Dexibuprofen
Description
Dexibuprofen is used to relieve pain in the conditions like Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis. It is also used to treat mild to moderate fever and pain. Do not take this medicine if you have any bleeding disorder, asthma or have a known allergy.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Dexibuprofen
- Acid or sour stomach
- Heartburn
- Dizziness
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Abdominal discomfort
- Skin rash
- Blood in urine and stools
Uses of Dexibuprofen
What is it prescribed for?
- Dysmenorrhea
- Osteoarthritis
- Fever and Pain
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe peak effect of this medicine can be observed in 2 to 5 hours.
- Duration of effectThe effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 6 to 14 hours.
- Safe with alcohol?This medicine should not be consumed with alcohol. Symptoms of stomach bleeding (such as the presence of dried and coffee colored blood in cough or stools) should be reported to the doctor immediately.
- Is it habit forming?No habit forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is known to be excreted through breast milk in small amounts. It is recommended in breastfeeding women only if necessary.
Allergy
Not recommended in patients with known allergy to Dexibuprofen or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs
Asthma
Not recommended in patients with known conditions like asthma, rhinitis, and urticaria.
Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG)
Not recommended in patients with recent heart surgery.
Gastro-intestinal bleeding
Not recommended in patients with peptic ulcer disease or any gastrointestinal bleeding disorders.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is known to be excreted through breast milk in small amounts. It is recommended in breastfeeding women only if necessary.
General warnings
Gastro-intestinal bleeding
This medicine may cause severe bleeding when taken for a long time. Elderly population with the history of the gastrointestinal disease are at higher risk. Any symptoms of blood in stools and vomiting should be informed to the doctor.
Heart surgery
This medicine is not recommended in patients with recent heart surgery.
Asthma
This medicine is not recommended in patients with asthma or having known allergy to aspirin.
Impaired kidney function
This medicine is known to cause kidney injury. Close monitoring of kidney function is necessary. The dose should be adjusted based on the CrCl.
Impaired liver function
This medicine is known to cause liver injury. The baseline of liver enzymes should be obtained before starting the treatment. Inform the doctor if any signs of the increase in the liver enzymes appear.
Missed Dose
The missed dose can be taken as soon as you remember. However, the missed dose should be skipped if it is almost time for the next dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Drinking alcohol with this medicine substantially increases the risks of stomach bleeding.
Instructions
This medicine should not be consumed with alcohol. Symptoms of stomach bleeding (such as the presence of dried and coffee colored blood in cough or stools) should be reported to the doctor immediately.
Interaction with Medicine
Methotrexate
Corticosteroids
Aspirin
Antihypertensives
Disease interactions
Asthma
Dexibuprofen should not be taken if you have NSAID-sensitive asthma. Any such history should be reported to the doctor so that appropriate substitution can be done.
Fluid Retention and edema
Dexibuprofen should be taken only after consulting a doctor. Monitoring of blood pressure and heart conditions is necessary on a regular level during the course of therapy.
Skin rash
Dexibuprofen can cause these fatal skin allergies without any warnings. Signs and symptoms like rashes, hives, fever or other allergic symptoms should be reported without any delay. This condition requires immediate medical intervention.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take Dexibuprofen as advised by your doctor. Do not take in larger amounts than prescribed. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor. Drink adequate amount of water to minimize the stomach irritation. Monitoring of kidney function is necessary. Inform the doctor if symptoms of unusual bleeding appear.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Dexibuprofen works by inhibiting the chemical substances in the body that causes pain and swelling.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 8 Jan 2018
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