Emifen Suspension 100 ml

Description

Emifen is oral suspension belongs to a group of medicines called anti-inflammatory pain killers. It can be used to relieve pain and inflammation in conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis (including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis or Still's disease), arthritis of the spine (ankylosing spondylitis), swollen joints, frozen shoulder, bursitis, tendinitis, tenosynovitis, lower back pain, sprains and strains. Emifen Suspension can also be used to treat other painful conditions such as toothache, pain after operations, period pain and headache, including migraine. It can also be used for the short term treatment of fever in children over the age of 1 year. The active ingredient in Emifen Suspension is ibuprofen. Each 5ml spoonful of suspension contains 100mg ibuprofen. How to use DOSAGE: Adults and children over 12 years - The usual dosage is 4 to 6 spoonfuls (5 ml) taken three times a day. Your doctor may choose to increase or decrease this depending on what you are being treated for, but no more than 24 spoonfuls (120 ml/2400 mg) should be taken in one day. Children - Emifen Suspension should not be taken by children weighing less than 7 kg. When used to treat fever, Emifen should not be used long term or given to children under the age of 1 year. The usual dose in children is 20 mg per kg of bodyweight each day, in divided doses. This can be given as follows: 1-2 years: One 2.5 ml (50 mg) dose three/four times a day 3-7 years: One 5 ml (100 mg) dose three/four times a day 8-12 years: Two 5 ml (200 mg) doses three/four times a day The doctor may choose to increase this dose in children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. This dose should not exceed 40mg/kg bodyweight daily in divided doses. Warnings and precautions Do not take Emifen suspension and tell your doctor or pharmacist if the answer to any of the following questions is 'YES’: Are you pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or are you breast-feeding? Emifen Suspension may make it more difficult to become pregnant. You should inform your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or if you have problems becoming pregnant. Are you sensitive (allergic) to any of the ingredients in Emifen suspension? Some people may be sensitive to the sunset yellow, methyl hydroxybenzoate, propyl hydroxybenzoate and If you develop an unexpected rash, sore eyes, sore mouth or difficulty breathing whilst taking the medicine, stop taking it and contact your doctor for advice. Do you have, or have you previously had, a stomach ulcer or other gastric complaint? Do you have a condition which increases your tendency to bleeding? Do you suffer from asthma or have you ever had an allergic reaction or suffered from wheezing after taking ibuprofen, aspirin or other anti-inflammatory pain killers? Do you suffer from swelling and irritation inside the nose? Do you suffer from liver or kidney disease? Do you suffer from heart disease? Do you have an infection? Side Effects STOP TAKING Emifen and seek immediate medical help if you experience: Signs of aseptic meningitis such as severe headache, high temperature, stiffness of the neck or intolerance to bright light. Signs of intestinal bleeding such as Passing blood in your faeces (stools/motions) Passing black tarry stools Vomiting any blood or dark particles that look like coffee grounds Other side effects Common (affects up to 1 in 10 people): Feeling dizzy or tired Diarrhoea, wind, constipation Headache Storage Information Do not store above 30°C. Store in a dry place. Protect from light. Drug Interactions Some medicines that are anti-coagulants (i.e. thin blood/prevent clotting e.g. aspirin/acetylsalicyclic acid, warfarin, ticlodipine), some medicines that reduce high blood pressure (ACE-inhibitors such as captopril, beta-blockers such as atenolol, or angiotensin-II receptor antagonists such as losartan) and other medicines may affect or be affected by treatment with ibuprofen. You should therefore always seek the advice of your doctor or pharmacist before you use ibuprofen with other medicines. In particular you should tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following medicines in addition to those mentioned above: Diuretics (water) Cardiac glycosides, such as digoxin, used to treat heart conditions Lithium Zidovudine (an anti-viral drug) Steroids (used in the treatment of inflammatory conditions) Methotrexate (used to treat certain cancers and rheumatoid arthritis) Medicines known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (ssris), used for the treatment of depression Antibiotics called quinolones such as ciprofloxacin Ingredients The active substance in Emifen Suspension is ibuprofen BP.