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  • Ibuprofen 400mg
    Mb-fen Tablet 10*20's

    Composition:

    Ibuprofen B.P  400mg

    Indications:

    Mb-fen is indicated for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis or Still's disease), ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis and other non-rheumatoid (seronegative) arthropathies. In the treatment of non-articular rheumatic conditions, Mb-fen is indicated in periarticular conditions such as frozen shoulder (capsulitis), bursitis, tendonitis, tenosynovitis and low back pain; Mb-fen can also be used in soft tissue injuries such as sprains and strains. Mb-fen is also indicated for its analgesic effect in the relief of mild to moderate pain such as dysmenorrhoea, dental and post-operative pain and for symptomatic relief of headache, including migraine headache.

    Dosage and Administration:

    Adults and children over 12 years of age: The recommended dosage of Mb-fen is 1200-1800 mg daily in divided doses. Some patients can be maintained on 600-1200 mg daily. In severe or acute conditions, it can be advantageous to increase the dosage until the acute phase is brought under control, provided that the total daily dose does not exceed 2400 mg in divided doses.

    Children:

    The daily dosage of Mb-fen is 20 mg/kg of body weight in divided doses.
    In Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, up to 40 mg/kg of body weight daily in divided doses may be taken.
    Elderly: The elderly are at increased risk of serious consequences of adverse reactions. If an NSAID is considered necessary, the lowest effective dose should be used and for the shortest possible duration. The patient should be monitored regularly for GI bleeding during NSAID therapy. If renal or hepatic function is impaired, dosage should be assessed individually.
    For oral administration. It is recommended that patients with sensitive stomachs take Mb-fen with food. If taken shortly after eating, the onset of action of Mb-fen may be delayed. To be taken preferably with or after food, with plenty of fluid. Mb-fen tablets should be swallowed whole and not chewed, broken, crushed or sucked on to avoid oral discomfort and throat irritation.