BRUFEN EFFECT 400 MG - 20 SACHETS

 
 
Brufen 400 mg in sachets is used to relieve pain and inflammation such as headache, toothache and menstrual pain. It is also used for reducing fever. The medicine is for short-term use in adults and children over 12 years (40 kg and above). 
Product description
Brufen 400 mg in sachets contains ibuprofen that belongs to o a group of medicines called  ‘non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs’ or NSAIDS. It relieves pain and inflammation in conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis of spine, ankylosing spondylitis, swollen joint, frozen shoulder,lower back pain, sprains and strains. 
It also treats painful conditions such as toothache, pain after operations, period pain and headache. Ibuprofen has antipyretic properties by reducing high fever. It is recommended to be used in adults and adolescents over 12 years old. 
Indications
It is indicated for: 
  • Treating pain and inflammation such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, frozen shoulder, sprains, strains etc. 
  • Reducing temperature.
  • Relieving from headache, migraine, toothache, menstrual pain etc. 
Instructions for use
Always read the leaflet of medicine or consult with your doctor or pharmacist before use. 
Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age (40 kg or above) Take one sachet (400 mg) as a single dose or up to 3 times a day with an interval of 4 to 6 hours. Do not take more than a total of 3 sachets (1200 mg) in any 24 hours. 
In order to achieve a faster onset of action, the dose may be taken on an empty stomach. If you have a sensitive stomach, take the dose with food. 
Empty the granules from one sachet into a small glass of water (about 125 ml). Stir the medicine until it stops bubbling and the granules have dissolved - this will make an orange flavoured, fizzy drink. Drink immediately. 
Warning
DO NOT give/take Brufen: 
  • To children younger than 12 years of age
  • If you are allergic to ibuprofen or any of the other ingredients of this medicine 
  • If you have ever had an allergic reaction to ibuprofen, acetylsalicylic acid or other NSAIDs 
  • If you have (or have had two or more episodes of) a stomach/duodenal ulcer (peptic ulcer) or bleeding · if you have ever had bleeding or a tear in your stomach or gut when taking NSAIDs
  • If you have severe liver or kidney problems
  • If you have severe heart failure or coronary heart disease
  • If you are suffering from bleeding on the brain (cerebrovascular bleeding) or other active bleeding 
  • If you have an illness that may make you more likely to bleed
  • If you are suffering from significant dehydration (caused by vomiting, diarrhoea or insufficient fluid intake)
  • If you are in the last 3 months of pregnancy
Precautions:
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Brufen:
  • If you have chronic inflammatory intestinal diseases 
  • If you have disturbances in the formation of blood cells or with normal blood clotting mechanism 
  • If you suffer from allergies
  • If you have ever had asthma 
  • If you suffer from circulation problems in the arteries of your arms or legs 
  • If you have liver, kidney, heart problems or high blood pressure 
  • If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy or you are breast-feeding 
  • If you have chickenpox  or  Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) or other autoimmune diseases 
  • If you have inherited a disorder of the red blood pigment haemoglobin (porphyria) or an infection
Other information
Keep this medicine out of reach of children. Store below 25°C. 
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the sachet and carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. 
Ingredients
The active substance is Ibuprofen. One sachet contains: ibuprofen 400 mg.  
The other ingredients are croscarmellose sodium, malic acid, microcrystalline cellulose, saccharin sodium, sucrose, povidone, orange flavour, sodium laurilsulfate, sodium hydrogen carbonate and Anhydrous Sodium Carbonate. 

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