Faspic Special Precautions

Special caution is recommended in patients with pre-existing GI disturbances, previous gastric or duodenal ulcer, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease and alcoholism. Due to the possible onset of digestion problems, especially GI bleeding, an accurate monitoring of these patients is required during administration of ibuprofen or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Caution is likewise required in patients with previous episodes of bronchospasm especially following the use of other drugs.
Faspic must be administered with extreme caution in patients with a history of heart failure, hypertension and preexisting edema of any nature and in patients with hepatic or renal impairment.
As a precautionary measure all patients under long-term treatment with ibuprofen must be subjected to a regular monitoring of the renal, hepatic and hematologic function by providing regular blood profile.
Ibuprofen, like other NSAIDs, can prolong the bleeding time and therefore must be used with due caution in patients with blood coagulation disorders.
Since visual or ocular alterations, though rare, were reported during treatment with ibuprofen, it is recommended to discontinue the treatment in case of any onset of visual disturbances and ophthalmologic examination must be performed.
Like any other prostaglandin synthesis and cyclooxygenase inhibitors is not recommended in women with pregnancy plans. Administration of the drug must be suspended in women with fertility problems or are currently undergoing fertility investigations.
Effects on the Ability to Drive or Operate Machinery: Driving and use of machinery must be avoided in patients who, during ibuprofen treatment, experience symptoms eg, dizziness, vertigo, visual alterations or other CNS disturbances.
Use in pregnancy & lactation: The use of Faspic during pregnancy, lactation and children is not recommended.