Ibuprofen BP With Flavoured syrup base Suspension BP 100mg/ 5ml
- Ibuprofen BP With Flavoured syrup base Suspension BP 100 mg/5 ml
Therapeutic Class: Pain Management
Dosage Forms: Liquids
Brand Name: Ibuprofen Oral Suspension™
How it works?
Uses of Ibuprofen BP With Flavoured syrup base Suspension BP 100mg/ 5ml
Children 3 months to 12 years (> 5 kg):
the reduction of fever, including post immunisation pyrexia
the relief of the symptoms of colds and influenza
the relief of mild to moderate pain, such as a sore throat, teething pain, toothache, earache, headache, minor aches and sprains.
Precautions of Ibuprofen BP With Flavoured syrup base Suspension BP 100mg/ 5ml
Precautions for Ibuprofen Use
- Infection Masking: May hide signs of infection; monitor symptoms carefully.
- Elderly Patients: Higher risk of serious side effects like GI bleeding or perforation, which can be fatal.
- Asthma & Allergies: May trigger bronchospasm in individuals with asthma or allergic conditions.
- Avoid NSAID Combinations: Do not use with other NSAIDs, including COX-2 inhibitors, to reduce the risk of adverse effects.
- Autoimmune Disorders: Patients with SLE or mixed connective tissue disorders may have a higher risk of aseptic meningitis.
- Kidney Risk: Use with caution in those with renal impairment, heart failure, or on diuretics/ACE inhibitors. Monitor kidney function, especially in elderly or dehydrated children.
- Liver Function: Use cautiously in patients with hepatic dysfunction.
- Cardiovascular Conditions: Discuss with a doctor if you have hypertension or heart failure, as ibuprofen may cause fluid retention, high blood pressure, or edema.
- Fertility Concerns: May temporarily impair female fertility by affecting ovulation, reversible upon stopping treatment.
- GI Complications: Risk of ulcers, bleeding, or perforation can occur at any time, with or without warning signs.
- Severe Skin Reactions (Rare): Includes Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and exfoliative dermatitis—discontinue use if rash or skin changes appear.
Dosages administration of Ibuprofen BP With Flavoured syrup base Suspension BP 100mg/ 5ml
For pain, fever, and symptoms of cold and influenza: The daily dosage of ibuprofen oral suspension is 20-30 mg/kg body weight in divided doses. Using the oral dosing syringe provided, this can be achieved as follows:
Infants 3–6 months weighing more than 5 kg: One 2.5 ml dose may be taken 3 times in 24 hours.
Infants 6 – 12 months (7 – 10 kg): One 2.5 ml dose may be taken 3 to 4 times in 24 hours.
Children 1 – 3 years (10 – 15 kg): One 5 ml dose may be taken 3 times in 24 hours.
Children 4 – 6 years (15 – 20 kg): 7.5 ml may be taken 3 times in 24 hours.
Children 7 – 9 years (20 – 30 kg): 10 ml may be taken 3 times in 24 hours.
Children 10 – 12 years (30 – 40 kg): 15 ml may be taken 3 times in 24 hours.
Doses should be given approximately every 6 to 8 hours (or with a minimum of 6 hours between each dose if required).
Infants under 3 months of age or weighing less than 5 kg should not take ibuprofen due to lack of data on safety and efficacy.
Side effects of Ibuprofen BP With Flavoured syrup base Suspension BP 100mg/ 5ml
The most commonly observed adverse events are gastrointestinal in nature. Peptic ulcers, perforation, or GI bleeding, sometimes fatal, particularly in the elderly, may occur. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, flatulence, constipation, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, melena, hematemesis, ulcerative stomatitis, and exacerbation of colitis and Crohn’s disease have been reported following administration. Less frequently, gastritis has been observed.
Storage instruction of Ibuprofen BP With Flavoured syrup base Suspension BP 100mg/ 5ml
Store below 30°C temperature. Protect from light.
Keep the medicine out of reach of children.
Packing details of Ibuprofen BP With Flavoured syrup base Suspension BP 100mg/ 5ml
100 ml in a PET bottle with a cap and measuring cup. Such 01 bottle in a carton with a pack insert.
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Ibuprofen BP Suspension 100 mg/5 ml is supplied in 60 ml or 100 ml HDPE bottles with tamper‑proof caps, packed in unit cartons with inserts. Each 5 ml delivers 100 mg of Ibuprofen in a palatable flavoured syrup base.
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