Description
Easofen 200 mg contains the active substance ibuprofen, which belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These medicines reduce pain and inflammation and bring down a high temperature.
Easofen 200 mg is a NSAID that helps to decrease discomfort, reduce inflammation, and lower fever. This medication is used to address headaches, muscle aches, period pain, dental pain, and cold/flu symptoms.
Easofen is used for the relief of
- headaches
- dental pain
- period pain
- muscle strain
- and cold and flu symptoms.
Dosage:
Adults and adolescents (over 12 years):
The recommend dose is 2 tablets at first and then if necessary 1 or 2 tablets every four hours. Do not exceed 6 tablets in any 24 hour period. If in adolescents this medicinal product is required for more than 3 days, or if symptoms worsen a doctor should be consulted.
Ibuprofen tablets are not suitable for children under 12 years.
As a general principle, you should use the smallest effective dose for the shortest time necessary to relieve your symptoms.
Warning
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Easofen
- if you have asthma or wheezing attacks (or if you have had asthma in the past)
- if you have any liver or kidney problems
- if you have a bleeding disorder or bleeding in the skull, a head injury, unexplained bleeding or raised intracranial pressure
- if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, have a family history of heart disease or stroke, or if you are a smoker
- if you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant or breast-feeding
- if you have ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease or other stomach or intestinal problems
- if you have previously experienced stomach bleeding or perforation after taking ibuprofen or other NSAIDs
- if you have heart problems including heart failure, angina (chest pain), or if you have had a heart attack, bypass surgery, peripheral artery disease (poor circulation in the legs or feet due to narrow or blocked arteries), or any kind of stroke (including ‘mini-stroke’ or transient ischaemic attack ‘TIA’).
- if you are receiving regular treatment from your doctor
- if you suffer from a connective tissue disease such as Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) (Lupus)
- if you have chicken pox as it is advisable to avoid the use of Easofen 200mg tablets
