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Ibutard 300
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Ibutard 300 helps to cope with pains and inflammations of a different nature. This drug is widely used as a primary product, and in complex therapy. Its action is entirely aimed at reducing the pain syndrome and eliminating the inflammatory processes in the muscles and joints.
Indications Ibutard 300
Indications for use Ibutard 300 are diverse, in terms of what the agent actively removes inflammation and pain of any kind. It is mainly used for rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, tendinitis and tendovaginitis.
The medication removes pain in the back, muscles and joints. It is actively used for headache and toothache. The remedy perfectly proved itself in neuralgia.
It is easy to get rid of traumatic damage to soft tissues and the musculoskeletal system with this remedy. Moreover, its effect is aimed at reducing inflammation in bursitis.
Adnexitis and primary dysmenorrhea are also actively cured by this remedy. It is used for infectious and inflammatory diseases of the ENT organs, but only in the form of complex therapy. In general, the drug has a wide range of effects. Ibutard 300 has established itself as an effective tool that is accepted by both adults and children. Regarding childhood, there are some limitations.
Release form
Form release - capsules prolonged action. One tablet contains 300 mg of active substances. The package may contain 10-20 tablets, depending on the packaging. Therefore, this is 1-2 blisters. During the entire period of use, the medicine must be stored in standard packaging.
The active ingredient is ibuprofen. It, together with auxiliary substances, has analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. Ibuprofen is in the form of pellets with prolonged release.
You can buy the product in any pharmacy. It is sold without a prescription, but requires specialist advice. Despite its universality, it is necessary to take the medicine on an individual basis, depending on the desired result, and the therapy being carried out. Self-medication is strictly prohibited. Ibutard 300 helps to cope with pains of various types. It is widely used for inflammations that are infectious in nature.
Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacodynamics Ibutard 300 is an active substance ibuprofen. This component is called to provide anti-inflammatory, analgesic antipyretic effect. The active substance is able to increase the level of endogenous interferon. Due to this, the immunostimulating effect is actively manifested and nonspecific resistance of the organism is increased. These indicators are especially important with symptomatic elimination of ARVI.
Capsules of the drug have a prolonged effect. This allows you to use it less often and significantly reduce dosage. Naturally, the possibility of side effects also decreases. The main amount of the drug for a long time is in the human body. The release is slow, by maintaining a constant concentration of the drug in the blood. It is provided for 12 hours after taking. Ibutard 300 is allowed even for children, despite the increased concentration of ibuprofen in it.
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacokinetics Ibutard 300 - the effect of the first passage occurs in the liver. Therefore, people with hepatic and renal insufficiency should give up this medication. The maximum concentration of the drug in the blood is reached within 120 minutes after administration, and remains for 12 hours. This allows you to significantly reduce the dose of the drug and allow it to be used in childhood.
The drug has analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects. Therefore, it is used not only to eliminate pain, inflammation, but also to treat colds. The active ingredient is ibuprofen. It is able to show immunostimulating properties and thereby increase non-specific resistance. From the body, the medication is withdrawn slowly, mainly along with the urine. Excretion depends on the quantitative intake of Ibutard 300, but occurs extremely slowly, due to prolonged action.
Dosing and administration
The way of application and dose depends on a person's condition, his disease and individual characteristics of the body. You can take the drug for both adults and children. Child age implies the use of medicines from 12 years.
It is enough 1-2 capsules 2 times a day to achieve a positive effect. Tablets have a prolonged effect, which does not require frequent use of the drug. The effect lasts for 12 hours.
The capsule is swallowed, not chewing and not rassasyvaya. She should drink 200 ml of liquid. Eating food does not affect the use of the medication. But, despite this, it is advisable to use it after eating. Ibuprofen has an active effect and can harm the "hungry" stomach.
In some cases, the patient is allowed to use 4 capsules per day, this is the maximum dosage. It is impossible to increase it independently. A number of side effects are not so small. Ibutard 300 can not only have a positive effect, especially on the children's body.
Use Ibutard 300 during pregnancy
The use of Ibutard 300 during pregnancy is largely dependent on the condition of the woman. In this case, you need to weigh all the pros and cons. Moreover, it is necessary to compare the positive effect for a woman with a possible negative impact on the child's body. The first criterion must prevail over the latter.
In the first trimester, taking any medication carries a risk. There is a threat of miscarriage and the development of the child various pathologies. This should make a woman think about her condition and eliminate the problem. In the third trimester, the use of the drug is contraindicated. There is a risk of premature birth.
If a woman is breastfeeding a baby, this process must be stopped. The active ingredient is able to penetrate the baby's body together with the mother's milk, which is extremely unacceptable. For any application, Ibutard 300 should be consulted by a physician. This will help to avoid possible negative consequences.
Contraindications
Contraindications to the use of Ibutard 300 are available, moreover, there are not so few of them. It should be noted that the use of the drug in no case is impossible for people with hypersensitivity to certain components, in particular ibuprofen. This can lead to a severe allergic reaction.
