Dexibuprofen

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

Indications

Pain and inflammation associated with musculoskeletal, joint and soft tissue disorders, primary dysmenorrhoea.

Dosage

Adult : 600-900mg daily in 2-3 divided doses. May increase to 1200 mg daily for patients with acute conditions or exacerbations. Max. dose: 400mg/dose and 1200mg/day.

Contra-Indications

Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to aspirin or NSAIDs, gastrointestinal ulcer or bleeding, bleeding disorders, active Crohn's disease, kidney or liver impairment, heart disease, and during pregnancy.

Special Precautions

Avoid consuming alcohol while taking it: If you are a smoker or if fluids are collected in your body tissues If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding If you have allergic symptoms such as difficulty breathing, asthma, a runny nose, a skin rash or swelling to your face If you have or had a stomach or duodenal ulcer, bowel ulcers, ulcerative colitis, liver or kidney disease, Blood clotting disorders, heart disease or high blood pressure, diabetes or high choleste

Side Effects

Drowsiness, dizziness, diarrhoea, dyspepsia, headache

Drug Interactions

This medicine should not be consumed with alcohol. Symptoms of stomach bleeding (such as the presence of dried and coffee colored blood in cough or stools) should be reported to the doctor immediately.