BRUFEN 100MG/ML PAEDIATRIC SYRUP 100ML
BRUFEN 100MG/ML PAEDIATRIC SYRUP 100ML
Brufen Paediatric Syrup contains ibuprofen, which is part of a class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID having analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis or Still's disease), arthritis of the spine, ankylosing spondylitis, swollen joints, frozen shoulder, bursitis, tendinitis, tenosynovitis, lower back pain. Brufen syrup can also be used in soft-tissue injuries such as sprains and strains. Brufen Syrup is also indicated for it's analgesic action in the relief of mild to moderate pain such as dysmenorrhea, dental, post-operative pain and for symptomatic relief of headache including migraine headache.
Benefits:
- Reduces pain and fever
- Treats inflammation
- Treatment of pyrexia in children over year of age
How to use:
- Adults and children over 12 years of age : The recommended dosage of Brufen is 1200-1800 mg daily in divided doses. Some patients can be maintained on 600-1200 mg daily. Total daily dose should not exceed 2400 mg.
- Children: The daily dosage of Brufen is 20 mg/kg of bodyweight in divided doses. This can be achieved as follows:
- 1-2 years: One 2.5 ml spoonful (50 mg) three to four times a day.
- 3-7 years: One 5 ml spoonful (100 mg) three to four times a day.
- 8-12 years: Two 5 ml spoonfuls (200 mg) three to four times a day.
- Not recommended for children weighing less than 7 kg.
- In juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, up to 40 mg/kg of bodyweight daily in divided doses may be taken.