Uses of the drug dhabifen


The drug dhabifen contains the main ingredient Ibuprofen 100mg/5ml, oral solution dosage form. Before using dhabifen, patients should consult a pharmacist or specialist. The following is some information to help better understand what is the use of dhabifen?

1. What is the use of dhabifen?


Active ingredient Ibuprofen in the drug dhabifen is a substance belonging to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and is a derivative of propionic acid. Ibuprofen has good absorption from the gastrointestinal tract, inhibits the COX enzyme to prevent the synthesis of the inflammatory mediator Prostaglandin. Thereby reducing inflammation and preventing protein breakdown, while stabilizing Lysosomal membranes and antagonizing some other chemical mediators.

2. Indications for taking the drug dhabifen


Drugs Dhabifen is indicated in the following cases:
Pain relief and anti-inflammatory mild to moderate in the following diseases: Primary and secondary dysmenorrhea, toothache, headache and vulvar mutilation. Used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat pain in cancer patients or pain after surgery. Pain relief for people with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (found in adolescents). Support to reduce fever in children.

3. Contraindications to taking the drug dhabifen


Contraindicated to use dhabifen in case:
patient has a history of hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients contained in dhabifen or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. People with a history of peptic ulcer, asthma, impaired liver/kidney function, bronchospasm, cardiovascular disease, bleeding or bleeding, collagen disease, congestive heart failure. People who are being treated with coumarin anticoagulants and diuretics. Women in the last 3 months of pregnancy.

4. Dosage and how to take medicine


How to use: The drug dhabifen is taken orally directly.
Reference dose:
For pain relief in adults:
Usual dhabifen dose: From 1.2 - 1.8g/day, divided into several times to drink. Maintenance dose of dhabifen: 0.6 - 1.2 g/day. Maximum dose of dhabifen: from 2.4 to 3.2 g/day. To reduce fever:
From 0.2 - 0.4g / day, each time taken 4-6 hours apart. Maximum 1.2g dhabifen / day. Treatment for young children:
Pain relief or fever reduction: The usual dose is from 20 to 30mg x number of kg of weight, divided into several times to drink, each time 4-6 hours. Not more than 40mg/kg/day. For patients with renal impairment, the dose should be reduced according to the condition of each patient.
Note: The above dose of dhabifen is for reference only. The specific dose of dhabifen depends on the condition and the progression of the disease. To get the right dose of dhabifen, the patient should consult his or her doctor or healthcare professional.
How to handle when missed dose, overdose of medicine dhabifen:
In case of forgetting dose of dhabifen, it is advisable to supplement as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose of dhabifen and use a new dose. When using dhabifen overdose, the patient should stop the drug immediately and go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.

5. Side effects of the drug dhabifen


At therapeutic doses, dhabifen is well tolerated. However, during the use of dhabifen, patients may still experience side effects such as:
Abdominal pain or bloating; Constipation or diarrhea ; Hangover; Vomiting blood; Gastrointestinal bleeding ; Hypersensitivity reactions; Allergy; Rash; Rash; Urticaria and itching. Inflammation caused by infection; N infection. Cardiovascular disorders. The side effects of the drug dhabifen are still being analyzed and monitored in patients with the same experimental results. It is not possible to say that the above are all effects of the drug dhabifen. However, based on that, the patient can prevent dangerous effects caused by side effects.
In rare cases, complications or interactions with the drug dhabifen can have serious consequences. To protect your health from serious effects when taking dhabifen, patients should tell their doctor about any unusual signs. At the same time, you should carry out regular health check-ups according to the instructions of your doctor.

6. Drug interactions dhabifen


Dhabifen may have an interaction reaction if used concurrently with:
Diuretics (ACE inhibitors and Aldosterone antagonists...). Cardiac glycosides (Digoxin and Ouabain...). Antibiotics such as Cyclosporin. Anticoagulants such as Warfarin.... Anti-inflammatory drugs with Steroids. To avoid interactions, before being prescribed dhabifen, patients should inform their doctor about all the drugs they are using, including functional foods. The doctor will base on that to prescribe the appropriate dhabifen.

7. Notes when using and storing the drug dhabifen


Be cautious when using dhabifen for patients with bronchial asthma or people with impaired kidney function. Use the drug dhabifen correctly and in the prescribed dose. The medicine dhabifen can cause dizziness. Therefore, caution should be exercised when administering the drug to people who drive or operate machinery. Patients should not discontinue dhabifen while still on treatment. When you want to stop or switch to a drug group, you need to consult your doctor. Read the instructions for use of the drug dhabifen before use. For pregnant women: Do not use dhabifen in the first and third trimesters of pregnancy. Lactation: Ibuprofen is likely to be excreted in low concentrations in breast milk. Dhabifen should not be used when the mother is breastfeeding or can stop breastfeeding before using the drug. Store dhabifen at room temperature, away from sunlight. Do not take dhabifen pills that have passed the expiry date. Keep dhabifen out of the reach of small children. The above is all information about the drug dhabifen, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before use. Note, dhabifen is a prescription drug, and patients are absolutely not allowed to buy and treat it at home because they may experience unwanted side effects.

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