IBU-ratiopharm direct 400mg

IBU-ratiopharm direct 400mg in detail

The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

How to use?
Take the medicine. The powder dissolves on the tongue and is swallowed with the saliva.

Duration of use?
Adults should not use the medicine for more than 3 days for fever or for more than 4 days for pain without medical advice. Adolescents should not use the medicine for more than 3 days without medical advice. If the symptoms worsen, medical advice should generally be sought.

Overdosage?
An overdose can cause headaches, dizziness, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, a drop in blood pressure, drowsiness and breathing difficulties. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor immediately.

Forgotten to take it?
Continue taking the medicine as normal (i.e. not double the amount) at the next prescribed time.

As a general rule: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing for infants, small children and older people. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautionary measures.

A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information in the package leaflet. Since the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.

The medicine must
- protected from heat
- protected from moisture (e.g. in a tightly closed container)
- in the dark (e.g. in the outer carton)
What are the arguments against using it?

Always:
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
- Blood formation disorders
- Ulcers in the digestive tract, also in the past
- Active bleeding, such as
- Cerebral hemorrhages
- Bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract, also in the past
- Severely impaired liver function
- Severely impaired kidney function
- Severe heart failure
- Severe dehydration

Under certain circumstances - talk to your doctor or pharmacist:
- Gastrointestinal complaints
- Inflammatory bowel diseases, also in the past, such as
- Crohn's disease
- ulcerative colitis
- Blood clotting disorder
- high blood pressure
- Coronary heart disease (circulatory disorders of the heart muscle)
- Possible risk of vasoconstriction of the heart, as with
- Increased fat concentration in the blood
- Diabetes mellitus (diabetes)
- Smoking
- Circulatory disorders of the periphery (e.g. arms, legs)
- Circulatory disorders of the cerebral vessels
- Collagenoses (changes in the connective tissue area), such as
- Lupus erythematosus
- Mixed collagenosis (inflammatory rheumatic collagenosis)
- Porphyria (metabolic disease)
- Major surgery that has taken place recently
- Chickenpox

Which age group should be considered?
- Children under 12 years of age: The medicine must not be used.
- Elderly patients aged 65 and over: Treatment should be well coordinated with your doctor and carefully monitored, e.g. through close monitoring. The desired effects and undesirable side effects of the drug may be increased or reduced in this group.

What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: Consult your doctor. Various considerations play a role in whether and how the medicine can be used during pregnancy.
- Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor or pharmacist. They will check your particular situation and advise you accordingly as to whether and how you can continue breastfeeding.

If you have been prescribed the medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk associated with the use of a contraindication.what adverse effects can occur?

- Gastrointestinal complaints, such as
- nausea
- vomiting
- Heartburn
- Flatulence
- diarrhea
- Constipation
- Abdominal pain
- Bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract
- Tarry stools, please consult a doctor immediately if they occur
- Inflammation of the stomach lining
- Ulcers in the digestive tract, which can very rarely break through
- headaches
- dizziness
- Insomnia
- Tiredness
- irritability
- excitement
- hypersensitivity reactions of the skin, such as
- skin rash
- itching
- Attacks of shortness of breath
- Visual disturbances, please consult a doctor immediately if they occur

If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

The information provided here is based primarily on side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.
- The ability to react may be impaired even when used as directed, especially at higher doses or in combination with alcohol. Pay particular attention if you are driving or operating machinery (including household machinery) that could injure you.
- In case of pain or fever, do not use for longer than specified in the package leaflet without medical advice!
- Prolonged use of painkillers can lead to headaches caused by the painkiller. Talk to your doctor to prevent your headaches from becoming chronic.
- The habitual use of painkillers can lead to permanent kidney damage. If several painkillers are combined, or if one painkiller contains several active ingredients, the risk of this increases.
- Caution: Patients with nasal polyps, chronic respiratory infections, asthma or a tendency to allergic reactions such as hay fever: the medicine may trigger an asthma attack or a severe allergic skin reaction. Therefore, consult your doctor before use.
- Take care if you are allergic to painkillers!
- Take care if you are intolerant to fructose (fruit sugar). If you have to follow a diabetes diet, you should take the sugar content into account.
- Take care if you are intolerant to glucose. If you have to follow a diabetes diet, you should take the sugar content into account.
- There may be medicines with which interactions occur. You should therefore generally inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medicine you are already taking before starting treatment with a new medicine. This also applies to medicines that you buy yourself, use only occasionally or have been using for some time.
- Alcohol consumption should be avoided as far as possible during long-term treatment. Occasional alcohol consumption in small quantities is permitted, but not together with the medication.
How does the ingredient of the medicine work?

The active ingredient belongs to a group of substances that are effective against both pain and inflammation and can reduce fever. All three effects are primarily based on the inhibition of an endogenous substance called prostaglandin. This substance must be present as a messenger substance so that pain can be felt, inflammatory reactions can be started or the body temperature can be raised.

Application

- Mild to moderate pain, such as:- Headache- Toothache- Menstrual pain- Fever

Dosage

General dosage recommendation:1 sachet 1-3 times dailyAdolescents from 12 years and adults
(over 40 kg body weight)at intervals of 6 hours, regardless of the mealIf you have a sensitive stomach, it is recommended to take the medicine during a meal.