G-Fen Tablet Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Ibuprofen

Indications/Uses

Relief of pain eg, rheumatic & muscle pain.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 300-600 mg 4-6 hrly. Max: 2,400 mg daily. Childn 20 mg/kg daily in divided doses, <30 kg Max: 500 mg.

Administration

Should be taken with food: Take immediately after meals.

Contraindications

Patients sensitive to aspirin. Lactation.

Special Precautions

Asthma or bronchospasm, bleeding disorders, CV disease, peptic ulceration. Renal failure. Pregnancy. Elderly.

Adverse Reactions

GI disturbances & bleeding, peptic ulceration; headache, dizziness, nervousness, depression, drowsiness, skin rash, pruritus, tinnitus, edema, insomnia, blurred vision; liver & kidney impairment, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia.

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Drug Interactions

NSAID increases plasma conc of lithium, MTX. May reduce effects of diuretics, β-blockers. May prolong bleeding time & increases plasma conc of warfarin & may alter plasma conc of phenytoin, sulfonylureas (monitor).

MIMS Class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

ATC Classification

M01AE01 - ibuprofen ; Belongs to the class of propionic acid derivatives of non-steroidal antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

G-Fen tab 400 mg

Packing/Price

500's

G-Fen Tablet

ibuprofen

Manufacturer:

General Drugs House

Distributor:

General Drugs House