Package Leaflet: Information for the User
Ibuprofen (Arginine) Normon 600 mg Granules for Oral Solution EFG
Read the entire package leaflet carefully before starting to take this medication, as it contains important information for you.
Contents of the Package Leaflet
Ibuprofen (Arginine) Normon belongs to a group of medications called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
This medication is used in adults and adolescents from 14 years of age for the treatment of fever, moderate pain including migraine and primary dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation), treatment of arthritis (inflammation of the joints, including hands and feet, leading to swelling and pain), juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis (a chronic condition that causes cartilage damage), ankylosing spondylitis (inflammation that affects the joints of the spine), and non-rheumatic inflammation.
Do not take Ibuprofen (Arginine) Normon
Warnings and Precautions
Inform your doctor or pharmacist or nurse before starting to take Ibuprofen (Arginine) Normon:
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-protecting medication.
It is essential that you use the smallest dose that relieves/controls the pain and do not take this medication for longer than necessary to control your symptoms.
Avoid concomitant administration with other NSAIDs, including COX-2 inhibitors.
Precautions in Elderly Patients
Elderly patients have a higher frequency of adverse reactions to NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), especially gastrointestinal bleeding and perforation, which can be fatal.
Cardiovascular Precautions
Anti-inflammatory/analgesic medications like ibuprofen may be associated with a small increased risk of suffering a 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 (arginine) if:
Similarly, this type of medication may cause fluid retention, especially in patients with heart failure and/or high blood pressure (hypertension).
Respiratory Disorders
Ibuprofen should be used with caution when administered to patients who have or have a history of bronchial asthma, chronic rhinitis, or allergic diseases, as ibuprofen has been reported to cause bronchospasm, urticaria, or angioedema in these patients.
Severe Adverse Skin Reactions (SASR)
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 treatment with Ibuprofeno (Arginina) Normon and seek immediate medical attention if you notice any of the symptoms related to these severe skin reactions described in section 4.
Children and Adolescents
There is a risk of kidney failure in dehydrated children and adolescents.
The use of this medication is not recommended in children or adolescents under 14 years of age, as the dose of ibuprofen it contains is not suitable for the recommended dosage in these patients.
Precautions during Pregnancy and in Women of Childbearing Age
Since the administration of medications of the type of ibuprofen (arginine) 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.
In the third trimester, the administration of ibuprofen (arginine) is contraindicated.
For women of childbearing age, it should be taken into account that medications of the type of ibuprofen (arginine) have been associated with a decrease in fertility.
Interference with Analytical Tests
Other Medications and Ibuprofen (Arginine) Normon
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or may need to take any other medication.
Ibuprofen (arginine) may affect or be affected by other medications. For example:
The following medications may interfere and should not be taken with ibuprofen (arginine) without consulting your doctor:
Other medications may also affect or be affected by treatment with ibuprofen (arginine). Therefore, you should always consult your doctor or pharmacist before using ibuprofen (arginine) with other medications.
Taking Ibuprofen (Arginine) Normon with Food, Drinks, and Alcohol
It is recommended to take the sachets of ibuprofen (arginine) granules together with water or another liquid. You can take them alone or with food. In general, it is recommended to take it during meals or immediately after eating to reduce the possibility of stomach discomfort. Alcohol consumption during treatment may increase the risk of gastrointestinal adverse reactions.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
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.
Ibuprofen (arginine) should not be taken during pregnancy, especially during the third trimester (see section precautions during pregnancy and in women of childbearing age).
Minimal amounts of ibuprofen and its degradation products are excreted in breast milk. As no adverse effects are known in the infant, it is not usually necessary to interrupt breastfeeding during short-term use at recommended doses.
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, you should not drive or use hazardous machinery. If you only take one dose of ibuprofen (arginine) or take it for a short period, it is not necessary to take special precautions.
Ibuprofen (Arginine) Normon Contains Aspartame, Glucose, Sucrose, and Sodium
This medication contains 30 mg of aspartame in each sachet.
Aspartame contains a source of phenylalanine that may be harmful in case of phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare genetic disease in which phenylalanine accumulates because the body is unable to eliminate it properly.
This medication contains glucose. If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to certain sugars, consult with them before taking this medication.
It may harm teeth.
This medication contains sucrose. If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to certain sugars, consult with them before taking this medication.
It may harm teeth.
This medication contains less than 1 mmol of sodium (23 mg) per sachet; it is essentially "sodium-free".
Follow the administration instructions for this medication exactly as indicated by your doctor or pharmacist. In case of doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.
Your doctor will indicate the duration of treatment with ibuprofen. Do not stop treatment beforehand, as this will not achieve the expected results. Similarly, do not use this medication for longer than indicated by your doctor.
