Ibuprom Max – composition, action, indications and contraindications

Ibuprom Max is one of the most popular over-the-counter medications with analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties. Thanks to the increased dose of ibuprofen, Ibuprom Max can also be used in cases of intense pain of high intensity. What does Ibuprom Max contain in its composition and how are the Ibuprom Max Sprint preparations different from it? Jjk should look like its dosage and what are the contraindications to its use?

Ibuprom Max – basic information and composition

Ibuprom Max to a popular pain reliever, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic drug, which you can buy over the counter in all pharmacies and in many drugstores, shops and supermarkets.

It is available in the form of round, white, sugar-coated tablets, sold in various sizes. The company US Pharmacia sp. Z oo is responsible for its production and distribution. Ibuprom Max is a stronger version of Ibuprom – it contains twice the dose of the active substance – ibuprofen.

What is the composition of Ibuprom Max? One tablet contains 400 mg of the active ingredient, i.e. ibuprofen. It is a drug from the group of so-called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). In addition to it, a number of auxiliary substances were also used, such as:

1. core composition: lactose, povidone, maize starch, talc, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, colloidal anhydrous silica;
2. shell composition: sucrose, corn starch, titanium dioxide, carnauba wax, white wax, talc, magnesium stearate.

Find out more: NSAIDs – non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

The following are currently available for sale Ibuprom Max packaging:

1. 1 blister of 12 tablets;
2. 2 blisters of 12 tablets – 24 tablets;
3. 24 tablets in a bottle with a screw cap;
4. 48 pieces in a bottle with a screw cap.

Depending on your needs, you can choose the right option for you.

An extension of the Ibuprom Max drug is the series Ibuprom Max Sprintwhich has been enriched with auxiliary substances accelerating the absorption of ibuprofen (including macrogol or potassium hydroxide). Thanks to this, the drug works much faster. Ibuprom Max Sprint is available in capsules for oral use.

Ibuprom Max – indications for use

In what situations can Ibuprom Max help? It has an anti-inflammatory effect – so it fights inflammation, which is often the cause of pain. The indications for taking Ibuprom Max are primarily mild to moderate pain of various origins, including:

1. sharp muscle pains;
2. sharp bone pains;
3. acute migraine headaches;
4. sharp postoperative pains;
5. sharp menstrual pains;
6. neuralgia;
7. headaches;
8. arthralgia;
9. pain in the lumbosacral region of the spine;
10. toothache;
11. fever accompanying flu, colds and other infectious diseases.

Check also: How is myofascial pain syndrome manifested?

Ibuprom Max – contraindications

Due to the mechanism of action of Ibuprom Max and Ibuprom Max Sprint, there are quite numerous contraindications to their use. In some cases, they may lead to health and life-threatening complications and side effects. They absolutely should not take them:

1. children under the age of 12;
2. women in the third trimester of pregnancy;
3. people who are allergic to ibuprofen or any of the excipients of the drug, as well as to other drugs from the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
4. People with a history of allergy symptoms such as runny nose, bronchial asthma or urticaria after taking acetylsalicylic acid or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
5. patients with stomach ulcer and / or duodenum (active or in the past), as well as patients with perforation or bleeding;
6. people who are taking other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs concomitantly, especially COX-2 inhibitors;
7. people struggling with severe liver, kidney or heart failure;
8. patients with hemorrhagic diathesis.

Only on the recommendation of a doctor and under his close supervision, with extreme caution Ibuprom Max should be used when:

1. you suffer from lupus erythematosus or mixed connective tissue disease;
2. the patient is struggling with arterial hypertension or impaired heart, kidney or liver function;
3. you suffer from blood clotting disorders;
4. the patient has diseases of the digestive system or chronic inflammatory bowel diseases, e.g. ulcerative colitis or Lesniewski-Crohn’s disease;
5. you have or have had asthma in the past;
6. the patient is taking other medications in parallel, especially diuretics, anticoagulants, cardiac medications or corticosteroids.

In the case of any other coexisting diseases, the use of Ibuprom Max and Ibuprom Max Sprint should always be carefully consulted with a doctor. It is also important to carefully observe the body’s reaction to the drug used and to react quickly if any unusual or disturbing symptoms appear, especially in the digestive system. Do not delay if you notice anything that worries you – it’s best to see a doctor as soon as possible.

Ibuprom Max – dosage

In acute treatment it is used one Ibuprom Max tablet orally every 4 hoursunless your doctor tells you otherwise. You should not take more than 3 tablets a day. If a dose is missed, a double dose should not be taken later to compensate for it.

It should also be remembered that this drug should not be used for more than 3 days without consulting a doctor – Ibuprom Max is intended for short-term use. A medical consultation is required if symptoms persist or even worsen, or if new, previously unknown symptoms appear.

What to do in the event of an overdose of Ibuprom Max? In this case, you should visit a doctor or the nearest hospital for an opinion on the patient’s condition and possible threats to his health, and advice on what further actions should be taken. Common symptoms of an ibuprofen overdose include:

1. nausea and vomiting;
2. stomach pains;
3. diarrhea;
4. nystagmus;
5. Headache;
6. ringing in the ears and confusion.

After taking high doses, symptoms may be more severe and include, among others, heart palpitations, hematuria, seizures, breathing problems and even unconsciousness. Severe ibuprofen poisoning they can also lead to acute kidney failure and severe liver damage. In such cases, it is therefore important to act quickly and to initiate appropriate symptomatic and (if necessary) life support treatment.

Ibuprom Max – possible side effects

As with the use of almost any drug, side effects may occur when taking Ibuprom Max. The set of possible side effects includes:

1. common (in 1 to 10 patients out of 100 using the drug): heartburn, flatulenceabdominal pain, gas, diarrhea constipation, nausea, vomiting, slight gastrointestinal bleeding, which may lead to anemia;
2. uncommon (in 1 to 10 patients in 1000 using the drug): allergic reactions such as rash itching whether attacks of breathlessness (sometimes with drop in blood pressure), dizziness, insomnia, agitation, fatigue, irritability, blurred vision, gastrointestinal ulceration, ulcerative stomatitis, gastritis, exacerbation of colitis or Crohn’s disease.
3. occurring rarely (in 1 to 10 out of 10 users of the drug): Tinnitus, necrosis of the renal papilla.

Other side effects are very rare. More information on potential side effects can be found in the package insert of Ibuprom Max or Ibuprom Max Sprint. The leaflet is also available on the Internet on the manufacturer’s website.

Ibuprom Max — dinner

How much does Ibuprom Max cost? Exact prices vary depending on where you purchased them, but are usually within the following frames:

1. a package of 12 tablets – from 7 to 10 zlotys;
2. package of 24 tablets – from 10 to 15 zlotys;
3. package of 48 tablets – from 18 to 14 zlotys.

The prices of Ibuprom Max Sprint are very similar to those you have to pay for Ibuprom Max.

Also read: Paracetamol, ibuprofen, and aspirin are not suitable for the treatment of chronic pain. They can do “more harm than good”

Before use, read the leaflet, which contains indications, contraindications, data on side effects and dosage as well as information on the use of the medicinal product, or consult your doctor or pharmacist, as each drug used improperly is a threat to your life or health. Do you need a medical consultation or an e-prescription? Go to halodoctor.pl, where you will get online help – quickly, safely and without leaving your home. Now you can use e-consultation also free of charge under the National Health Fund.