IBUPROFEN KERN PHARMA 400 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS

2. What you need to know before taking Ibuprofen Kern Pharma 400 mg

Do not take Ibuprofen Kern Pharma 400 mg

• If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to ibuprofen, other medications of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug group (NSAIDs), aspirin, or any of the other components of this medication. Allergic reactions may include: skin rash with itching, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue, nasal discharge, difficulty breathing, or asthma.

• If you have a severe liver or kidney disease.
• If you have had a stomach or duodenal ulcer or have suffered a perforation of the digestive tract.
• If you vomit blood.
• If you have black stools or bloody diarrhea.
• If you have bleeding disorders or blood coagulation disorders, or are taking anticoagulants (medications used to "thin" the blood). If it is necessary to use anticoagulant medications at the same time, your doctor will perform blood coagulation tests.
• If you have severe heart failure.
• If you are in the third trimester of pregnancy.

Warnings and precautions

Consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before starting to take this medication.

With ibuprofen, signs of allergic reaction to this medication have been reported, such as respiratory problems, swelling of the face and neck (angioedema), and chest pain. Stop using Ibuprofeno Kern Pharma immediately and contact your doctor or emergency medical services immediately if you notice any of these signs.

Tell your doctor:

• If you have edema (fluid retention).
• If you have or have had any heart disorder or high blood pressure.
• If you have asthma or any other respiratory disorder.
• If you have an infection; see the "Infections" section below.
• If you have kidney or liver disease, are over 60 years old, or need to take the medication for a prolonged period (more than 1 to 2 weeks), your doctor may need to perform regular checks. Your doctor will indicate the frequency of these checks.
• If you experience symptoms of dehydration, e.g., severe diarrhea or vomiting, take plenty of fluids and contact your doctor immediately, as ibuprofen may cause kidney failure due to dehydration.

• If you have had or developed an ulcer, bleeding, or perforation in the stomach or duodenum, which may be manifested by intense or persistent abdominal pain and/or black stools, or even without previous warning symptoms. This risk is higher when using high doses and prolonged treatments, in patients with a history of peptic ulcer, and in elderly patients. In these cases, your doctor will consider the possibility of associating a stomach-protecting medication.
• If you are taking medications that alter blood coagulation, such as oral anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents of the type of acetylsalicylic acid. You should also discuss the use of other medications that may increase the risk of such bleeding, such as corticosteroids and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants.
• If you have Crohn's disease (a chronic disease in which the immune system attacks the intestine, causing inflammation that usually produces bloody diarrhea) or ulcerative colitis, as medications of the type of Ibuprofeno Kern Pharma 400 mg may worsen these conditions.
• If you are being treated with diuretics (medications to increase urine production), as your doctor should monitor your kidney function.
• If you have systemic lupus erythematosus (a chronic disease that affects the immune system and can affect various vital organs, the nervous system, blood vessels, skin, and joints), as it may cause aseptic meningitis (inflammation of the meninges, which are the membranes that protect the brain and spinal cord, not caused by bacteria).
• If you have acute intermittent porphyria (a metabolic disease that affects your blood and can cause symptoms such as reddish urine color, blood in urine, or liver disease), so that your doctor can assess the convenience or not of treatment with ibuprofen.
• If you experience headaches after prolonged treatment, do not take higher doses of the medication.
• It is possible that allergic reactions may occur with this medication.
• Your doctor will perform stricter monitoring if you receive ibuprofen after undergoing major surgery.
• It is advisable not to take this medication if you have chickenpox.

It is important to use the smallest dose that relieves/controls the pain and not to take this medication for longer than necessary to control your symptoms.

Skin reactions

Be especially careful with Ibuprofeno Kern Pharma:

Severe skin reactions, such as exfoliative dermatitis, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP), have been reported in association with ibuprofen treatment. Discontinue Ibuprofeno Kern Pharma treatment and seek immediate medical attention if you notice any of the symptoms related to these severe skin reactions described in section 4.

Cardiovascular precautions

Anti-inflammatory/analgesic medications like Ibuprofeno may be associated with a small increased risk of heart attack or stroke, especially when used in high doses. Do not exceed the recommended dose or treatment duration.

