Arinac Forte 400mg/60mg forte tablet 10x10's

Primary Uses

Indications

Ibuprofen is used to provide relief from mild, moderate and severe pain, and reduction of fever and swelling. 

Side Effects

The extensive use of ibuprofen may cause stomach upset and bleeding, skin rash, thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) and rarely aseptic meningitis (inflammation of membrane covering the brain) If you experience any of these symptoms please consult your doctor. Other side effects include nausea, flatulence, vomiting, headache and infusion site pain.

Contraindications

This medicine is contraindicated in the case of hypersensitivity to ibuprofen, aspirin or any other NSAID. It is also contraindicated in the case of active bleeding, severe kidney impairment, gastrointestinal disorders, life threatening infections, thrombocytopenia (low levels of platelets) and other coagulation disorders, necrotising enterocolitis (severe infection of colon), high billirubinemia (high levels of billirubin in the blood), liver diseases and congenital heart diseases. 

FAQS

Indications:

This medicine is used to relieve pain in condition such as headaches, migraines, arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, muscle pain, and menstrual cramps. It can also be used to treat symptoms of fever and soft tissue injuries.

Storage:

Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.

Precautions:

Avoid doing work that requires alertness such as driving immediately after taking this medicine as it may cause drowsiness, monitor renal and gastrointestinal function, check heart function before starting therapy, and monitor blood pressure.

Effects on pregnancy and lactation:

The effects of this medicine are undetermined; therefore, caution is advised. Consult your health care provider before use of this medicine.

Side Effects:

You may experience drowsiness, headache, dizziness, white blood cell count changes, and upset stomach.

Administration:

This medicine is mostly used orally (through mouth). The dose is dependent on the age, condition and its severity. Consult your doctor before use. This medicine is not recommended for children under 3 months or less than 5 kg.

Contraindications:

Severe renal (kidney) impairment, severe infections, hyperbilirubinemia (increased bilirubin), heart impairments.

What are its indications?

This medication is used for treating symptoms of allergic rhinitis, and nasal and sinus congestion. It can also be used to decongest tubes that drain fluid from your ears, called the Eustachian Tubes.

How to store this medicine?

Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.

What are its side effects?

You may experience difficulty sleeping, hallucinations, and urinary retention.

What are its precautions?

Vision changes, patients using anti-fungal medicines, and patients with high blood pressure, diabetes, renal (kidney) and hepatic (liver) impairment.

What are its effects on pregnancy and lactation?

Please consult your healthcare provider regarding use of this medicine during pregnancy. There is no evidence if this medicine passes into breast milk. Consult your health care provider before use of this medicine.

How to administer this medicine?

This medicine is mostly used orally (through mouth). The dose is dependent on the age, condition and its severity. Consult your doctor before use. This medicine is not recommended for children under 12 years of age.

What are its contraindications?

Patients with severe hepatic (liver) and heart impairments, hyperthyroidism, and severe hypertension (high blood pressure).