IBUDOL 400 MG ORAL SUSPENSION

Introduction

Package Leaflet: Information for the User

Ibudol 400 mg Oral Suspension

Ibuprofen

Read the entire package leaflet carefully before starting to take this medication, as it contains important information for you.

Follow the administration instructions for the medication contained in this package leaflet or as indicated by your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.

• Keep this package leaflet, as you may need to read it again.
• If you need advice or more information, consult your pharmacist.
• If you experience side effects, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse, even if they are not listed in this package leaflet. See section 4.
• You should consult a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 3 days in case of fever or 5 days (3 days in children and adolescents) in case of pain.

Contents of the Package Leaflet:

1. What is Ibudol and what is it used for
2. What you need to know before taking Ibudol
3. How to take Ibudol
4. Possible side effects
5. Storage of Ibudol
6. Package contents and additional information

1. What is Ibudol and what is it used for

Ibudol is presented as an oral suspension to be taken directly from the sachet or dissolved in water.

Ibuprofen, the active ingredient of this medication, acts by reducing pain and fever.

It is indicated in adults and adolescents from 12 years old and weighing more than 40 kg for the symptomatic relief of occasional mild or moderate pain, such as headaches, dental pain, menstrual pain, muscle pain (cramps) or back pain (lumbago), as well as in febrile conditions.

2. What you need to know before taking Ibudol

Do not take Ibudol:

• If you are allergic to ibuprofen, other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (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 or pharmacist before starting to take this medication.

Ibuprofen has been associated with signs of allergic reaction to this medication, such as respiratory problems, swelling of the face and neck (angioedema), and chest pain. Stop using Ibudol immediately and contact your doctor or the emergency medical service immediately if you observe any of these signs.

Tell your doctor:

• If you have edema (fluid retention).
• If you have or have had heart problems 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, drink plenty of fluids and contact your doctor immediately, as ibuprofen may cause kidney failure in this case due to dehydration.
• If you have had or developed an ulcer, bleeding, or perforation in the stomach or duodenum, which may be manifested by severe abdominal pain or persistent pain and/or black stools, or even without prior warning symptoms.

This risk is higher when high doses and prolonged treatments are used, 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 protective 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 this type may worsen these conditions.
• If you are being treated with diuretics (medications used 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.
• 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 essential 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 Ibudol:

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 Ibudol treatment and seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms related to these severe skin reactions described in section 4.

Cardiovascular precautions

Anti-inflammatory/analgesic medications like ibuprofen 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 ibuprofen 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).

Infections

Ibudol may mask the signs of an infection, such as fever and pain. Consequently, Ibudol may delay 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.

Children and adolescents

There is a risk of kidney damage in dehydrated adolescents.

Using Ibudol 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.

Ibudol may affect or be affected by other medications. For example:

• Anticoagulant medications (e.g., to treat coagulation problems/prevent coagulation, e.g., acetylsalicylic acid, warfarin, ticlopidine).
• Medications that lower high blood pressure (e.g., ACE inhibitors like captopril, beta-blockers like atenolol, and angiotensin II receptor antagonists like losartan).
• Baclofen (used to treat involuntary and persistent muscle contractions).
• Lithium (a medication used to treat depression). Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medication.
• Methotrexate (for cancer and inflammatory diseases). Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medication.
• Mifepristone (an 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 (for intermittent claudication).
• Probenecid (used in patients with gout or with penicillin in infections).
• Antibiotics of the quinolone group like norfloxacin.
• Ion exchange resins like cholestyramine (used to lower blood cholesterol levels).
• Sulfinpyrazone (for gout).
• Sulfonylureas like tolbutamide (for diabetes).
• Tacrine (used to treat Alzheimer's disease).
• Tacrolimus or cyclosporine (used in organ transplants to prevent rejection).
• Zidovudine (an anti-HIV medication).
• Thrombolytics (medications that dissolve blood clots).
• Aminoglycoside antibiotics like neomycin.
• Voriconazole or fluconazole, used for fungal infections.
• Herbal extracts: Ginkgo biloba tree.

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

Interference with laboratory tests

Taking 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

If you are going to undergo any diagnostic test (including blood tests, urine tests, skin tests using allergens, etc.), inform your doctor that you are taking this medication, as it may alter the results.

Taking Ibudol with food, drinks, and alcohol

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

Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medication.

Pregnancy:

Precautions during pregnancy and in women of childbearing age

Because the administration of medications of this type has been associated with an increased risk of congenital anomalies/abortions, it is not recommended to administer it 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. It may cause kidney and heart problems in your fetus. It may affect your and your baby's tendency 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.

In the third trimester, the administration of this medication is contraindicated.

For women of childbearing age, it should be noted that medications of this type have been associated with a decrease in fertility.

Breastfeeding:

Although the levels of the medication in breast milk are negligible, it is recommended to consult your doctor in cases of long-term treatment or high doses during breastfeeding.

Driving and using machines

If you experience dizziness, vertigo, vision changes, or other symptoms while taking this medication, you should not drive or operate machinery. If you only take one dose of ibuprofen or for a short period, it is not necessary to take special precautions.