You should discuss your treatment with your doctor or pharmacist before taking Ibuprofeno Kern Pharma if:

• you have heart problems, including heart failure, angina (chest pain), or if you have had a heart attack, bypass surgery, peripheral arteriopathy (circulation problems in the legs or feet due to narrowing or blockage of the arteries), or any type of stroke (including a "mini-stroke" or transient ischemic attack "TIA").
• you have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, a family history of heart disease or stroke, or if you are a smoker.

Similarly, this type of medication may cause fluid retention, especially in patients with heart failure and/or high blood pressure (hypertension).

Precautions during pregnancy and in women of childbearing age

Because the administration of medications like Ibuprofeno has been associated with an increased risk of congenital anomalies/abortions, it is not recommended to take this medication during the first and second trimester of pregnancy unless it is strictly necessary. In these cases, the dose and duration will be limited to the minimum possible.

In the third trimester, the administration of Ibuprofeno is contraindicated.

For women of childbearing age, it should be taken into account that medications like Ibuprofeno have been associated with a decrease in fertility.

Infections

Ibuprofeno may mask the signs of an infection, such as fever and pain. Consequently, Ibuprofeno may delay the appropriate treatment of the infection, which may increase the risk of complications. This has been observed in bacterial pneumonia and bacterial skin infections related to chickenpox. If you take this medication while having an infection and the symptoms of the infection persist or worsen, consult a doctor without delay.

Using Ibuprofeno Kern Pharma with other medications

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using or have recently used any other medication, including those purchased without a prescription.

The following medications may interfere and should not be taken with Ibuprofeno without consulting your doctor:

• Other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like acetylsalicylic acid.
• Antiplatelet agents (prevent the formation of blood clots or thrombi in blood vessels) such as ticlopidine.
• Anticoagulant medications (e.g., to treat coagulation problems/prevent coagulation, e.g., acetylsalicylic acid, warfarin, ticlopidine).
• Lithium (medication used to treat depression). Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medication.
• Methotrexate (to treat cancer and inflammatory diseases). Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medication.
• Mifepristone (abortion inducer).
• Digoxin and other cardiac glycosides (used to treat heart disorders).
• Hydantoins like phenytoin (used to treat epilepsy).
• Sulfonamides like sulfamethoxazole and cotrimoxazole (used to treat certain bacterial infections).
• Corticosteroids like cortisone and prednisolone.
• Diuretics (medications used to increase urine production).
• Pentoxifylline (to treat intermittent claudication).
• Probenecid (used in patients with gout or with penicillin in infections).
• Quinolone antibiotics like norfloxacin.
• Sulfinpyrazone (for gout).
• Sulfonylureas like tolbutamide (for diabetes).
• Tacrolimus or cyclosporine (used in organ transplants to prevent rejection).
• Zidovudine (medication against the AIDS virus).
• Medications that lower high blood pressure (ACE inhibitors like captopril, beta-blockers like atenolol, and angiotensin-II receptor antagonists like losartan).
• Thrombolytics (medications that dissolve blood clots).
• Aminoglycoside antibiotics like neomycin.
• Herbal extracts: Ginkgo biloba tree.

Other medications may also affect or be affected by treatment with Ibuprofeno Kern Pharma. Therefore, you should always consult your doctor or pharmacist before using Ibuprofeno Kern Pharma with other medications.

The use of ibuprofen may alter the following laboratory tests:

• Bleeding time (may be prolonged for 1 day after stopping treatment)
• Blood glucose concentration (may decrease)
• Creatinine clearance (may decrease)
• Hematocrit or hemoglobin (may decrease)
• Blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine and potassium concentrations (may increase)
• Liver function tests: increased transaminase values

Tell your doctor if you are going to undergo a clinical analysis and are taking or have recently taken ibuprofen.

Using Ibuprofeno Kern Pharma 400 mg with food and beverages

You can take it alone or with food. In general, it is recommended to take it before meals or with milk to reduce the possibility of stomach discomfort.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using any medication.

