Anofen 400 mg

Indication

For the relief of mild-to-moderate pain and fever, including headache, dental pain, menstrual pain, muscular and rheumatic pain, and the symptoms of arthritis (rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis).

Ingredients

• Ibuprofen 400 mg

Direction

Adults and children over 12 years: 1 tablet (400 mg) every 4 to 6 hours as needed, preferably with or after food. Do not exceed 1200 mg (3 tablets) in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration. Refer to the package insert for full details.

Side effects

• Gastrointestinal effects such as nausea
• dyspepsia
• abdominal pain
• and risk of gastric ulcer or bleeding
• Dizziness or headache
• Skin rash or hypersensitivity reactions
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use
• stop if irritation or allergy occurs

Precautions

• Contraindicated in patients with active peptic ulcer
• severe heart failure
• or hypersensitivity to ibuprofen
• aspirin or other NSAIDs
• Use with caution in patients with a history of gastrointestinal disease
• hypertension
• asthma
• or renal or hepatic impairment
• Avoid in the last trimester of pregnancy
• Take with or after food to reduce stomach upset and avoid combining with other NSAIDs