Ibuprofen
I first discovered this when I was a little fourteen year old having really bad period pains, (as all women can sympathize and all men can groan here) and my ever-loving mum use to say have a hot water bottle and a paracetmol and you’ll be fine!! Well GRRR to that, I don’t do pain ... Read review
Advantages: works on people of all ages... Disadvantages: lots of possible side effects
...ibuprofen? *******
Ibuprofen is a Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drug (NSAID), and works by reducing hormones that cause both pain and inflammation in your body!
****** Who is ibuprofen made for? ******
Well Ibuprofen is an over the counter medication which is used for mild to moderate pain.
Ibuprofen is taken by people who have rheumatic disease, (this does include juvenile arthritis) and musculoskeletal ... ...have also used the liquid Ibuprofen for Ross following his teeth removal and after he had his operation.
****** Should you be taking this? ******
See now what would a drug be if it didn’t start of by telling half the world you cant take it! Well this one isn’t any different!!
So starting at the fact that Ibuprofen is a NSAID;
Avoid if you have sensitivity to Asprin or another NSAID.
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Ibuprofen
I first discovered this when I was a little fourteen year old having really bad period pains, (as all women can sympathize and all men can groan here) and my ever-loving mum use to say have a hot water bottle and a paracetmol and you’ll be fine!! Well GRRR to that, I don’t do pain – never have never will!!!!!! So I decided to drag me mate (as you do at that age) to the chemist and she introduced me to Ibuprofen.
****** What is ibuprofen? *******
Ibuprofen is a Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drug (NSAID), and works by reducing hormones that cause both pain and inflammation in your body!
****** Who is ibuprofen made for? ******
Well Ibuprofen is an over the counter medication which is used for mild to moderate pain. Ibuprofen is taken by people who have rheumatic disease, (this does include juvenile arthritis) and musculoskeletal disorders. It is also used to reduce fever, pain and inflammation and stiffness, gout, headaches, migraines, general muscle aches, menstrual pain, backache and is also effective as a post operative medication.
As I have said already I started taking them for period pain, which includes stomach cramps, general muscle pain and backache! Though I have also used the liquid Ibuprofen for Ross following his teeth removal and after he had his operation.
****** Should you be taking this? ******
See now what would a drug be if it didn’t start of by telling half the world you cant take it! Well this one isn’t any different!! So starting at the fact that Ibuprofen is a NSAID;
Avoid if you have sensitivity to Asprin or another NSAID. If you have asthma – as a degree of worsening of asthma may be related to the taking of NSAID’s. Caution is required if you have renal, cardiac or hepatic impairment (so talk to you doc first) Don’t take if you have peptic ulceration. And if your currently or previously had an gastro intestinal ulceration / bleeding. Caution if you have a blood clotting disorder. If you have fluid retention If you suffer from high blood pressure.
*It is also suggested that you do not take Ibuprofen when pregnant. Research states that a small amount of the drug is passed on though breast milk – but its is said not to be dangerous / harmful for the baby. But it’s suggested that before taking it discuss all this with your GP first.
If people have read my previous reviews they will know that im asthmatic – though this didn’t come until I was much older, and have since been advised that I should not take this.
****** Contra-indicated with other medication ******
This is a problem with over the counter medication; many drugs should be avoided depending on what medication a person is already on. Although annoying at times you sometimes get the barrage of questions of the pharmacist or the pharmacists assistant. Though personally I would like to know myself before taking anything!
So to name a few or the common types of drugs: (if you are taking any of these then you need to talk to your health care provider before taking Ibuprofen). Ace-inhibitors, other analgesia (such as NSAID and Asprin), anti depressants, anti diabetic drugs, anti epileptics, anti fungals, anti platelets, anti psychotics, beta blockers, cardiac glycosides, corticosteriods, diuretics, lithium, muscle relaxants, ulcer healing drugs and vasodilators.
(If you are taking any of these then you need to talk to your health care provider before taking Ibuprofen).
****** Side effects ******
This is what everyone reads (including me) and becomes very paranoid!!
As with all NSAID the side effects vary (though ibuprofen has the fewest side effects from all NSAID)… so here goes…
(At the age of 14 though did I bother reading and looking in to the side effects.. nope.. if I had then I properly would have not taken them!…. hmmm who am I kidding with the promise of pain relief coz I would take them) luckily enough though I did not suffer from any side effects. PHEW!
The “serious” side effects that they say that you need to consult your doctor immediately, if you start vomiting blood, have bloody diarrhea or black tarry stools, ringing in the ears, blurred vision, swelling of the hands, feet, ankles and lower legs. So when you have stopped throwing and got of the toilet, you need to walk with swollen legs to find the phone with blurred vision, not be able to dial the phone as your hands are swollen, put if you do manage it then you will not be able to hear as you’ll have ringing in your ears!! DUDE… you better hope you don’t have all these symptoms at once!!!!!
****** Dose – Route – Frequency ******
These tablets are produced in tablets of 200 / 400 / 600 / and 800 mg. Also I have just found out that chewable tablets in the dose of 50 and 100 mg, there is capsules of 200mg doses! And the oral suspension of 100mg / 2.5ml and 100mg/ 5mls.
The over the counter tablets come in tablet form and the dose of 200mg… which you are able to take one or two every four –to –six hours. Though you should not take more than the recommended 1.2-1.8g daily (in three to four divided doses).
Though in those that have the ibuprofen prescribed than the max daily dose can be up to 3.2g daily!
A child over 7kg the dose is will be 20-30mg/kg in divided doses A child 1-2 yrs 50mg 3-4 times daily A child 3-7 yrs 100mg 3-4 times daily A child 8-12 yrs 200mg 3-4 times daily
*Ibuprofen always should be taken with a glass of milk to reduce gastro side effects.
