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Indications - Ibuprofen is indicated in the following indications- Rheumatoid arthritis Osteoarthritis Gouty arthritis Juvenile polyarthritis Ankylosing spondylitis Synovitis Low back pain Dysmenorrhoea Fever Migraine Soft tissue injuries Pain & Inflammation in dental and musculoskeletal origin.

Dosage & Administration - Adults: The dose is initially, 400 mg 3 times daily. A dose of 2400 mg daily should not be exceeded. Children: 3-6 months (body-weight over 5 kg): ½ tsp (2.5 ml) 3 times daily; max. 30 mg/kg daily in 3-4 divided doses. 6 months-1 year: ½ tsp (2.5 ml) 3-4 times daily; max. 30 mg/kg daily in 3-4 divided doses. 1-4 years: 1 tsp (5 ml) 3 times daily; max. 30 mg/kg daily in 3-4 divided doses. 4-7 years: 1½ tsp (7.5 ml) 3 times daily; max. 30 mg/kg daily in 3-4 divided doses. 7-10 years: 2 tsp (10 ml) 3 times daily; upto 30 mg/kg (max. 2.4 gm) daily in 3-4 divided doses. 10-12 years: 3 tsp (15 ml) 3 times daily; upto 30 mg/kg (max. 2.4 gm) daily in 3-4 divided doses. children weighing less than 5 kg: Not recommended for children weighing less than 5 kg. In juvenile rheumatoid arthritis: up to 30-40 mg/kg of body weight daily in 3-4 divided doses may be taken or as directed by the physician.

Side Effects - Upset stomach, vomiting, heartburn, nausea may occur.

Contraindications - Ibuprofen is contraindicated in patients who have shown the previous hypersensitivity to Ibuprofen, and in patients with severe or active peptic ulceration.

Others - Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse effects of Ibuprofen on the developing fetus cannot be fully excluded. Ibuprofen should not be used during pregnancy and for nursing mothers unless the potential benefits to the mothers outweigh the potential risks.