Ibudol contains maltitol liquid and sodium

This medication contains maltitol liquid. If your doctor has indicated that you have an intolerance to certain sugars, consult with them before taking this medication.

Patients on low-sodium diets should note that this medication contains 58 mg of sodium per 400 mg sachet.

3. How to take Ibudol

Follow the administration instructions for the medication contained in this package leaflet or as indicated by your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. In case of doubt, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.

Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest necessary time 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).

The recommended dose is:

Adults and adolescents (weighing more than 40 kg) from 12 years old:

Take one 400 mg sachet every 6-8 hours, if necessary. Do not take more than 3 sachets (1200 mg) in 24 hours.

Children and adolescents:

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

Elderly patients (> 65 years):

The dosage should be established by the doctor, as it may be necessary to reduce the usual dose. Elderly patients are more likely to experience side effects, so the dose may need to be reduced. Consult your doctor.

Patient with kidney, liver, or heart disease:

In patients with mild or moderate disease, the initial dose should be reduced. Ibuprofen should not be used in patients with severe renal, hepatic, or cardiac failure.

Method of administration

This medication is administered orally.

Ibudol is a suspension. It should be homogenized before taking by pressing the top and bottom of the sachet with your fingers several times. It can be taken directly from the sachet or diluted in water. In case of gastrointestinal upset, it is recommended to take the medication with meals.

Always use the smallest effective dose. The administration of the preparation is subject to the appearance of pain or fever. As they disappear, the medication should be discontinued.

If your symptoms worsen, if the fever persists for more than 3 days or the pain for more than 5 days (3 days in adolescents), you should consult your doctor.

If you take more Ibudol than you should

If you have taken more Ibudol 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 bring the package and the package leaflet of the medication to the healthcare professional.

The symptoms of an 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 temporary cessation of breathing 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 the 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.

If you forget to take Ibudol

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.

If you have any other questions about the use of this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. Possible Adverse Effects

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

The adverse effects of medications like Ibudol 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.

Frequencies have been defined as follows: very frequent (may affect more than 1 in 10 patients), frequent (may affect up to 1 in 10 patients), infrequent (may affect up to 1 in 100 patients), rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 patients), very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 patients), and unknown frequency (cannot be estimated from available data).

The following adverse effects have been observed:

Gastrointestinal:

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

Other adverse effects are:

Infrequent: 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 with 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 ibuprofen-type medications.

Dermatological:

Stop treatment with Ibudol and seek immediate medical attention if you notice any of the following symptoms:

• Reddish patches, target-like or circular on the trunk, often with blisters in the center, skin peeling, mouth ulcers, throat, nose, genitals, and eyes. These severe skin eruptions 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 with ibuprofen 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. DRESS syndrome symptoms include: skin rash, lymph node inflammation, and elevated eosinophils (a type of white blood cell).

Other adverse effects are:

Frequent: skin rash.

Infrequent: skin redness, itching or swelling of the skin, 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 on skin folds, trunk, and upper limbs, accompanied by fever at the start of treatment (acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis). Stop taking Ibudol if you experience these symptoms and seek immediate medical attention. See also section 2.

Immune System:

Infrequent: transient edema in skin, mucous membranes, or sometimes in viscera (angioedema), nasal mucosa inflammation, bronchospasm (bronchial spasm that prevents air from passing to 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 (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 suffered from 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:

Infrequent: insomnia, anxiety, restlessness.

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

Auditory:

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

Rare: hearing difficulty.

Ocular:

Infrequent: vision alteration.

Rare: abnormal or blurred vision.

Hematological:

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 paleness), 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 cell types), 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 with ibuprofen 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 ibuprofen, 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 occur, stop treatment and seek immediate medical attention:

• Allergic reactions such as skin rashes, facial swelling, wheezing, or difficulty breathing.
• Vomiting blood or coffee-ground-like material.
• 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 not listed in this leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Medicines and Health Products Agency's website: https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting adverse effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medication.

5. Storage of Ibudol

Keep this medication out of sight and reach of children.

Store in the original packaging.

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 unused medications at the pharmacy's SIGRE point. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and unused medications. This will help protect the environment.

6. Package Contents and Additional Information

Composition of Ibudol

• The active ingredient is Ibuprofen. Each sachet contains 400 mg of ibuprofen.
• The excipients are: Sodium benzoate (E-211), anhydrous citric acid, sodium citrate, sodium saccharin, sodium chloride, hypromellose, xanthan gum, liquid maltitol, thaumatin (E-957), strawberry flavor, glycerol, and purified water.

Appearance of Ibudol and Package Contents

Viscous oral suspension, white in color, with a characteristic strawberry odor,

Presented in thermosealed sachets formed by an aluminum complex (polyester, aluminum, polyethylene, polyester, and polyethylene).

Each package contains 20 sachets.

Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer

Kern Pharma, S.L.

Venus, 72 - Pol. Ind. Colón II

08228 Terrassa - Barcelona

Spain

Date of the Last Revision of this Leaflet:July 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/