Dexifen100mg/5ml
Rx- Generic:
- Dexibuprofen
- Company:
- Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Dosage form:
- Suspension
- Pack size:
- 100ml bot
৳ 40/unit
Pack: ৳ 40
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At a glance
Dexibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for the treatment of osteoarthritis, menstrual pain, muscle pain, and dental pain.
Indications
- Relief of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoidal disorders (osseous rheumatism, ankylosing spondylitis, juvenile arthritis, muscular rheumatism, degenerative joint diseases)
- Acute symptomatic treatment of primary dysmenorrhoea
- Common headache and fever
- Symptomatic treatment of mild to moderate pain (muscle pain, headache, dental pain)
- Adjuvant with common cold and influenza associated with headache
Dosage
Adult: 600-900 mg daily in 2-3 divided doses; may increase to 1200 mg daily for acute conditions (max 400 mg/dose, 1200 mg/day).
Dysmenorrhoea: 600-900 mg daily in 2-3 divided doses.
Elderly: Lowest effective dose; may increase to adult dose if well tolerated.
Hepatic/Renal impairment: Mild-moderate: start with low doses and monitor closely; severe: do not use.
Side effects
Common: Dyspepsia, diarrhea, fatigue, headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, hypersensitivity reactions, bleeding, ulcer.
Precautions & warnings
May affect driving ability (drowsiness, dizziness, visual disturbances). Avoid alcohol (increases risk of stomach problems). Do not take antacids within 2 hours of Dexibuprofen. Caution in heart disease, stroke, peptic ulcer, liver and kidney disease, bronchial asthma, allergy, systemic lupus or autoimmune disease.