This active ingredient is in Ibuflam
Ibuflam contains ibuprofen, an active ingredient from the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This drug relieves pain by inhibiting the formation of tissue hormones (so-called prostaglandins) that trigger inflammation, fever and pain.
Ibuflam also influences the temperature regulation center of the brain and has an antipyretic effect. The excipients of the medication facilitate the absorption of the active substance into the body.
When is Ibuflam used?
The medicine helps with mild to moderately severe pain, particularly headaches and toothache, but also with menstrual pain, osteoarthritis and gout. The anti-inflammatory effect of Ibuflam also supports the healing of inflammatory rheumatic diseases and other chronic inflammations (such as inflammation of the optic nerve). The medicine can also be used to treat fever.
What side effects does Ibuflam have?
Despite its generally good tolerability, Ibuflam can cause side effects.
Occasionally, gastrointestinal complaints such as heartburn, abdominal pain and nausea occur when using the medicine. Hypersensitivity reactions with skin rashes are also possible. Furthermore, asthma attacks may occasionally occur.
Very rarely, gastrointestinal ulcers or liver and kidney damage may occur with long-term use.
If you experience severe or unmentioned side effects, please consult your doctor.
What you should bear in mind when using Ibuflam
Ibuflam may interact with other medicines and should therefore not be taken without consulting a doctor.
Contraindications
If you are allergic to the active ingredient ibuprofen or the excipients used in Ibuflam, the preparation must not be taken.
Ibuflam must not be used in the following cases
- children under the age of six (or weighing 20 kilograms)
- in the last three months of pregnancy
Special care should be taken with the following complaints:
- congenital blood count disorder
- diseases of the immune system (lupus erythematosus)
- chronic inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease)
- Restrictions in liver and kidney function
- high blood pressure
- Allergies (increased risk of skin reactions), intolerance reactions (such as cramping of the lung muscles, asthma attacks, skin reactions) after taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Ibuflam can cancel out or uncontrollably increase the effect of other medicines.
Special care should therefore be taken with the following medicines
- Lithium (check lithium levels)
- Methotrexate (increases its side effects)
- Glucocorticoid drugs (increase the risk of gastrointestinal ulcers)
- dehydrating and antihypertensive drugs
The Ibuflam dosage depends on age and body weight. Children from six to twelve years of age may take half a tablet as a single dose, children between 13 and 14 years of age as well as adolescents and adults half a tablet to one tablet. The total daily dose corresponds to 600 milligrams of active ingredient for children aged six to nine years, 600 to 800 milligrams of active ingredient for children aged ten to twelve years, 600 to 1000 milligrams of active ingredient for children aged 13 to 14 years and 800 to 1200 milligrams of active ingredient for adolescents and adults.
At least four hours must elapse between the various individual doses. It is recommended that Ibuflam be taken with plenty of liquid to ensure a rapid onset of action.
Overdose
Prolonged intake of excessive amounts of Ibuflam may cause headaches. The medicine should not be taken for more than four days at a time.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Alcohol
Alcohol should not be consumed when using Ibuflam, as it can both increase the side effects of Ibuflam and weaken the therapeutic benefits of the preparation.
How to obtain Ibuflam
Ibuflam is an over-the-counter medicine and is available as film-coated tablets in pharmacies.
Complete information about this medicine
Here you will find the complete information on the medication as a download (PDF)
