Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen
Some patients may already take a daily low-dose of aspirin, in these cases do not prescribe NSAIDs as these can increase the risk of gastro-intestinal side-effects.
For mild to moderate odontogenic, post-operative or inflammatory pain, an appropriate 5-day regimen is:
Ibuprofen Tablets, 400 mg
Send: 20 tablets
Label: 1 tablet four times daily, preferably after food
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Ibuprofen Oral Suspension*, 100 mg/5 ml or Ibuprofen Tablets, 200 mg |
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6 – 11 months |
50 mg four times daily, preferably after food |
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1–3 years |
100 mg three times daily, preferably after food |
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4–6 years |
150 mg three times daily, preferably after food |
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7–9 years |
200 mg three times daily, preferably after food |
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10–11 years |
300 mg three times daily, preferably after food |
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12–17 years |
300–400 mg four times daily, preferably after food |
For adults:
Ibuprofen Tablets, 400 mg
Send: 20 tablets
Label: 1 tablet four times daily, preferably after food
For children:
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Ibuprofen Oral Suspension*, 100 mg/5 ml or Ibuprofen Tablets, 200 mg |
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6 – 11 months |
50 mg four times daily, preferably after food |
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1–3 years |
100 mg three times daily, preferably after food |
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4–6 years |
150 mg three times daily, preferably after food |
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7–9 years |
200 mg three times daily, preferably after food |
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10–11 years |
300 mg three times daily, preferably after food |
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12–17 years |
300–400 mg four times daily, preferably after food |