Profen may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Profen is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
SAFE
Profen does not usually affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION
Profen should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Profen may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Profen is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Long term use of this medicine can affect the kidney function.
CAUTION
Profen should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Profen may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Profen is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Profen 100mg/5ml Suspension
Introduction
Profen is a pain relieving medicine. It is used to treat many conditions such as headache, fever, period pain, toothache, colds, and mild arthritis. It is also a common ingredient in many cold and flu remedies.
Profen should be taken with food to av ... Show more
Uses of Profen
Pain relief
Fever
Side effects of Profen
Common
Vomiting
Stomach pain
Nausea
Indigestion
Heartburn
How to use Profen
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Profen is to be taken with food.
How Profen works
Profen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever, pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Profen to relieve pain and inflammation.
Take it with food or milk to prevent upset stomach.
Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and ... Show more
Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within two hours of taking Profen.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Profen as it can increase your risk of stomach problems.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for lo ... Show more
Brief Description
Indication
Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Pain, Fever, Pericarditis, Dysmenorrhea, Patent ductus arteriosus, Inflammation, Musculoskeletal and joint disor ... Show more
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Adult Dose
Pain/Fever/Dysmenorrhea
200-400 mg PO q4-6hr; not to exceed 1.2 g unless directed by physician
Inflammatory Disease
400-800 mg PO q6-8hr; not to ... Show more
Child Dose
Fever
6 months to 12 years
5-10 mg/kg/dose PO q6-8hr; not to exceed 40 mg/kg/day
Pain
4-10 mg/kg/dose PO q6-8hr; not to exceed 40 mg/kg/day
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Active peptic ulcer; hypersensitivity. Neonates with congenital heart disease, suspected necrotising enterocolitis and active bleeding (parenteral).
Mode of Action
Ibuprofen inhibits synthesis of prostaglandins in body tissues by inhibiting cyclooxygenase-1 and 2. It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyret ... Show more
Precaution
Asthma; renal or hepatic disorders; bleeding disorders; CV disease. Pregnancy, lactation.
Lactation: Drug excreted into breast milk; use not recomm ... Show more
Side Effect
1-10%
Dizziness (3-9%),Epigastric pain (3-9%),Heartburn (3-9%),Constipation (1-3%),Nausea (3-9%),Rash (3-9%),Tinnitus (3-9%),Edema (1-3%),Fluid reten ... Show more
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy category: C; D in 3rd trimester or near delivery. At >30 weeks' gestation; may cause premature closure of ductus arteriosus
Interaction
Increased risk of GI bleeding w/ warfarin, corticosteroids, SSRIs and aspirin. May reduce the natriuretic effects of diuretics. Reduced antihypertensi ... Show more
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