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Brufen Active Ointment, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Cream. It is typically used for the treatment of Fever, Pain. The alternative uses of Brufen Active Ointment have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Brufen Active Ointment depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Brufen Active Ointment can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Brufen Active Ointment normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Brufen Active Ointment is Moderate for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Brufen Active Ointment's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Asthma, Bleeding, Stomach Infection must refrain from the use of Brufen Active Ointment since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Brufen Active Ointment have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Brufen Active Ointment have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Brufen Active Ointment is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Brufen Active Ointment is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Brufen Active Ointment safe for pregnant women?
Brufen may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Brufen again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Brufen Active Ointment safe during breastfeeding?
Brufen has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Brufen Active Ointment on the Kidneys?
Brufen may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Brufen Active Ointment on the Liver?
Brufen can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Brufen Active Ointment on the Heart?
Use of Brufen may be dangerous for the heart. Do not use it without doctor's advice.
Brufen Active Ointment should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Brufen Active Ointment unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Brufen Active Ointment habit forming or addictive?
Brufen Active Ointment does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Brufen Active Ointment as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Brufen Active Ointment only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Brufen Active Ointment is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Brufen Active Ointment
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Brufen Active Ointment with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Brufen Active Ointment
Consumption of alcohol and Brufen Active Ointment together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, Brufen is safe to be used in children. It is the only drug which is approved to be used in children over 3 months of age. It has a good tolerability profile in children because of which it is used for the management of inflammation, mild pains, and fever in them. The pediatrician will direct you the correct dose and way to give it to your child.
During pain caused due to an injury, the brain releases a chemical known as prostaglandins. This chemical is also often responsible for causing fever, swelling or inflammation. Ibuprofen blocks the synthesis of this chemical and exerts its action.
No, Brufen does not contain any sulfa moeity. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
Brufen should be taken as long as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Longterm use is associated with various adverse effects like stomach upset, kidney damage, heart problems, etc., therefore, stop the usage if you experience any adverse effect.
Yes, the risk of a heart disease increases with the intake of Brufen, especially during a long-term use, in comparison to those people who do not use Brufen. The drug should be avoided if you have had a history heart attack or cardiac ailments. You must inform your doctor if someone in your family had a heart attack or a stroke, if you smoke, or if you have ever had high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. Call for the emergency help right away if you experience slurred speech, shortness of breath, chest pain or weakness in one side of the body.
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