You can not use Ibutard 300 with a leptic ulcer of the stomach or duodenum in the acute phase, this will aggravate the situation. People with gastrointestinal bleeding and ulcerative colitis are at risk.
Despite the fact that the drug is actively used in the treatment of inflammatory processes and colds, it can not be used for bronchial asthma. People with optic nerve and hematopoietic problems should refrain from taking the remedy. Especially with aplastic or hemologic anemia, hemosiderosis, hemochromatosis, thalassemia, leukemia and chronic hemolysis. As mentioned above, people with significant renal or hepatic insufficiency should give up the medication. In the risk zone are pregnant women in the first and third trimester. During the reception of Ibutard 300, certain rules must be observed.
Side effects Ibutard 300
Side effects of Ibutard 300 are extensive, due to the high activity of the main component. On the part of the gastrointestinal tract, nausea, vomiting, irritation, dyspepsia, discomfort in the epigastric region may occur. In rare cases, there are violations of the kidney or liver, damage to the gastrointestinal tract, complicated bleeding.
From the side of the central nervous system, headaches, sleep disturbances, dizziness, severe arousal are not ruled out. Not rarely changes in the picture of peripheral blood, namely thrombocytopenia, anemia, leukopenia, eosinophilia and agranulocytosis.
Allergic reactions: Quincke's edema, multiforme exudative erythema, anaphylactic shock, toxic epidermal necrosis, bronchospasia and skin rashes. There is a hearing and vision impairment. When strange side effects occur, the use of Ibutard 300 should be stopped, until the cause is clarified.
Overdose
An overdose of the drug is not excluded. In general, it is observed with an independent increase in the dose of the drug. This leads to an increased concentration of it in the body. As a result, a person feels headache and drowsiness. Over time, there may be vomiting and hypertension.
There is no specific antidote. If there is a negative symptomatology, stop taking the medication and rinse the stomach with the patient. Then the electrolyte balance is corrected. Due to the high degree of binding to plasma proteins, hemodialysis is not effective.
In the event of the appearance of gastrointestinal bleeding, difficulty breathing or spasm of the throat, the drug is stopped. The incident should be reported immediately to the doctor and call for emergency medical attention. In this case, further actions regarding the taking of the drug are discussed with the specialist. Ibutard 300 with persistent side effects is excluded from therapy.
Interactions with other drugs
Interactions Ibutard 300 with other drugs should be made under special control. Taking medication together with acetylsalicylic acid or another drug belonging to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should be performed under the supervision of a doctor. In this case, dose adjustment is necessary.
The active ingredient ibuprofen increases the concentration of Digoxin, Methotrexate, Phenytoin and Lithium in blood plasma. Moreover, it reduces the effect of diuretics and antihypertensive agents.
With simultaneous use with anticoagulants, it is possible to enhance their effect. So, the use of potassium-sparing diuretics is fraught with the development of hyperglycemia. If it is glucocorticosteroids or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs - an increased risk of side effects from the gastrointestinal tract. All this indicates that simultaneous intake of several drugs can lead to the emergence of negative reactions from the body as a whole. Ibutard 300 in this case was no exception.
Storage conditions
Ibutard 300 storage conditions must be observed. The first thing to do is to create certain temperature conditions. In this case, enough 25 degrees of heat. Naturally, this place should be dry, warm and without direct sunlight. It is desirable to protect the drug from any light. For this, a home medicine chest is perfect. Children should not have access to it. The drug has a powerful effect and is able to harm the baby's body.
It is not recommended to leave the medication in the refrigerator. This is an unacceptable storage condition. Throughout the life of the "operation" it is worth paying attention to the appearance of the capsules. They should not change color and smell. Otherwise their further use is in question.
Long-term storage of the drug, even if all the rules are observed, is inappropriate. After all, over time, the pharmacological properties begin to gradually disappear, which leads to a complete inefficiency of the drug. This requirement applies to Ibutard 300, at best the remedy will not have a positive effect, at worst - will aggravate the situation.
Shelf life
Shelf life - 2 years from the date of manufacture. This duration of storage does not require constant monitoring of the drug. It is enough just to observe the basic conditions of storage. They are included in the optimal temperature and humidity. To maintain the normal pharmacological actions of the medication is enough 25 degrees of heat. Naturally, a complete absence of moisture and any light, including direct sunlight, is necessary.
During the whole period of storage it is worth paying attention to the external data of the medicine. There should not be any changes, including about smell and color. All this testifies to improper storage. As a consequence of this, it is better to get rid of the medication.
Babies should not have access to a medicine. This will not only protect their lives, but also the remedy itself from damage. After the expiration of the preset period of storage, the use of the medicinal product is prohibited. Ibutard 300 does not possess any special pharmacological properties.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Ibutard 300" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.