Axcel Ibuprofen Paediatric Syrup Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Ibuprofen

Indications/Uses

Relief of fever associated w/ cold & flu, pain eg, teething, toothache, earache, sore throat, headache, minor aches & sprains, inflammation of muscles & joints.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Childn 6 mth-12 yr Fever 0.25-0.5 mL/kg 4-6 hrly. Max: 40 mg/kg daily. Pain 2 mL/kg daily. Max dose for patient <30 kg: 20-25 mL daily.

Administration

Should be taken with food: Take immediately after meals.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to other NSAIDs or aspirin. Peptic ulcer.

Special Precautions

Asthma, bronchospasm, bleeding disorder, HTN, cardiac impairment, SLE. Risk of GI ulceration, bleeding & perforation. Renal & hepatic impairment. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn <6 mth.

Adverse Reactions

GI disturbances, headache, dizziness, nervousness, tinnitus, depression, drowsiness, insomnia.

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Drug Interactions

Oral anticoagulants, lithium, MTX, cardiac glycosides, ACE inhibitors, β-blockers, diuretics, quinolones, phenytoin, sulfonylurea antidiabetics, corticosteroids.

MIMS Class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

ATC Classification

M01AE01 - ibuprofen ; Belongs to the class of propionic acid derivatives of non-steroidal antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Axcel Ibuprofen Paediatric Syrup 100 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

(orange) 60 mL x 1's;100 mL x 1's

Axcel Ibuprofen Paediatric Syrup

ibuprofen

Manufacturer:

Kotra Pharma

Distributor:

Kotra Pharma