The drug 'Nurofen': composition and recommendations for use

In order to get rid of the pain syndrome or high temperature, you can use a variety of medications. Among them, it is necessary to note the drug "Nurofen", the composition of which allows it to be used both as an antipyretic and as an analgesic. It refers to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that achieve their effect due to the blocking of the enzyme cyclooxygenase, resulting in inhibition of the synthesis of prostaglandins.

The composition of the different Nurofen forms is almost the same. The main active ingredient here is ibuprofen. This form of medicine, like "Nurofen plus", additionally contains codeine, which enhances the analgesic effect.

The drugs of this line are recommended for diseases associated with acute temperature increase for its removal. In addition, it is possible to use the drug for headaches or dental pains, neuralgia, back pain or rheumatic pain.

The form of the drug is chosen depending on the age of the patient and the course of the disease. Thus, Nurofen candles can be recommended for adults and children, but their high efficiency is noted. However, it is necessary to strictly adhere to the dosage, which depends on the age of the patients and their body weight.

In addition, for children a special syrup is produced, complete with which is a special measuring syringe, which allows you to measure the right amount of liquid as accurately as possible. Adults, in most cases, choose the pill (they are not used in children under 12 years old).

The composition of components entering into the preparation "Nurofen" rarely causes side effects. But in exceptional cases, such symptoms as nausea, heartburn, anorexia, headache, acute liver failure , etc., may occur. This is mainly due to the long-term use of the drug, since when used for 2-3 days, as recommended by the instruction , Usually there are no negative consequences.

Contraindications to the use of the remedy are such diseases as heart failure, arterial hypertension, hemophilia, hypersensitivity to the components that are contained. Despite the fact that the drug "Nurofen" composition is relatively safe, it is not used in the first and last months of pregnancy and lactation. In the second trimester of the child's expectation, the medication can only be used as directed by the doctor.

Dosage and duration of treatment is recommended by a specialist and depends on the course of the disease, as well as on the patient's age. Capsules and suspension are washed with water, candles are applied rectally, effervescent tablets are dissolved in the necessary amount of liquid. The time interval should be at least 4 hours. Do not take "Nurofen" concomitantly with aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) and similar drugs. If the symptoms persist for three days against the background of medication therapy, you should contact a specialist.

The "Nurofen" drug reviews have, in general, positive both from doctors and patients. Most consumers note the efficacy of this drug.

Do not recommend the use of anticoagulants and thrombolytic drugs at the same time, as the risk of such side effects as bleeding increases. Antacids and colestyramine reduce the absorption of Nurofen. Caffeine affects the increase in the analgesic effect of the drug. During therapy it is worthwhile to refrain from using drugs containing ethanol. If you need a long medication, you need to monitor the picture of peripheral blood and the state of the liver and kidneys, which will require laboratory tests.