****** Also if you have bought this over the counter it is suggested that if you take it form more than three days for fever or more than ten days for pain… consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose than take as soon as you remember providing your not over two hours late and never double a dose!!
Store ibuprofen at room temperature away from children.
The cost of ibuprofen varies from where you buy it from… can cost for 16 tablets anything form 1 pound – 3 pound.
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For me personally I did not find ibuprofen to be that effective really, I use to take the recommended dose and as advised by the pharmacist to take them with paracetmol and they did take the edge of the pain though did not remove it completely. Though I do know a number of people who find this a very effective NSAID so just because it didn’t work for me doesn’t mean that it will not be excellent for you.
As everyone has different reactions to medications and different pain thresholds.
Though as I have said in the review.. I also gave this to Ross (6) at the time following a hernia operation I gave him this and calpol, which worked wonders for him… he said that it didn’t hurt as much and well it must have as I needed to resort to bribing him to stay still after. So I think that he it is great for children and adults though major side effect worries to think about!
Advantages: Gets rid of the pain Disadvantages: Not very cheap
...with Co-Op's own brand of IBUPROFEN tablets. He paid £2.25 for 24 tablets. These tablets are 400mg. These are extra strength tablets for the effective relief of pain.
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The 2x12 sachets of tablets come in a rather bland looking box. It box is grey and white with the Co-Op brand name in the top left hand corner. The Ibuprofen name in in black bold letting across the top.
On the back of the box are the indications (what to take ... ...you on the leaflet that Ibuprofen belongs to a group of medicines call Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory drugs (known as NSAIDs) which work by changing the body's response to pain, swelling and high temperature.
They are for the relief of pain and non-serious arthritic conditions, rheumatic or muscular pain, backache, neuralgia, migraine, headache, dental pain, period pains, feverishness and for the relief of colds and influenza.
On the leaflet it ...
Louise90 23.12.2005
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Advantages: Gives effective and fast relief from pain -inexpensive Disadvantages: Buying it from your local Chemists will give you a Pain the pocket!
...relief than a couple of Ibuprofen tablets ?
Well, just suppose, your temples are throbbing and that pain just won’t go away. You head for your medicine cupboard, but the cupboard is bare. You, poor Mrs Hubbard, start to shreek “Oh my God, there’s none left, what am I to do???”
So, it’s off to the Chemist you go. You prefer taking your Ibuprofen in the form of those nifty little ‘Nurofen’ caplets. They go down easiest of all, but at a price. Well ... ...But, what about just regular Ibuprofen tablets instead? A pack of own brand Ibuprofen ‘16s’ 200mg tablet are ‘only £1.99’.
BUT WAIT….HOLD ON….!!! Put that fiver back into your purse/wallet/pocket.
I’m sure that I read somewhere that Tesco and the other Supermarkets had broken the ‘chemist cartel’ and been selling Nurofen and other non-prescriptive medicines at cut price. That being the case, surely the price in the chemists will also be lower, ...
flashpointz 10.07.2002 (01.08.2002)
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Advantages: Pain relief, reduces fever, cheap, may be given to children Disadvantages: Tastes bitter, may cause feelings of drowsiness
...is going to be about ibuprofen - but then you have probably already guessed this from the category its in. I was struggling a little bit for inspiration for my latest review, but thought if I have done one on aspirin, then why not this? As always, I hope this of use (and perhaps even interest) to all you nice people out there in ciaoland. ● So what is ibuprofen then? Unlike aspirin, which is synthesised from an active ingredient found in willow ... ...The active ingredients in ibuprofen are designed to act on the pain centres in the brain rather than directly on the affected area. It inhibits production of the chemicals that cause pain and swelling (called prostaglandins), and can also adjust the body's "thermostat" to reduce temperature in people with fevers. ● How should it be taken? Ibuprofen may cause irritation to the stomach, so it is best taken after eating or drinking milk to line ...
Collingwood21 01.10.2002
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Advantages: Fast acting pain relief Disadvantages: Only cures the symptoms of pain, not the cause
...I find a couple of Ibuprofen tablets and a good long sleep really help.
Neurofen is one of the leading brands, but I don’t often buy it. It costs a lot of money and you are only really paying for a name. I always buy generic Ibuprofen tablets and I find very little difference in the quality. Generic brands are sometimes a little larger, and might be a little more difficult to swallow if you have problems in this area.
The ones I use currently ... ...much of a solution.
Ibuprofen is one of a group of medicines called Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs, known as NSAIDs. They work by changing the body’s chemical response to pain, swelling and high temperature.
So, they work particularly well for muscular pain, headache, dental or period pain, feverishness and symptoms of cold and flu. I find them much more effective than Paracetamol, and I believe they work much more quickly too.
When ...
alliecat 22.07.2002
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Advantages: Easy to take, cheap and it works! Disadvantages: Care must be taken if you suffer from asthma or stomach ulcers.
...Tubigrip support bandage and some Ibuprofen to deaden the pain. I returned home and sat with my foot up on a chair surrounded by a pack of ice cubes. This morning I have a swollen ankle and a very impressive bruise! I also have pains in my shoulders and neck where I jarred the joints by putting my hands out in front of me to break my fall.
I thought I would tell you that little story so that you would know why I wanted the Ibuprofen, and, who knows, ... ...it?
The pack of Ibuprofen that I purchased contained 12 x 200mg caplets, costing 99p. It is much better to buy Ibuprofen, which is the generic name of the drug used in Nurofen and other painkillers, which cost more than twice as much. The 200mg caplets are the usual strength, but they are also available in 400mg for severe pain.
All the supermarkets stock their own name brand of Ibuprofen, as does Boots, Superdrug etc. The drug itself is both a ...
SusanLesley 26.04.2002
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