Leaflet: information for the user
Ibufén Infantil Forte 40 mg/ml oral suspension
ibuprofen
Read this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine, because it contains important information for you.
Follow exactly the administration instructions for the medicine contained in this leaflet or those indicated by your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
-Keep this leaflet, as you may need to read it again.
-If you need advice or more information, consult your pharmacist.
-If you experience any side effects, consult your doctor, pharmacist or nurse, even if they are not listed in this 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 from 6 months) in case of pain. In the case of children from 3 to 5 months, you should consult a doctor if symptoms worsen or persist after 24 hours.
1. What Ibufén Infantil Forte is and for what it is used
2. What you need to know before starting to take Ibufén Infantil Forte
3. How to take Ibufén Infantil Forte
4. Possible side effects
5. Storage of Ibufén Infantil Forte
6. Contents of the pack and additional informationl
Ibufén Infantil Forte contains ibuprofen as the active ingredient and belongs to the group of medicines called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
This medication is used in children from 3 months old, adolescents, and adults for the symptomatic relief of occasional mild to moderate pain, as well as in febrile states.
Do not take Ibufén Infantil Forte
Warnings and precautions
Inform your doctor:
This risk is higher when using high doses and prolonged treatment, in patients with a history of peptic ulcer disease, and in elderly patients. In these cases, your doctor may consider adding a stomach-protecting medicine.
It is essential to use the smallest dose that relieves or controls pain and not to take this medicine for longer than necessary to control your symptoms.
Skin reactions
Severe skin reactions, such as exfoliative dermatitis, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), generalized acute pustular psoriasis (PEGA), have been reported in association with ibuprofen treatment.Stop treatment with Ibufén Infantil and seek medical attention immediately if you notice any of the symptoms related to these severe skin reactions described in section 4.
Stop taking ibuprofen and see your doctor immediately if you present any skin rash, mucous membrane lesions, blisters, or other signs of allergy, as these may be the first signs of a severe skin reaction. See section 4.
CARDIOVASCULAR PRECAUTIONS
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen may be associated with a small increase in the risk of heart attack or stroke, especially when used in high doses. Do not exceed the recommended dose or treatment duration.
You should inform your doctor or pharmacist before taking ibuprofen if:
These types of medicines may also cause fluid retention, especially in patients with heart failure and/or high blood pressure.
Children and adolescents
There is a risk of kidney damage in dehydrated children and adolescents.
Precautions during pregnancy and in fertile women
Due to the association of ibuprofen-type medicines with an increased risk of congenital anomalies/abortions, it is not recommended to administer this medicine during the first and second trimesters of pregnancy, unless strictly necessary. In these cases, the dose and duration should be limited to the minimum possible.
In the third trimester, the administration of this medicine is contraindicated.
For women of childbearing age, it should be noted that ibuprofen-type medicines have been associated with a decrease in the ability to conceive.
Infections
Ibufén Infantil Forte may mask the signs of an infection, such as fever and pain. Therefore, it is possible that Ibufén Infantil Forte may delay the appropriate treatment of the infection, which may increase the risk of complications. This has been observed in pneumonia caused by bacteria and in bacterial skin infections related to chickenpox. If you take this medicine while having an infection and the symptoms of the infection persist or worsen, consult your doctor without delay.
Taking Ibufén Infantil Forte with other medicines
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are using or have recently used another medicine, even those purchased without a prescription.
Ibufén Infantil Forte may affect or be affected by other medicines. For example:
The following medicines may interfere and should not be taken together with ibuprofen without consulting your doctor:
Other medicines may also affect or be affected by treatment with Ibufén Infantil Forte. Therefore, always consult your doctor or pharmacist before using Ibufén Infantil Forte with other medicines.
Ibuprofen may alter the following laboratory tests:
Inform your doctor if you are to undergo a clinical analysis and are taking or have recently taken ibuprofen.
Taking Ibufén Infantil Forte with food, drinks, and alcohol
It is recommended to take Ibufén Infantil Forte with milk or with food, or immediately after eating, to reduce the possibility of stomach discomfort. Do not take alcohol, as it may increase gastrointestinal adverse reactions.
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility
Use of this medicine is not recommended in women trying to become pregnant. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.
Do not take ibuprofen if you are in the last 3 months of pregnancy, as it may harm the fetus or cause problems during delivery. It may cause kidney and heart problems in your fetus. It may affect your predisposition and that of your baby to bleeding and delay or prolong delivery more than expected. Do 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 week 20 of pregnancy, ibuprofen may cause kidney problems in your fetus if taken for more than a few days, which may cause low amniotic fluid levels surrounding the baby (oligohydramnios) or narrowing of a blood vessel (ductus arteriosus) in the baby's heart. If you need treatment for a period longer than a few days, your doctor may recommend additional checks.
Pregnancy
Due to the association of ibuprofen-type medicines with an increased risk of congenital anomalies/abortions, it is not recommended to administer this medicine during the first and second trimesters of pregnancy, unless strictly necessary. In these cases, the dose and duration should be limited to the minimum possible.
In the third trimester, the administration of ibuprofen is contraindicated.
