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Composition – Ibuprofen 100 mg + Paracetamol 162.5 mg

Dosage Form – Suspension

Ibuprofen + Paracetamol is a combination of two medicines: Ibuprofen and Paracetamol.

Product Information

It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever, pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

Uses

Ibuprofen+Paracetamol is used for pain relief and fever. It relieves pain in conditions like headache, mild migraine, muscle pain, dental pain, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis or painful menses.

Side Effects

Heartburn, Nausea, Vomiting, Constipation, Itching, Abdominal pain, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Diarrhea

How to Use

5 ml thrice a day or take the recommended dosage as prescribed by doctor.

How it Works

Suspension is a combination of two medicines: Ibuprofen and Paracetamol. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever, pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

Fact Box

Interactions with Drugs

  • Ibuprofen may decrease the excretion rate of Abacavir which could result in a higher serum level.
  • The serum concentration of Ibuprofen can be increased when it is combined with Abametapir.
  • The metabolism of Ibuprofen can be increased when combined with Abatacept.
  • The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Ibuprofen is combined with Abciximab.

Quick Tips

Maintain a log of your child’s temperature. If you do not see any improvement, contact your child’s doctor for advice.
Give plenty of fluids to your child, if diarrhea occurs as a side-effect.
Never give any other medicine formulation containing paracetamol along with this medicine as that may lead to serious side effects.

What if you forgot to take

If you have missed giving any dose of this medicine, then give it as soon as you remember. If it's already time for the next dose then skip the missed dose and follow the regular dosing schedule. Follow the dosing schedule regularly & take this medicine at regular intervals.

FAQs

References

1. Calpol. Fever (High Temperature) in Children. [Updated 23 May 2019]. [Accessed 28 Dec. 2020] (online)
2. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation. Report of expert committee on evaluation of cases of fixed dose combinations (FDCs) except vitamins and mineral preparations categorized under category ‘b’ i.e., FDCs requiring further deliberation with subject experts. [May 2016]. (online)
3. Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. Medicines for Children - information for parents and carers. [Accessed 28 Dec. 2020] (online)

Dosage Form

Suspension