Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, it is safe to use the Ipecee for as long as it is prescribed by a doctor. However, in some people it may cause some adverse reactions in which case, they should immediately speak to their doctor. 

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Ipecee can cause weight gain. Weight gain is one of the adverse effects of taking it as it causes fluid retention or worsens the existing fluid retention. It is therefore important that if you notice these changes in your body and immediately speak to a doctor in case of an adverse reaction to Ipecee. Do not use it for long-term until and unless recommended.

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Ipecee is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which is used for the treatment of tenderness, swelling, stiffness, and pain associated with osteoarthritis in which there is a breakdown of the lining of the joints, and rheumatoid arthritis in which there is swelling of the lining of the joints. It is also used for alleviation of the menstrual pain, before and during the menstrual cycle. It is also used to relieve fever and pain associated with a headache, minor aches, sprains, common cold, toothache, and backache. It also shows the antiplatelet effect which means it prevents the formation of blood clots. Ipecee is used for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis (a chronic skin disease causing scaling and swelling), gouty arthritis (which develops from the built up of some chemical in the joints) and ankylosing spondylitis (arthritis that affects the spine).

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

No, Ipecee is not a muscle relaxant. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug which is used to relieve pain and inflammation associated with aches, sprains, and strains. 

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

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.