Dexibuprofen tablets for pain and inflammation

About dexibuprofen

Anti-inflammatory painkillers like dexibuprofen are also called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or sometimes just 'anti-inflammatories'. Dexibuprofen is prescribed to treat painful conditions such as arthritis, sprains and strains, period (menstrual) pain, and dental pain.

Dexibuprofen works by blocking the effect of natural substances in your body, called cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzymes. These enzymes help to make other chemicals in the body, called prostaglandins. Some prostaglandins are produced at sites of injury or damage, and cause pain and inflammation. By blocking the effect of COX enzymes, fewer prostaglandins are produced, which means pain and inflammation are eased.

Before taking dexibuprofen

Some medicines are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and sometimes a medicine can only be used if extra care is taken. For these reasons, before you start taking dexibuprofen, it is important that your doctor knows:

• If you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other NSAID (such as aspirin, naproxen, diclofenac, and indometacin), or to any other medicine.

• If you have ever had a problem with bleeding from the stomach or intestines, such as from a peptic or duodenal ulcer.

• Si padece asma o cualquier otro trastorno alérgico.

• Si padece una enfermedad cardiaca o un problema vascular o circulatorio.

• Si está embarazada, esperando un bebé o en período de lactancia.

• Si alguna vez ha tenido problemas de coagulación de la sangre.

• If you have an inflammatory bowel disorder such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.

• Si tiene la tensión alta.

• Si padece un trastorno del tejido conjuntivo como el lupus eritematoso sistémico. Se trata de una enfermedad inflamatoria que también recibe el nombre de lupus o LES.

• Si tiene algún problema con el funcionamiento de su hígado, o si tiene algún problema con el funcionamiento de sus riñones.

• Si está tomando otros medicamentos. Esto incluye cualquier medicamento que esté tomando y que pueda adquirirse sin receta, así como medicamentos a base de plantas y complementarios.

How to take dexibuprofen

• Before you start the treatment, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from inside the pack. It will give you more information about dexibuprofen, and it will also provide you with a full list of the side-effects which you could experience from taking it.

• You will be prescribed one 300 mg tablet to take either two or three times daily. Your doctor will tell you which is the right dose for you. Take the tablets exactly as your doctor tells you to.

• Take dexibuprofen with food; during a mealtime is ideal. This will help to protect your stomach from side-effects such as indigestion and stomach irritation. Most people find it helps to swallow the tablet with a drink of water.

• Si olvida tomar una dosis, tómela en cuanto se acuerde (a menos que sea casi la hora de la siguiente dosis, en cuyo caso tome la siguiente dosis cuando corresponda y omita la dosis olvidada). No tome dos dosis juntas para compensar la dosis olvidada.

Aproveche al máximo su tratamiento

• Your doctor will try to prescribe you the lowest dose for the shortest time in order to reduce the risk of side-effects. If you need to take dexibuprofen for a long time, your doctor may want to prescribe another medicine along with it to protect your stomach from irritation.

• Try to keep any regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress, and is especially important if you are taking dexibuprofen for a long-term condition.

• If you have asthma, symptoms such as wheeze or breathlessness can be made worse by anti-inflammatories such as dexibuprofen. If this happens to you, you should stop taking the tablets and see your doctor as soon as possible.

• Se sabe que existe un pequeño aumento del riesgo de problemas cardíacos y vasculares en las personas que toman algunos analgésicos antiinflamatorios a largo plazo. Su médico se lo explicará y le recetará la dosis más baja adecuada durante el menor tiempo posible para reducir el riesgo. No tome más de la dosis recomendada.

• If you buy any medicines, check with a pharmacist that they are safe to take with an anti-inflammatory like dexibuprofen. This is because you should not take these tablets with any other anti-inflammatory painkiller, some of which are available in cold and flu remedies which can be bought 'over the counter'.

• Si va a someterse a una operación o a un tratamiento dental, comunique a la persona que vaya a realizar el tratamiento qué medicamentos está tomando.

Can dexibuprofen cause problems?

Along with their useful effects, most medicines can cause unwanted side-effects although not everyone experiences them. The table below contains some of the most common ones associated with dexibuprofen. The best place to find a full list of the side-effects which can be associated with your medicine, is from the manufacturer's printed information leaflet supplied with the medicine. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following continue or become troublesome.

Important: if you experience any of the following less common but possibly serious symptoms, stop taking dexibuprofen and contact your doctor for advice straightaway:

• Si tiene dificultades respiratorias, como sibilancias o disnea.

• Si presenta cualquier signo de reacción alérgica, como hinchazón alrededor de la boca o la cara, o una erupción cutánea con picor intenso.

• If you pass blood or black stools, bring up blood, or have severe tummy (abdominal) pains.

Si experimenta cualquier otro síntoma que crea que puede deberse a los comprimidos, hable con su médico o farmacéutico para que le aconsejen.

How to store dexibuprofen

• Mantenga todos los medicamentos fuera del alcance y de la vista de los niños.

• Almacenar en un lugar fresco y seco, lejos del calor y la luz directos.
  

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