Ibuprofen should not be taken during pregnancy, especially during the third trimester (see section precautions during pregnancy and in women of childbearing age). It may cause kidney and heart problems in your fetus. It may affect your and your baby's ability to bleed and delay or prolong labor more than expected. You should not take ibuprofen during the first 6 months of pregnancy unless it is clearly necessary and as indicated by your doctor. If you need treatment during this period or while trying to become pregnant, you should take the minimum dose for the shortest possible time. From the 20th week of pregnancy, ibuprofen may cause kidney problems in your fetus if taken for more than a few days, which may cause low levels of amniotic fluid surrounding the baby (oligohydramnios) or narrowing of a blood vessel (ductus arteriosus) in the baby's heart. If you need treatment for more than a few days, your doctor may recommend additional monitoring.

Although only small amounts of the medication pass into breast milk, it is recommended not to take ibuprofen for prolonged periods during breastfeeding.

Therefore, if you become pregnant or are breastfeeding, consult your doctor.

Driving and using machines

If you experience dizziness, vertigo, vision changes, or other symptoms while taking this medication, do not drive or use hazardous machinery. If you only take one dose of ibuprofen or for a short period, you do not need to take special precautions.

3. How to take Ibuprofeno Kern Pharma 400 mg

Follow your doctor's instructions for taking Ibuprofeno exactly. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Your doctor will indicate the duration of treatment with Ibuprofeno. Do not stop treatment before, as the expected results will not be achieved. Similarly, do not use Ibuprofeno for longer than indicated by your doctor.

The effective lowest dose should be used for the shortest time necessary to relieve symptoms. If you have an infection, consult your doctor without delay if the symptoms (such as fever and pain) persist or worsen (see section 2).

This medication is administered orally. Patients with stomach discomfort should take the medication with milk and/or during meals.

Adults:

In adults and adolescents from 12 to 18 years, take one tablet (400 mg) every 6 to 8 hours, depending on the intensity of the condition and response to treatment.

In some cases, higher doses may be required, but in any case, it is recommended not to exceed the maximum daily dose of 2400 mg in adults and 1600 mg in adolescents from 12 to 18 years.

Use in children:

The use of this medication is not recommended in children weighing less than 40 kg or under 12 years, as the dose of ibuprofen it contains is not suitable for the recommended dosage in these children.

Use in elderly:

If you are over 60 years old, your doctor may prescribe a lower dose than usual. If so, the dose should only be increased once your doctor has checked that you tolerate the medication well.

Patients with kidney and/or liver disease:

If you have kidney or liver disease, your doctor may prescribe a lower dose than usual. If so, take the exact dose prescribed by your doctor.

If you think the effect of Ibuprofeno Kern Pharma 400 mg is too strong or too weak, tell your doctor or pharmacist.

If you take more Ibuprofeno Kern Pharma 400 mg than you should

If you have taken more Ibuprofeno Kern Pharma 400 mg than you should, or if a child has accidentally ingested the contents of the package, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately, or contact the Toxicology Information Service, phone: 91 562 04 20, or go to the nearest hospital to find out about the risk and ask for advice on the measures to be taken, indicating the medication and the amount ingested. It is recommended to take the package and the package leaflet of the medication to the healthcare professional.

Symptoms of overdose may include: stomach pain, nausea, vomiting (which may contain blood), indifference, sleepiness, headache, involuntary eye movements, ringing in the ears, confusion, and lack of muscle coordination. More severe symptoms may appear, such as intestinal bleeding, low blood pressure, low body temperature, metabolic acidosis, convulsions, altered kidney function, coma, adult respiratory distress, and transient respiratory arrest in children (after ingesting large amounts).

At high doses, symptoms such as drowsiness, chest pain, palpitations, loss of consciousness, convulsions (mainly in children), weakness, and dizziness, blood in urine, low potassium levels in the blood, chills, and breathing problems have been reported.

If a severe overdose has occurred, the doctor will take the necessary measures.

In case of ingestion of significant amounts, activated charcoal should be administered. Stomach emptying will be considered if large amounts have been ingested and within 60 minutes after ingestion.

If you forget to take Ibuprofeno Kern Pharma 400 mg

Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten doses.

If you forget to take your corresponding dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if the time for the next dose is near, skip the forgotten dose and take the next dose at the usual time.

4. Possible Adverse Effects

Like all medications, this medication can produce adverse effects, although not all people suffer from them.

The adverse effects of medications like Ibuprofen are more common in people over 65 years of age.

The incidence of adverse effects is lower in short treatments and if the daily dose is below the maximum recommended dose.

