"Ibuklin" is a popular remedy for pain and for lowering the temperature. The tablets are recognized for their efficacy and affordability. We learn how to take the drug correctly, what are the age restrictions, indications, and when you need to refuse these pills.
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Composition, release form and packaging
There are two types of pills:
- “Ibuklin” - tablets with the composition of ibuprofen 400 mg and paracetamol 325 mg of 10 pieces per package (white cardboard box with a red inscription “Ibuklin”, inside a plate with ten oblong-shaped tablets);
- “Ibuklin Junior” - tablets with the composition of ibuprofen 100 mg and paracetamol 125 mg, 20 units per pack (blue cardboard box with the inscription “Ibuklin Junior”, inside two plates, each 10 round pills).
In addition to the main substances, there are auxiliary substances in Ibuklin:
- glycerol;
- corn starch;
- microcrystalline cellulose;
- talc;
- magnesium stearate;
- silica;
- sorbic acid.
"Ibuklin" does not harm the stomach, since each tablet has a protective film coating.
What Ibuklin tablets help from
This is really a good tool that should be in the medicine cabinet of every person.
"Ibuklin" helps to cope with many ailments:
- Temperature rise. It can occur with overheating, bacterial and infectious diseases, after hypothermia. Inflammatory processes are also expressed by fever."Ibuklin" has the ability to quickly, but gently reduce performance to normal, it is recommended by doctors in all prescribed cases. Antipyretic begins to act half an hour after taking it orally. It is recommended to consume no more than three pills per day in order to lower the temperature.
- Paracetamol as part of Ibuklin is an anesthetic. Pills help with headaches. But migraine is not on the list of indications. The medicine is able to cope only with pain caused by impaired blood circulation in the vessels, tension. In this case, Ibuklin acts as an NSAID.
- Many are interested in whether the composition will cope with toothache. It is quite possible, but you need to follow the recommendations of specialists. "Ibuklin" is allowed to drink before the procedures in the dental office, and after them. Pills help quickly, and the frequency of their intake should not exceed 1 pc. in 8 hours. The maximum rate is five days.
- With colds, ARVI and flu. The drug will not only help normalize thermoregulation, relieve headache, but also eliminate one of the most unpleasant symptoms of the disease - aches in the bones and muscles. And also tablets help neutralize inflammation in the body during viral and bacterial diseases.
- Tablets are also applicable for injuries. They will quickly help ease or completely relieve pain during fractures, dislocations, simple bruises and sprains.
- The medicine is endowed with the ability to block pain, so it has found application in the treatment of arthritis and arthrosis.
- “Ibuklin” is especially popular among women. This tool quickly and effectively eliminates the unpleasant symptoms of menstruation. These include: cutting pain in the lower abdomen and lower back, fever, sweating. "Ibuklin" will quickly remove the unpleasant sensations, and the woman will be able to lead a familiar lifestyle.
It should be understood that the described drug relieves only the symptoms, but does not eliminate the cause of poor health. It is necessary to go through an examination with a specialist, get the appropriate instructions and appointments.
Instructions for use and dosage
You need to drink pills on an empty stomach or 2 hours after eating with a small amount of water. Thanks to the liquid, the substances are absorbed faster, and improvement will come sooner.
As an antipyretic, you can use the medicine for three days. If Ibuklin is used as an anesthetic, then no more than five days.
In the case when after a specified time there is a fever, pain that does not pass without painkillers, it is necessary to undergo an examination. It is possible that additional treatment is required. Even with normal toothache, the possibility of prolonging Ibuklin therapy is discussed with a specialist.
Adult tablets: ibuprofen 400 mg / paracetamol 325 mg
The rules for taking the medicine are as follows:
- adults no more than three pills a day at intervals of eight hours;
- children from 12 years old (while the weight should not be less than 40 kg) no more than two pills per day at intervals of 8-12 hours.
If the child is 12 years old, but his weight has not reached the indicated value, then it is better to use Ibuklin Junior.
Ibuklin Junior: ibuprofen 100 mg / paracetamol 125 mg
The medicine is allowed from the age of three.
Instructions for use indicate such reception features:
- For children from three to six years, the daily dose is 3 pills. The weight of the child should be between 13-20 kg.
- From the age of six to 12, you need up to 6 pills per day. Weight should not be less than 20 kg. If the body weight is more than 40 kg, you can switch to the Ibuklin tablets intended for adults.
It is worth noting that the dosage is applicable only to children with healthy kidneys, if there are pathologies, you first need to talk with your doctor. For diseases associated with the functioning of these organs, the intervals between the consumption of tablets should be at least eight hours. And also there are other nuances, the treatment regimen is selected individually.