The lowest effective dose should be used for the shortest time necessary to relieve symptoms. If you have an infection, consult a doctor immediately if symptoms (such as fever and pain) persist or worsen (see section 2).
This medication is administered orally. The contents of a sachet are dissolved in a glass of water and ingested after preparing the corresponding solution.
Patients with stomach discomfort should take the medication with milk or during/after meals.
Adults
In adults and adolescents from 14 to 18 years old, the recommended dose is one sachet (600 mg of ibuprofen) 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 2,400 mg in adults and 1,600 mg in adolescents from 14 to 18 years old.
Use in children and adolescents
The use of this medication is not recommended in children or adolescents under 14 years old, as the dose of ibuprofen it contains is not suitable for the recommended dosage in these patients.
Use in elderly patients
In elderly patients, the dosage should be established by the doctor, as there may be a need to reduce the usual dose.
Use in patients with kidney and/or liver disease
If you have kidney and/or liver disease, your doctor may prescribe a lower dose than usual. If so, take the exact dose prescribed by your doctor.
If you take moreIbuprofen (Arginine) Normonthan you should
In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult a doctor or pharmacist or the Toxicology Information Service immediately, telephone: 91 562 04 20, indicating the medication and the amount ingested, or go to the nearest hospital to find out about the risk and ask for advice on the measures to be taken.
Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting (which may contain bloody sputum), gastrointestinal bleeding (see also section 4 below), diarrhea, dizziness, spasms, hypotension, depression of the nervous system (reduced consciousness), headache, ringing in the ears, confusion, and involuntary eye movement.
Nervousness, drowsiness, disorientation, or coma may also occur. Occasionally, patients develop convulsions.
At high doses, symptoms of 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 difficulties have been reported.
Additionally, the prothrombin time/INR may be prolonged, probably due to interference with the action of circulating coagulation factors. Acute kidney failure and liver damage may occur. It is possible that asthma may worsen in asthmatic patients. There is also a possibility of low blood pressure and reduced breathing.
In case of ingestion of significant amounts, activated charcoal should be administered. Stomach emptying will be considered if significant amounts have been ingested and within 60 minutes following ingestion.
If you forget to takeIbuprofen (Arginine) Normon
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 doubts about the use of this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Like all medications, this medication can cause adverse effects, although not all people suffer from them.
Adverse effects of medications like ibuprofen (arginine) are more common in people over 65 years old.
The incidence of adverse effects is lower in short treatments and if the daily dose is below the maximum recommended dose.
Frequencies are established according to the following classification: very frequent (may affect more than 1 in 10 patients); frequent (may affect up to 1 in 100 patients); uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 patients); rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 patients); very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 patients); unknown frequency (cannot be estimated from available data).
The following adverse effects have been observed:
Infections and infestations
Very rare: Exacerbation of inflammation-related infections (e.g., development of necrotizing fasciitis) coinciding with the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Note: If signs of infection or worsening occur during treatment with ibuprofen, it is recommended to go to the doctor immediately, in case antibiotic/anti-infective therapy needs to be initiated.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Rare: Aplastic anemia (insufficiency of the bone marrow to produce different types of cells).
Very 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 pale skin), decreased granulocytes (a type of white blood cell that can predispose to infections), pancytopenia (deficiency of red, white, and platelet cells in the blood), agranulocytosis (very significant decrease in granulocytes), hemolytic anemia (premature destruction of red blood cells). The first symptoms are: fever, sore throat, superficial ulcers in the mouth, flu-like symptoms, extreme fatigue, nasal and skin bleeding. Prolongation of bleeding time.
Immune system disorders
Uncommon: Allergic reaction, hypersensitivity reactions with skin rash and itching, as well as asthma attacks (possibly along with a drop in blood pressure).
Rare: Anaphylaxis (generalized allergic reaction).
Very rare: Severe hypersensitivity reactions (these can be characterized by swelling of the face, tongue, and larynx with bronchospasm, dyspnea, tachycardia, and hypotension that can include potentially fatal shock).
Note: In the event of these symptoms, which can occur with the first use, immediate medical attention is required.
Psychiatric disorders
Uncommon: Insomnia, anxiety, restlessness.
Rare: Psychotic reaction, nervousness, irritability, depression, confusion, disorientation.
Nervous system disorders
Frequent: Fatigue or drowsiness, headache, and dizziness or feeling of instability.
Uncommon: Insomnia, excitement, irritability.
Rare: Paresthesia (sensation of numbness, tingling, prickling, 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.
Eye disorders
Uncommon: Vision disturbances.
Rare: Abnormal or blurred vision.
