Sapofen syrup ingredients
Sapofen syrup contains the active substance "ibuprofen" 100 mg/5 ml, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory substance, which helps to relieve inflammation and pain.
Sapofen junior syrup uses
Sapofen is used to relieve:
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headache.
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Rheumatic pains.
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Muscle pain.
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Back pain.
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Migraines.
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Period pain.
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Tooth pain.
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Nerve pain.
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Relieve the symptoms of the common cold.
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Fever.
Sapofen syrup dose
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Adult dosage and those older than 12 years: 4 - 6 teaspoons 3 times daily.
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You must not exceed more than 24 teaspoons (2400 mg/120 ml) per day.
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Sapofen syrup dose for children from 8 - 12 years: 2 teaspoons 3 or 4 times daily.
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Sapofen syrup dose for children from 3 - 7 years: 1 teaspoon (5 ml) 3 or 4 times daily.
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Sapofen syrup dose for children from 1 - 2 years: 1⁄2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) 3 or 4 times per day.
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The usual dose for children is generally 20 mg per kilogram of a child's weight.
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Sapofen syrup is not used for children weighing less than 7 kg.
Sapofen syrup side effects
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Nausea.
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Vomiting.
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Diarrhea.
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indigestion.
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Abdominal pain.
Sapofen Contraindications
Sapofen syrup is not used in case of:
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Hypersensitivity to the ingredients of the drug or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID).
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Ulcers, bleeding or perforation of the stomach.
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Take aspirin at a dose of 75 mg per day or more, or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs).
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Severe heart failure.
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Severe kidney or liver failure.
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Pregnancy, especially in the trimester.
Precautions
The doctor should be consulted before taking Sapofen syrup, especially in the case of:
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Asthma.
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Ulcerative colitis.
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Crohn's disease.
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Persistent headaches.
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Kidney or liver problems.
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Heart problems.
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Systemic lupus erythematosus
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Chickenpox.
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High blood pressure.
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High cholesterol levels in the blood.
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stroke.
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Smoking.
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Pregnancy, especially in the first 6 months.
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Cholecystectomy.
Sapofen for Pregnant
The doctor should be consulted before taking Sapofen during pregnancy, and should not be taken in the last three months of it.
Sapofen and lactation
The doctor should be consulted before taking Sapofen during the breastfeeding period.
Drug interactions
The doctor should be consulted before taking Sapofen along with any other medication, especially:
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Other painkillers.
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Paracetamol.
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Aspirin.
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Anticoagulants, like warfarin.
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Mifepristone (abortion medication).
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Diuretics.
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corticosteroids.
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Lithium.
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Antibiotics.
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Antidepressants.
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Excess caffeine intake (coffee or tea and some soft drinks).
Preservation and storage of the drug
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Keep at a temperature below 30 ° C.
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Keep out of children's reach.
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The medicine will expire after 30 days of first opening.
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The drug is not used after expiry.
