Spedifen 400mg Tablet 12'S

Product Description:

• This medicine contains a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug: ibuprofen.


• It is indicated for adults and children weighing more than 30 kg (approximately 11-12 years), for the short-term treatment of fever and/or pain such as headaches, flu, toothache, aches and pains, painful periods.

How To Use:

• Oral use.


• Swallow the tablet, without chewing, with a large glass of water.


• The tablets should preferably be taken with a meal.

Painful and/or febrile conditions:

• Suitable for adults and children weighing over 30 kg (11-12 years).


• The usual dosage is one 400 mg tablet per dose, repeated if necessary, without exceeding three 400 mg tablets per day (1200 mg per day).


• The 400 mg tablet is reserved for pain or fever that is more intense or not relieved by a 200 mg ibuprofen tablet.


• Regular doses help to avoid fever or pain peaks. They should be taken at least 6 hours apart.


• As the elderly are at increased risk of adverse effects, use the lowest possible dose for the shortest time necessary to relieve symptoms.


• Do not exceed recommended doses or duration of treatment (3 days for fever, 5 days for pain).


• The maximum dosage is 3 tablets per day (1200 mg).

In case of migraine attack:

• Reserved for adults


• 1 tablet at 400 mg as soon as possible after the onset of the attack.


• If a patient is not relieved after the first dose, a second dose should not be taken during the same attack. However, the attack may be treated with another non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug or aspirin.


• If the pain recurs, a second dose may be taken provided that an interval of 8 hours is observed between the 2 doses.


• If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Duration of treatment:

The duration of use is limited to:

• 3 days in case of fever.


• 3 days in case of migraine.


• 5 days in case of pain.

Caution & Warnings:

• At high doses, greater than 1200 mg/day, this drug has anti-inflammatory properties and may cause the sometimes serious side effects seen with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.


• Drugs such as SPEDIFEN 400 mg, film-coated tablet may increase the risk of heart attack ("myocardial infarction") or stroke.


• The higher the dose and the longer the duration of treatment, the greater the risk.


• Do not exceed the recommended doses or duration of treatment.


• If you have heart problems, have had a stroke, or think you may have risk factors for a stroke (for example, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, or smoking), please talk to your doctor or pharmacist.


• Diagnosis and monitoring of migraine attacks in children require medical advice.


• Please read the package insert for detailed usage instructions.


• please consult your doctor prior if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, diabetic, on low-salt regimen or having any medical condition refer to the leaflet for detailed information.


• please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, diabetic, on low-salt regimen or any medical condition.


• please speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicaments.

Ingredients:

• Ibuprofen Arginine 400 Mg.