Unknown frequency: Papilledema (inflammation of the optic nerve).
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Frequent: Vertigo.
Uncommon: Ringing or buzzing in the ears.
Rare: Hearing difficulty.
Cardiac disorders
Medications like ibuprofen (arginine) may be associated with a moderate increase in the risk of suffering a heart attack ("myocardial infarction") or stroke.
Very rare: Palpitations, heart failure.
Unknown frequency: Cardiac failure. Chest pain, which can be a sign of a potentially serious allergic reaction called Kounis syndrome.
Vascular disorders
Edema (fluid retention), hypertension, and heart failure have also been observed in association with treatments with medications like ibuprofen (arginine).
Very rare: Hypertension.
Unknown frequency: Arterial thrombosis.
Respiratory disorders
Uncommon: Asthma, worsening of asthma, bronchospasm, dyspnea (breathing difficulty).
Unknown frequency: Throat irritation.
Gastrointestinal disorders
The most frequent adverse effects that occur with medications like ibuprofen (arginine) are gastrointestinal: peptic ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding, perforations (in some cases fatal), especially in elderly patients.
Frequent: Gastrointestinal disorders such as heartburn (acidity, reflux), abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, flatulence, diarrhea, constipation, and mild gastrointestinal bleeding that can cause anemia in exceptional cases.
Uncommon: Gastrointestinal ulcers, potentially with bleeding and perforation, ulcerative stomatitis, exacerbation of colitis and Crohn's disease, melena (blood in stool), gastritis.
Rare: Vomiting blood.
Very rare: Esophageal inflammation, pancreatitis, intestinal stenosis.
Unknown frequency: Anorexia.
Hepatobiliary disorders
Rare: Liver damage, hepatitis (inflammation of the liver), liver function abnormalities, and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes).
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Frequent: Skin rash.
Uncommon: Redness of the skin, itching or swelling of the skin, purpura (purple spots on the skin).
Rare: Anaphylactic reaction.
Very rare: Medications like ibuprofen (arginine) may be associated, in very rare cases, with severe blistering reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome (widespread erosions affecting the skin and at least two 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).
Hair loss, erythema multiforme (skin lesion). Exceptionally, severe skin infections and soft tissue complications can occur during chickenpox.
Unknown frequency: Photosensitivity (skin reactions due to light influence), worsening of skin reactions. 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).
Generalized red scaly rash, with bumps under the skin and blisters located mainly in skin folds, trunk, and upper limbs, accompanied by fever at the start of treatment (acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis). Stop taking ibuprofen if you experience these symptoms and seek immediate medical attention. See also section 2.
Renal and urinary disorders
Rare: Hematuria (presence of blood in the urine).
Very rare: Edema (signs that may indicate kidney disease, which can sometimes include kidney failure); kidney tissue damage (papillary necrosis), increased serum uric acid concentration.
Based on experience with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in general, cases of interstitial nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, and kidney failure cannot be excluded.
General disorders
Very rare: Worsening of inflammation during infectious processes.
Unknown frequency: Edema.
Investigations
Rare: Abnormal liver function tests.
Unknown frequency: Abnormal kidney function tests.
To date, no serious allergic reactions have been reported with ibuprofen (arginine), although they cannot be ruled out. The manifestations of this type of effect could be fever, skin rash, abdominal pain, severe and persistent headache, nausea, vomiting, angioedema, swelling of the face, tongue, and throat, breathing difficulties, asthma, palpitations, hypotension (decrease in blood pressure), or shock.
If any of the following adverse effects occur, discontinue treatment and go to your doctor immediately:
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 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.
Keep this medication out of sight and reach of children.
No special storage conditions are required. Keep in the original packaging to protect from light and moisture.
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 pharmacy's SIGRE point. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and medications you no longer need. This will help protect the environment.
Appearance of Ibuprofen (Arginine) Normon and package contents
Sachets with granules for oral solution. It is presented in the form of white granules with a characteristic orange odor.
It is presented in packages with 20, 40, and 500 sachets.
Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer
LABORATORIOS NORMON, S.A.
Ronda de Valdecarrizo, 6 – 28760 Tres Cantos – Madrid (SPAIN)
Date of the last revision of thisleaflet:November 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.
You can access detailed and updated information about this medication by scanning the QR code included in the leaflet and packaging with your smartphone. You can also access this information at the following internet address: https://cima.aemps.es/cima/dochtml/p/69679/P_69679.html
The average price of IBUPROFEN (ARGININE) NORMON 600 mg ORAL SOLUTION GRANULES in October, 2025 is around 2.5 EUR. Prices may vary depending on the region, pharmacy, and whether a prescription is required. Always check with a local pharmacy or online source for the most accurate information.