Pack size: 1 Tablet  |  Price is for the whole Tablet

⚠ Prescription required. This medicine may only be dispensed against a valid prescription.

Generic: Dexibuprofen

Form: Tablet 400mg

Indication

Osteoarthritis, Pain, Fever, Pericarditis, Dysmenorrhea, Rheumatic disorders, Patent ductus arteriosus

Adult Dose

Oral Pain and inflammation associated with musculoskeletal and joint disorders ; Dysmenorrhoea Adult: 600-900 mg daily in 2-3 divided doses. May increase to 1200 mg daily for patients with acute conditions or exacerbations. Max Dosage: 400 mg/dose and 1200 mg/day. Hepatic impairment: Dose reduction is recommended.

Renal Dose

Renal impairment: Dose reduction is recommended.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity to aspirin or NSAIDs; active or suspected GI ulcer or history of recurrent GI ulcer; GI bleeding or other active bleedings or bleeding disorders; active Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis; haemorrhagic diasthesis and other coagulation disorders, or patients receiving anticoagulant therapy; severe heart failure, renal or hepatic impairment; child <18 yrs; pregnancy (third trimester).

Mode of Action

Dexibuprofen is a NSAID. It acts by inhibition of cyclo-oxygenase, which is involved in prostaglandin synthesis.

Precaution

History of bronchial asthma; renal or hepatic disorders; bleeding disorders; CV disease; elderly; lactation.

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Safety Advice

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