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Kidofen duo is a drug that has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic properties. The combination of paracetamol and ibuprofen allows the preparation to reach the pain site and quickly eliminate it.
Kidofen duo – action
Kidofen duo is a preparation whose components are ibuprofen i paracetamolwhich makes it much stronger and faster. These active substances complement each other and are well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Ibuprofen inhibits the action of the enzyme cyclooxygenase, prevents aggregation, i.e. clumping of platelets, reduces pain and reduces temperature. Paracetamol while, although there is no anti-inflammatory effect like Ibuprofen, it relieves pain and prevents fever.
Kidofen duo – use and dosage
Kidofen duo is used to combat fever and different kinds of pain – both with low and high pain intensity, and even in the case of postoperative pain. However, there are many contraindications to use the drug. You cannot take the drug if you are allergic to any of its ingredients, but also to acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Otherwise, after using the drug, they may appear symptomssuch as an asthma attack or bronchospasm. People who suffer from kidney, heart or liver failure and blood coagulation disorders cannot take the drug. Contraindicated it is used in people who have had gastric or duodenal ulcer disease, or who suffer from other ailments related to the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, tell your doctor about high blood pressure, heart problems or allergies, even if they have been in the past.
The drug is taken orally after a meal. Dose and frequency is determined by the doctor who prescribes the preparation. The maximum dose of ibuprofen is 20-30 mg / kg body weight per day in divided doses, administered according to the following schedule:
- Children 2-5 years of age (10-20 kg body weight) 5 ml 3-4 times a day; children 6-12. years of age (21-40 kg body weight) 5-10 ml 3-4 times a day.
- Adults and children after the age of 12: 10 ml every 4 hours, no more than 60 ml per day.
Do not use in children up to the age of 2.
It should be remembered that 5 ml of suspension contains 2 g of sucrose, which is important for people with diabetes. Do not exceed recommended dosesas this will not increase the effectiveness of the drug, but can only endanger your health. The manufacturer of the drug Kidofen Duo is Aflofarm Farmacja Polska.
Kidofen duo – pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not use any medication without consulting a doctor. Contraindications to receive Kidofenu duo they occur when the woman is in the third trimester of pregnancy, while in the first and second trimesters, taking the drug is allowed only if the doctor decides to do so. He may prescribe the drug and allow its use only if he deems it necessary and not harmful to the health and life of the child.
Kidofen duo – side effects
The most common symptoms include headache, dizziness, indigestion, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, flatulence, and gastrointestinal bleeding.
The use of the drug does not affect the ability to drive vehicles and perform activities related to the use of machines and other mechanical devices. It’s worth it though You should be particularly carefulas this medicine may make you feel sleepy, dizzy or tired. In such a case of the occurrence of these symptoms, the above-mentioned activities should be abandoned.