Fertility
For women of childbearing age, it should be noted that ibuprofen-type medicines have been associated with a decrease in the ability to conceive.
Breastfeeding
Although only small amounts of the medicine 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 or pharmacist before using any medicine.
Driving and operating machinery
If you experience dizziness, vertigo, visual disturbances, or other symptoms while taking this medicine, do not drive or operate hazardous machinery. If you only take a single dose of ibuprofen or for a short period, no special precautions are necessary.
Ibuprofen may delay your reaction time, which should be taken into account before performing activities that require greater vigilance, such as driving and operating machinery.
This applies to a greater extent when combined with alcohol.
Ibufén Infantil Forte contains maltitol liquid, sodium, sodium benzoate, benzyl alcohol, and ethanol
This medicine contains maltitol liquid. If your doctor has told you that you are intolerant to certain sugars, consult with them before taking this medicine. It may have a mild laxative effect. Caloric value: 2.3 kcal/g of maltitol.
This medicine contains 5.79 mg of sodium (main component of table salt/for cooking) in each milliliter. This is equivalent to 0.29% of the maximum daily sodium intake recommended for an adult. This medicine contains 1 mg of sodium benzoate (E-211) in each milliliter. Sodium benzoate (E-211) may increase the risk of jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes) in newborns (up to 4 weeks old).
This medicine contains 0.00021 mg of benzyl alcohol in each milliliter. Benzyl alcohol may cause allergic reactions.
Benzyl alcohol has been associated with the risk of severe adverse effects that include respiratory problems ("breathing difficulty") in children.
Do not administer this medicine to your newborn (up to 4 weeks old) unless your doctor recommends it.
This product should not be used for more than a week in children under 3 years old unless your doctor or pharmacist advises it.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. This is because large amounts of benzyl alcohol may accumulate in your body and cause adverse effects (metabolic acidosis).
Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have liver or kidney disease. This is because large amounts of benzyl alcohol may accumulate in your body and cause adverse effects (metabolic acidosis).
This medicine contains less than 0.00007 mg of ethanol per milliliter. The amount of alcohol in this medicine is much less than 1 ml of beer. The small amount of alcohol in this medicine has no perceptible effect.
Follow exactly the administration instructions of this medication contained in this leaflet or those indicated by your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. If in doubt, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
Only for occasional use and for limited periods.
The 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).
The administration of the medication is subject to the appearance of pain or fever. As these disappear, the medication should be discontinued.
Adults and adolescents over 12 years (≥40 kg):
The recommended dose is 5-10 ml (200-400 mg of ibuprofen) at intervals not less than 4 hours, if necessary and while symptoms persist, without exceeding 1200 mg of ibuprofen in a 24-hour period.
The maximum dose per dose should not exceed 400 mg of ibuprofen. More than 400 mg in a single dose does not provide better analgesic effect.
The interval between doses will depend on the evolution of symptoms, but will never be less than 4 hours.
In adults and adolescents, consult a doctor if this medication needs to be used for more than 3 days in case of fever or 5 days in case of pain or if symptoms worsen.
Children 3 months to 12 years:
The recommended dose of ibuprofen depends on the age and weight of the child. Generally, for children 3 months to 12 years, the recommended daily dose is 20 to 30 mg per kg of body weight depending on the intensity of symptoms and is divided into three doses.
The use of this medication in children under 2 years will always be by medical prescription.
As a guideline, the following doses can be followed:
PHARMACOLOGY IN CHILDREN | |||
Approximate age | Body weight | Recommended individual dose (x3) | Maximum daily dose (in 24 hours) |
3 to 6 months | 5 kg | 0.8 to 1.2 ml | 3.6 ml (144 mg) |
6 kg | 1 to 1.4 ml | 4.2 ml (168 mg) | |
7 kg | 1.2 to 1.6 ml | 4.8 ml (192 mg) | |
6 to 12 months | 8 kg | 1.4 to 2 ml | 6 ml (240 mg) |
9 kg | 1.6 to 2.2 ml | 6.6 ml (264 mg) | |
12 to 24 months | 10 kg | 1.8 to 2.4 ml | 7.2 ml (288 mg) |
12 kg | 2 to 3 ml | 9 ml (360 mg) | |
2 to 3 years | 14 kg | 2.4 to 3.4 ml | 10.2 ml (480 mg) |
4 to 5 years | 16 kg | 2.8 to 4 ml | 12 ml (480 mg) |
18 kg | 3 to 4.4 ml | 13.2 ml (528 mg) | |
6 to 9 years | 20 kg | 3.4 to 5 ml | 15 ml (600 mg) |
22 kg | 3.8 to 5.4 ml | 16.2 ml (648 mg) | |
24 kg | 4 to 6 ml | 18 ml (720 mg) | |
26 kg | 4.4 to 6.4 ml | 19.2 ml (768 mg) | |
10 to 12 years | 28 kg | 4.8 to 7 ml | 21 ml (840 mg) |
30 kg | 5 to 7.4 ml | 22.2 ml (888 mg) | |
32 – 36 kg | 5.4-6 to 8-9 ml | 24-27 ml (960-1080 mg) | |
36 – 40 kg | 6-6.8 to 9-10 ml | 27-30 ml (1080-1200 mg) |
The suspension can also be dosed following a regimen of 4 daily doses. In this case, the maximum daily doses (see last column of the previous table) should not be exceeded. The dose to be administered in each dose every 6 hours will be recalculated/reduced proportionally.
