigestion, headache and weakness. If these symptoms occur, you should urgently cancel the drug and consult a doctor.

If you have chronic pathologies of the kidneys, liver, eyes and hematopoiesis, they can become aggravated during the course of the described drug. This is why you should always consult a doctor before you start.

Customer feedback on use

About the drug "Brufen" (syrup), the instruction for use reports that it is quite easy to drink. Consumers confirm that the remedy has a pleasant sweetish taste. This is what makes it possible to carry out treatment in children without much difficulty.

The medication acts quickly. Only 15 minutes after its administration, a decrease in pain is noted. An hour later the patient can feel much better and completely get rid of the fever. Consumers say that the composition lasts an average of 6-8 hours. This allows you to take the medicine before bed and do not worry for the night.

Many future mothers report that they have been taking medicine during pregnancy. Despite the fact that doctors strongly do not recommend doing this, nothing happened with future babies. The composition should not be taken in the third trimester of pregnancy. This prohibition is explained by the probability of bleeding. In the first third of the term, the drug may have a negative effect on the formation of the fetus. However, there is no exact data on this matter.

Summarize the information provided

You learned about the medicine "Brufen". Its analogues and substitutes are the compounds "Ibuprofen" and "Nurofen". They are more common in Russia. The medicine described is produced on the territory of Ukraine. That is why domestic doctors have heard little of him. Nevertheless, this does not make the drug less effective. The medicine has long been proven effective and safe. It is drugs on the basis of ibuprofen assigned to small children to prevent complications of vaccinations.

Before using the medication, read the instructions carefully. This will allow you to avoid the negative consequences of taking. Good health to you!