Anofen Ibuprofen 20 mg/mL

Indication

Symptomatic relief of fever, pain, and muscle and joint inflammation.

Ingredients

• Ibuprofen 20 mg per 1 mL (100 mg per 5 mL)

Direction

For oral use. Shake well before use. Follow the package directions and the doctor’s or pharmacist’s instructions. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest necessary duration and do not exceed the advised dose. A handwritten mark obscures one value in the carton’s age-based dose table; ask a pharmacist to confirm the correct dose before use.

Side effects

• Possible effects include stomach discomfort
• nausea
• stomach ulcer
• rash
• worsening asthma
• liver or kidney problems
• dizziness
• headache
• and hearing disturbance. Contact a doctor or pharmacist if adverse effects occur.

Precautions

• Do not use if allergic to ibuprofen or any ingredient
• or if aspirin or another NSAID has caused asthma
• rhinitis
• or hives. Do not use with an active or past peptic ulcer unless a clinician specifically advises it.
• Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding
• or if the patient has asthma
• kidney
• liver
• heart or gastrointestinal problems
• fluid retention
• or takes anticoagulants
• diuretics
• ACE inhibitors
• beta blockers
• methotrexate
• lithium
• aspirin
• ibuprofen
• or another NSAID.
• Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time needed. Seek urgent medical help if an overdose is suspected
• even if there are no symptoms.