Astrofen Special Precautions

Allergy Alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin.
Symptoms may include: Hives (elevated), whitish or reddish patches on the skin with severe itching or pricking sensations; shock (anaphylactic) (a hypersensitivity reaction resulting in generalized skin lesions and itchiness followed by low blood pressure and often accompanied by difficulty of breathing); facial swelling; skin reddening; asthma (wheezing); skin rash; skin blisters.
If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Stomach Bleeding Warning: These products contain an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding.
The chance is higher if the child; has had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems; takes a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid medicine; take other medicines containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, naproxen, or others); takes more or for a longer time than directed.
If stomach upset occurs, take this medicine with food or milk.
Severe or persistent sore throat or sore throat accompanied by high fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting may be serious. Consult a doctor promptly.
When using the product, the risk of heart attack or stroke may increase if the patient uses more than directed or for longer than directed.
Do not use after the expiry date on the label.
Ask a doctor before use if the child is: Having problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers; taking any other medicine; under a doctor's care for any serious condition.
Ask a doctor before use if: Stomach bleeding warning applies to the child; child has a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn; child has not been drinking fluids; child has lost a lot of fluid due to vomiting or diarrhea; child has high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease; child is taking a medicine to help reduce the amount of water in the body (diuretic).
Stop use and ask a doctor if: Child experiences any of the following signs of stomach bleeding: Feels faint; vomits blood; has bloody or black stools; has stomach pain that does not get better.
Redness or swelling is present in the painful area.
Fever or pain gets worse or lasts more than 3 days; the child does not get any relief within the first day (24 hours) of treatment; any new symptoms appear.