This medication should not be used in children under 3 months or weighing less than 5 kg.
Adults and adolescents should consult a doctor if they worsen or do not improve after 3 days in case of fever or 5 days in case of pain.
Children 6 months to 12 years should consult a doctor if symptoms worsen or do not improve after 3 days.
Children 3 to 5 months should consult a doctor if symptoms worsen or persist after 24 hours.
Administration form
Ibufen Infantil Forte is a suspension for oral administration.It can be administered directly or diluted in water.
A burning sensation in the mouth or throat may occur with ibuprofen oral suspension; make sure to shake the bottle well before administering the medication.
Patients with stomach discomfort should take the medication with milk and/or during meals.
If you take more Ibufén Infantil Forte than you should
If you have taken more ibuprofen than you should, or if a child has accidentally ingested the medication, consult a doctor immediately or call the Toxicology Information Service, phone: 91 562 04 20, indicating the medication and the amount ingested, or go to the nearest hospital to inform yourself about the risk and ask for advice on the measures to be taken.
Normally, symptoms of overdose occur 4 to 6 hours after taking ibuprofen.
Overdose symptoms may include nausea, stomach pain, vomiting (which may contain blood-stained mucus), diarrhea, headache, ringing in the ears, confusion, involuntary eye movement, and muscle coordination loss. It may also cause agitation or disorientation. At high doses, symptoms of drowsiness, chest pain, palpitations, loss of consciousness, seizures (mainly in children), weakness, and dizziness have been reported. Additionally, high blood pressure, low potassium levels in the blood, chills, and breathing problems may occur. Furthermore, the prothrombin time/INR may be prolonged, probably due to interference with the actions of circulating clotting factors. In rare cases, cases of metabolic acidosis, hypothermia, kidney function alteration, stomach and intestinal bleeding, coma, transient loss of breathing (apnea), central nervous system and respiratory system depression have been reported. Cases of cardiovascular toxicity (low blood pressure, decreased heart rate, and increased heart rate) have also been reported.
If a severe intoxication has occurred, renal insufficiency and liver damage may occur. In these cases, the doctor will take the necessary measures.
Exacerbation of asthma is possible in asthmatics.
If you forget to take Ibufén Infantil Forte
Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed doses. If you forget to take your dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if the next dose is due soon, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at its usual time.
If you have any other questions about the use of this medication, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
Like all medications, this medication may cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them.
The incidence of side effects is lower in short-term treatments and if the daily dose is below the maximum recommended dose.
The frequencies shown below refer to the short-term use of maximum daily doses of up to 1,200 mg of oral ibuprofen:
Chest pain, which may be a sign of a potentially severe allergic reaction called Kounis syndrome.
If any of the following side effects appear, discontinue treatment and seek immediate medical attention:
Reporting of side effects
If you experience any type of side effect, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is a possible side effect that does not appear in this prospectus. You can also report them directly through the Spanish System for the Pharmacovigilance of Medicines for Human Use: www.notificaram.es. By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medication.
Keep this medication out of the sight and reach of children.
No special storage conditions are required.
Once the container is opened, store below 30°C for a maximum of 6 months.
Do not use this medication after the expiration date that appears on the container after “CAD”. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
Medications should not be disposed of through drains or in the trash. Dispose of containers and unused medications at the SIGRE collection point at the pharmacy. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of containers and unused medications. By doing so, you will help protect the environment.
Composition of Ibufén Infantil Forte
Appearance of the product and content of the container
Ibufén Infantil Forte is an oral, viscous suspension, white or almost white in color, and with a strawberry odor.
It contains a 5 ml graduated syringe with a polipropylene cylinder and a polyethylene piston.
It is presented in containers of 30, 100, 150, and 200 ml. Some container sizes may only be marketed.
Holder of the marketing authorization and responsible for manufacturing
Holder of the marketing authorization
Laboratorios Cinfa, S.A.
Carretera Olaz-Chipi, 10. Polígono Industrial Areta
31620 Huarte (Navarra) – Spain
Responsible for manufacturing
Laboratorios Farmasierra Manufacturing, S.L.
Ctra. Irún, Km 26,200
San Sebastián de los Reyes (Madrid)
Spain
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EDEFARM, S.L.
Polígono Industrial Enchilagar del Rullo, 117
Villamarchante, Valencia, 46191 Spain
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DELPHARM BLADEL BV
Industrieweg 1
5531 AD Bladel
The Netherlands
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FARMALIDER, S.A.
C/ Aragoneses, 2
28108- Alcobendas-Madrid
Spain
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Laboratorios Cinfa, S.A.
Carretera Olaz-Chipi, 10. Polígono Industrial Areta
31620 Huarte (Navarra) – Spain
Last review date of this leaflet: November 2024
Detailed and updated information on this medication is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS)http://www.aemps.gob.es/
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