During pregnancy and lactation
Women during lactation and during the period of bearing the baby are contraindicated in most drugs. As for Ibuklin, the studies did not give any results on the identification of mutagenic, embryotoxic and teratogenic effects. But this does not mean the possibility of taking the drug.
From the very first day of pregnancy until the end of the second trimester, before you start taking pills, you need to get a doctor’s permission. The specialist will assess the risks and decide whether Ibuklin is needed, or whether it can be replaced with another drug.
Throughout the third trimester of pregnancy, Ibuklin should not be drunk.
When using the product during the period of feeding, there is a risk of the intake of substances harmful to the child through milk. If the reception of "Ibuklin" is justified, you will need to transfer the baby to the mixture.
Drug interaction
Not with all drugs Ibuklin can be taken, and this is worth paying attention to:
- Acetylsalicylic acid reduces the anti-aggregation effect against ibuprofen.
- The risk of ulceration of the gastrointestinal tract increases if ethanol-containing preparations, glucocorticosteroids and corticotropin are consumed together with Ibuklin.
- The effect of hypoglycemic drugs is enhanced by the action of the active components of the drug.
- The action of diuretics becomes less pronounced, the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs decreases if they are combined with Ibuklin.
- Colestyramine, as well as antacids, prevent Ibuklin from normal adsorption.
- It is not necessary to conduct a parallel intake of "Ibuklin" with other drugs, which include paracetamol and other anti-inflammatory components of the non-steroid type.
- As for alcoholic beverages, they should be abstained during the period of treatment with Ibuklin, as this will harm the liver.
- If you drink coffee before or after taking the medication, then the analgesic effect will be stronger.
It is precisely due to the fact that many substances in combination with Ibuklin cause undesirable reactions for the body, it is impossible to self-medicate. Only a qualified doctor can choose the right drugs.
Contraindications, side effects and overdose
The first rule for everyone who takes Ibuklin is the refusal for the duration of treatment to manage transport, engage in dangerous sports and work that require a quick reaction and special concentration from a person. NSAIDs affect response and attention, weakening them.
You can not drink "Ibuklin" if the patient has:
- an allergic reaction to the components of the composition;
- exacerbation of gastrointestinal diseases;
- kidney and liver disease;
- pregnancy in the third trimester;
- pathological changes in the blood;
- diseases of the central nervous system;
- the period after operations on the heart and blood vessels;
- age up to 12 years and weight less than 40 kg (in this case Ibuklin Junior is needed).
Only under the supervision of doctors, with extreme caution, is it possible to be treated with Ibuklin in the following conditions:
- heart and vascular diseases;
- alcoholism;
- hepatitis and cirrhosis;
- severe somatic diseases;
- in old age;
- with a long course of treatment with NSAIDs.
Strict adherence to the dosage and the absence of contraindications cannot guarantee that no side effects will occur.
Any patient may encounter the following symptoms when taking Ibuklin:
- increased blood pressure, tachycardia and arrhythmia, less often - heart failure;
- shortness of breath
- bronchospasm;
- allergies (can be expressed by urticaria, swelling, itching, rash, rhinitis, anaphylactic shock);
- puffiness;
- cystitis and other problems of the urinary system;
- bleeding (uterine, gastrointestinal, hemorrhoidal);
- anemia
- unpleasant symptoms in the gastrointestinal tract (heartburn, nausea and vomiting, impaired stool, dry mouth);
- disorders in the central nervous system (irritability, hallucinations, impaired vision and hearing, ringing in the ears, drowsiness or overexcitation, confusion). In very rare cases, aseptic meningitis is possible.
All prescribed ailments acquired as a result of taking Ibuklin are reversible and are extremely rare.
Overdose is expressed by the following symptoms:
- from the gastrointestinal tract: diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, pain in the stomach;
- on the part of the central nervous system: lethargy, hallucinations, drowsiness, confusion of consciousness and speech, depression, cramps, numbness of the limbs;
- from the cardiovascular system: arrhythmia, heart palpitations, lowering blood pressure;
- pallor of the skin and mucous membranes;
- bleeding is possible even two days after an overdose.
First aid - gastric lavage, heavy drinking with a high alkali content, oral intake of activated carbon. Then you need to call a doctor. If overdose symptoms are ignored, then hepatonecrosis may develop.
Analogues of the drug "Ibuklin"
If you need a medicine that only lowers the temperature and relieves inflammation, but does not anesthetize, Ibuprofen can be purchased.
But when you need a complete analogue of "Ibuklin", where both active substances are present, choose a tool from this list:
- Nurofen
- "Next";
- Next Uno Express;
- "Brustan."
In some cases, when “Ibuklin” is not in the nearest pharmacy, you can use a similar drug from the list below. But it’s better not to self-medicate. Each drug can not only help, but also harm.