💊 Ibuprofen Tablet 200 mg
📘 Description:
Ibuprofen 200 mg tablet is a widely used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for relief of mild to moderate pain, inflammation, and fever. It is available over-the-counter (OTC) in many countries and is often used in both acute and chronic conditions.
🔬 Formulation:
- Active Ingredient: Ibuprofen
- Strength: 200 mg per tablet
- Route: Oral
- Form: Tablet / Caplet (sometimes chewable or soft gel forms)
🧪 Nature / Mechanism of Action:
- Drug Class: NSAID (Propionic acid derivative)
- Mechanism of Action:
- Inhibits cyclooxygenase enzymes (COX-1 and COX-2)
- ↓ Prostaglandin synthesis
- Result: ↓ Inflammation, ↓ Pain, ↓ Fever
🩺 Uses / Indications:
| Condition | Use |
|---|---|
| Headache | Pain relief |
| Toothache | Dental pain |
| Menstrual cramps | Dysmenorrhea |
| Muscle aches / back pain | Musculoskeletal pain |
| Fever | Antipyretic |
| Minor arthritis | Anti-inflammatory support |
| Common cold/flu | Symptom relief (aches, fever) |
✅ Advantages:
- Fast-acting (onset within 30 minutes)
- Available OTC → easy access
- Well tolerated in short-term use
- Lower risk of GI side effects than aspirin
- Can be combined with paracetamol for enhanced effect
⚠️ Precautions:
Avoid or use with caution in:
- Gastric ulcers, GERD
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
- Liver impairment
- Heart disease / hypertension (↑ cardiovascular risk with long-term use)
- Asthma (may cause bronchospasm in some)
- Pregnancy (Avoid in 3rd trimester; caution earlier
📦 Storage:
- Store at room temperature (15–25°C)
- Keep away from moisture and heat
- Keep out of reach of children