Product Highlight - Ibuprofen (Astrofen)

Alleviate Pain and Fever with ASTROFEN!

INDICATIONS: Ibuprofen is used in the management of mild to moderate pain and inflammation in conditions such as migraine, post operative pain, dental pain, musculoskeletal and joint disorders such as ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, peri-articular disorders such as bursitis and tenosynovitis and soft tissue disorders such as sprains and strains. It is also used to reduce fever.

ADVERSE REACTIONS: Undesirable effects from the use of ibuprofen are rare, but they may occur.
Tell the doctor if the child experiences any undesirable effect.

The common undesirable effects of ibuprofen involve the stomach and intestine such as ulceration and/or bleeding; other undesirable effects are indigestion, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, eating disorder (anorexia), diarrhea, and constipation.

Other undesirable effects include dizziness, fatigue, headache, or nervousness. Increase or decrease in blood pressure may occur. Rashes or itch may also occur in some patients. Fluid retention may occur and, in some cases, edema develops.

PRESENTATION/PACKING: Oral susp (orange flavor) 100 mg/5 mL x 60 mL x 1’s. 200 mg/5 mL x 60 mL x 1’s.

REFERENCES:
Further information is available in MIMS section 4l.