The frequencies are established according to the following classification: very frequent (in more than 1 in 10 patients); frequent (between 1 and 10 in 100 patients); uncommon (between 1 and 10 in 1,000 patients); rare (between 1 and 10 in 10,000 patients); very rare (in less than 1 in 10,000 patients); frequency unknown (cannot be estimated from available data).

The following adverse effects have been observed:

Gastrointestinal:

The most frequent adverse effects that occur with medications like Ibuprofen are gastrointestinal: peptic ulcers, digestive hemorrhages, perforations (in some cases fatal), especially in elderly patients. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, flatulence, constipation, heartburn, abdominal pain, blood in stool, vomiting blood, oral thrush, worsening of ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's disease have also been observed. Less frequently, gastritis has been observed.

Other adverse effects are:

Uncommon: inflammation of the oral mucosa with ulcer formation.

Rare: esophageal inflammation, esophageal narrowing (esophageal stenosis), exacerbation of intestinal diverticulitis, hemorrhagic colitis (gastroenteritis with bloody diarrhea).

Very rare: pancreatitis.

Cardiovascular:

Medications like Ibuprofen may be associated with a moderate increased risk of suffering a heart attack ("myocardial infarction") or stroke.

Chest pain, which can be a sign of a potentially severe allergic reaction called Kounis syndrome.

Edema (fluid retention), arterial hypertension, and heart failure have also been observed in association with treatments with medications of the type Ibuprofeno Kern Pharma 400 mg.

Cutaneous:

Discontinue treatment with Ibuprofeno Kern Pharma and seek immediate medical attention if you notice any of the following symptoms:

• Reddish patches, not elevated, in a target or circular shape on the trunk, often with blisters in the center, skin peeling, mouth ulcers, throat, nose, genitals, and eyes. These severe skin rashes can be preceded by fever and flu-like symptoms [exfoliative dermatitis, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis].
• Widespread skin rash, elevated body temperature, and swollen lymph nodes (DRESS syndrome).
• Widespread, red, and scaly rash, with bumps under the skin and blisters, accompanied by fever. Symptoms usually appear at the start of treatment (acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis).

Medications like Ibuprofeno may be associated, in very rare cases, with severe blistering reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome (widespread erosions affecting the skin and two or more mucous membranes and purple-colored lesions, preferably on the trunk) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (erosions on mucous membranes and painful lesions with necrosis and shedding of the epidermis).

Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms: A severe skin reaction known as DRESS syndrome can occur. The symptoms of DRESS syndrome include: skin rash, lymph node inflammation, and elevated eosinophils (a type of white blood cell).

Other adverse effects are:

Frequent: skin rash.

Uncommon: skin redness, itching or skin swelling, purpura (purple spots on the skin).

Very rare: hair loss, erythema multiforme (skin lesion), skin reactions due to light influence, inflammation of the skin blood vessels.

Exceptionally, severe skin infections and soft tissue complications can occur during chickenpox.

Unknown frequency: widespread, red, scaly rash, with bumps under the skin and blisters, mainly located on skin folds, trunk, and upper limbs, accompanied by fever at the start of treatment (acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis). Stop taking Ibuprofeno Kern Pharma if you experience these symptoms and seek immediate medical attention. See also section 2.

Immune System:

Uncommon: transient edema in areas of the skin, mucous membranes, or sometimes in viscera (angioedema), nasal mucosa inflammation, bronchospasm (bronchial spasm that prevents air from passing into the lungs).

Rare: severe allergic reactions (anaphylactic shock). In case of severe generalized hypersensitivity reaction, facial swelling, tongue and larynx swelling, bronchospasm, asthma, tachycardia, hypotension, and shock may occur.

Very rare: joint pain and fever (lupus erythematosus).

Central Nervous System:

Frequent: fatigue or drowsiness, headache, and dizziness or feeling of instability.

Rare: paresthesia (sensation of numbness, tingling, burning, etc., more frequent in hands, feet, arms, or legs).

Very rare: aseptic meningitis. In most cases where aseptic meningitis has been reported with ibuprofen, the patient had some form of autoimmune disease (such as systemic lupus erythematosus or other collagen diseases), which was a risk factor. The symptoms of aseptic meningitis observed were neck stiffness, headache, nausea, vomiting, fever, or disorientation.

Psychiatric:

Uncommon: insomnia, anxiety, restlessness.

