General information The package insert for the drug Ibuprofen already warns against combining ibuprofen and alcohol if possible. If alcohol is consumed while taking the painkiller ibuprofen, however, various interactions can occur which can be very harmful to the body. Both ibuprofen and alcohol are broken down in the liver Since both the drug ibuprofen … Ibuprofen and alcohol – is it compatible?
Distance to alcohol consumption In principle, there is no safe period between taking ibuprofen and alcohol. However, the longer you wait, the less likely you are to experience any adverse side effects. For example, it is not advisable to take ibuprofen with a glass of vodka. However, if you take a 400mg tablet for a … Distance to alcohol consumption | Ibuprofen and alcohol – is it compatible?
Side effects on the skin Under therapy with ibuprofen, severe skin reactions with redness and blistering, which can also be fatal (exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis/lyell syndrome), can rarely occur. Especially at the beginning of the therapy the highest risk is observed! If the patient observes the first signs of a skin rash, … Side effects on the skin | Side effects of Ibuprofen
Nosebleed as side effect of ibuprofen Ibuprofen interferes with blood clotting by inhibiting cyclooxygenases. Very rarely, i.e. in less than one in 10,000 treated patients, blood formation disorders can occur. This can result in thrombocytopenia, a deficiency in blood platelets. Among other things, these cause blood to clot. If there is a lack of platelets, … Nosebleed as side effect of ibuprofen | Side effects of Ibuprofen
Very rare side effects Acute hypersensitivity reactions, such as anaphylactic shock, are very rarely observed. If such a reaction is noticed, treatment with ibuprofen must be stopped immediately and a physician consulted in order to take appropriate medical countermeasures. Interactions with other drugs The active ingredient ibuprofen can have a negative effect on platelet aggregation … Very rare side effects | Side effects of Ibuprofen
Side effects on the gastrointestinal tract Gastrointestinal bleeding, perforations and ulcers (which can also be fatal) can occur during treatment with ibuprofen and are independent of the duration of therapy, but increase with the dose. Based on the existing side effects, a combination therapy with drugs that protect the stomach lining (e.g. misoprostol or proton … Side effects of Ibuprofen
General information Ibuprofen is offered in a dosage of 400mg per tablet and is therefore called “Ibuprofen 400” on the pack. The effective strength 400mg/tablet is not available on prescription (over-the-counter). Nevertheless, the physician should be consulted if you are taking it for a longer period of time. Fields of application Ibuprofen is used for … Ibuprofen 400
Dosage The dosage of ibuprofen depends on the age, weight and intensity of pain. Depending on which other medications are taken by the treated person, these can also have an influence on the exact dosage. Ibuprofen 400 contains 400 mg active ingredient per tablet. The maximum daily dose of ibuprofen for self-medication is 1200 mg … Dosage | Ibuprofen 400
Special patient groups The active ingredient content of 400mg/tablet is too high for children and adolescents under 15 years of age, which is why ibuprofen 400 is not indicated at this age. For the age group under 15 years there are lower ibuprofen preparations on the market. In particular, side effects such as bleeding and … Special patient groups | Ibuprofen 400
Alcohol and Ibuprofen Alcohol intake should be avoided during treatment with ibuprofen! Type and duration of taking ibuprofen Ibuprofen should be swallowed whole with plenty of liquid (e.g. a glass of water). It should be taken on an empty stomach and should be taken during meals, especially on a sensitive stomach. Duration and dose of … Alcohol and Ibuprofen | Ibuprofen 400
