ibuprofen is a drug reuse In Spanish, it works to reduce fever and reduce inflammation.In a country like ours, close to 8 million Spaniards Take this drug daily; it should be remembered that its insane use may cause serious health problems.
ibuprofen is a drug NSAIDs (NSAIDs). Not only does it relieve fever symptoms, it can also treat muscle pain, arthritis, menstrual periods, the common cold, toothache, and backache.Generally speaking, take sufficient dose and according to Supervision by health personnel,very safe. However, significant side effects may occur in some cases.
correct dosage
As with all things, the maximum dose of ibuprofen a person can consume in a day it’s different Depends on age, sex, weight, health and personal tolerance.Therefore, the following medications must be followed Indications from your doctor or the package insert.
according to Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS), the maximum daily adult dose is 2,400 mg. And among adolescents (ages 12 to 18), 1,600 mg.if this is the case long-term administrationshould be adjusted to the lowest maintenance dose sufficient to control symptoms.
In Spain, 400 or 600 mg tablets are usually prescribed. Knowing that the recommended dose for adults and teens over 14 is one capsule every 6 or 8 hours, let’s do the math.
danger of overdose
AEMPS has warned of the dangers of abusing codeine and ibuprofen combination drugs in a report. Risk passes’Cases of renal, gastrointestinal and metabolic toxicitysome with fatal consequences”.
Underdosing can cause serious damage to the stomach. Increased risk of gastrointestinal damage and side effects, among which we found:
- Ulcers and bleeding.
- allergy.
- Gastrointestinal irritation.
- liver damage.
- Kidney problems.
- hypertension.