IBUPROFEN Flashcards
1
Q
What is it used for?
A
To relieve:
- Headaches and migraine
- Dental pain
- Period pain
- Muscular and back pain
- Fever/cold/flu
1
Q
Who shouldn’t take ibuprofen?
A
- Children under 12
- Women in their last trimester of pregnancy - could harm unborn child
2
Q
Dosage
A
1-2 tablets every 4 hours - up to 3 times a day
3
Q
Counselling points
A
- Take with food
- Do not take for longer than 10 days unless dr says so