Rare: disorientation or confusion, nervousness, irritability, depression, psychotic reaction.

Auditory:

Frequent: vertigo. Uncommon: ringing or buzzing in the ears.

Rare: hearing difficulty.

Ocular:

Uncommon: vision changes.

Rare: abnormal or blurred vision.

Blood:

Rare: decreased platelets, decreased white blood cells (may manifest as frequent infections with fever, chills, or sore throat), decreased red blood cells (may manifest as difficulty breathing and skin pallor), decreased granulocytes (a type of white blood cell that can predispose to infections), pancytopenia (deficiency of red, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood), agranulocytosis (significant decrease in granulocytes), aplastic anemia (bone marrow failure to produce different types of cells), or hemolytic anemia (premature destruction of red blood cells). The first symptoms are: fever, sore throat, superficial mouth ulcers, flu-like symptoms, extreme fatigue, nosebleeds, and skin bleeding.

Very rare: prolonged bleeding time.

Renal:

Based on experience with NSAIDs in general, cases of interstitial nephritis (kidney disorder), nephrotic syndrome (disorder characterized by protein in the urine and body swelling), and renal failure (sudden loss of kidney function) cannot be excluded.

Hepatic:

Medications like Ibuprofeno may be associated, in rare cases, with liver damage.

Other rare adverse effects are: hepatitis (liver inflammation), liver function abnormalities, and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes).

Unknown frequency: liver failure (severe liver deterioration).

General:

Worsening of inflammation during infectious processes.

To date, no severe allergic reactions have been reported with Ibuprofeno, although they cannot be ruled out. The manifestations of this type of reaction could be fever, skin rash, abdominal pain, severe and persistent headache, nausea, vomiting, facial swelling, tongue and throat swelling, difficulty breathing, asthma, palpitations, hypotension (lower than usual blood pressure), or shock.

If any of the following adverse effects appear, discontinue treatment and seek immediate medical attention:

• Allergic reactions such as skin rashes, facial swelling, wheezing in the chest, or difficulty breathing.
• Vomiting blood or coffee grounds-like vomit.
• Blood in stool or bloody diarrhea.
• Severe stomach pain.
• Severe skin peeling or blistering.
• Severe or persistent headache.
• Yellowing of the skin (jaundice).
• Signs of severe hypersensitivity (allergy) (see above in this section).
• Swelling of the limbs or fluid accumulation in the arms or legs.

Reporting of Adverse Effects

If you experience any type of adverse effect, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse, even if it is a possible adverse effect that does not appear in this leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Pharmacovigilance System for Human Use Medicines: https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting adverse effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medication.

5. Storage of Ibuprofeno Kern Pharma 400 mg

Keep this medication out of sight and reach of children.

No special storage conditions are required.

Do not use this medication after the expiration date shown on the packaging after "CAD". The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.

Medications should not be disposed of through wastewater or household waste. Deposit the packaging and medications you no longer need at the SIGRE Point in your usual pharmacy. In case of doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and medications you no longer need. This will help protect the environment.

6. Package Contents and Additional Information

Composition of Ibuprofeno Kern Pharma 400 mg Tablets

• The active ingredient is ibuprofen. Each tablet contains 400 mg of ibuprofen.
• The other ingredients are: cornstarch, pregelatinized cornstarch, microcrystalline cellulose, colloidal silicon dioxide, and magnesium stearate in the tablet core, and hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, polyoxyl 40 stearate, titanium dioxide (E-171), propylene glycol, and polyethylene glycol in the coating.

Appearance of the Product and Package Contents

Ibuprofeno Kern Pharma 400 mg are white, round tablets. They are presented in blister packs in cartons of 30 tablets.

Marketing Authorization Holder

Kern Pharma, S.L.

Venus, 72 - Pol. Ind. Colón II

08228 Terrassa – Barcelona

Spain

Manufacturer

Kern Pharma, S.L.

Venus, 72 - Pol. Ind. Colón II

08228 Terrassa – Barcelona

Spain

or

SAG MANUFACTURING, S.L.

Carretera Nacional I, Km 36

San Agustín de Guadalix 28750

Madrid, Spain

Date of the Last Revision of this Leaflet: January 2024

Detailed and updated information on this medication is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es/.